Ask the Author: Dean L. Hovey
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Dean L. Hovey
People, the news, and events provide a constant stream of plot ideas. They bounce around inside my head until an "aha" moment when some of them align and lead me to a plot outline. From there, the characters start interaction and they lead me through the story through their dialogue and the situations that pop into my head.
Dean L. Hovey
Do your research. Get the details right. Be prepared to promote your book. It won't sell if you're not out there promoting and signing.
Dean L. Hovey
Getting positive notes from people. I just had a reader say she was late preparing supper because she had to finish Stolen Past. I love comments like that.
Dean L. Hovey
I drive around and talk toy dog.
Dean L. Hovey
I heard a strange noise outside, so I raised the blinds. I saw two yellow eyes staring at me, reflected in the light.
Dean L. Hovey
Roger Stelljes an unexpected set of Minnesota based stories that are very engaging.
Dean L. Hovey
The follow-up to Stolen Past went to the publisher at the end of July, "Washed Away" is scheduled for November 2019 release.
Dean L. Hovey
A friend told me about the demolition of the local bandshell and my mind ran away, thinking about a time capsule providing hints to an old unsolved murder. The subplot involves newlyweds Peter and Jenny Rogers who return from their honeymoon to an old house, deeded to them as a wedding present. I immediately called a friend who'd lived in an old farmhouse and she fed me tales of ghostly encounters, some explicable, others otherworldly.
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