Ask the Author: John Romanos
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John Romanos
the Shallow Graves trilogy is based on a song by my band, The Mud the Blood and the Beer. The song, which was written by my band-mate Gabe Rivera, was originally based on the art of our friend Al Gorton who drew all of our flyers and the cover to our CD, Madhouse.
John Romanos
It's all about atmosphere. If the weather that day happens to match the story, or if I'm watching a movie or reading a book that has a lot of good atmosphere, it's hard not to be inspired.
John Romanos
I'm working on the 2nd installment to the Shallow Graves trilogy. And I have dozens of unfinished short stories that I try to get to whenever I can.
John Romanos
Just do it. Even if you don't think it will never become anything. And always carry around a notepad (or a cellphone with an electronic notepad) so you can write down even the smallest ideas. Imagine how many good ideas have been forgotten because they never got written down!
John Romanos
Having infinite worlds inside your head where you can escape to in an instant. It's like a free ticket to anywhere.
John Romanos
It's hard for me. Sometimes I take my laptop to the library to avoid distractions at home. Also, if I need a break, I might start reading something or watching a movie that inspires me to write--a story about an author or something in the genre of what I'm writing. It's easier to get back into it if I'm inspired rather than distracted.
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