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James Lee Hard Hi Sharon. Yes, my books are only available through Amazon and I don't have any plans to make them available through other stores.
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James Lee Hard So many! Dark Tower, Into The Water, American Gods, etc, etc :)
James Lee Hard I try to think of something else. Eventually the problem will solve itself because answers come to you when you least expect it. So, instead of writing over and over I go and do something else.
When it's a question of dealing with a black page I often feel that's easier to just start writing and letting myself go without thinking.
James Lee Hard I would say that it's the possibility to create entire worlds and situations, to put yourself in the skin of different characters and just be creative.
James Lee Hard Just write and read a lot. I write everyday to practice, even if I'm not inspired. And it really is all about practicing. And then just write about what you love or something that you really care about. Don't be afraid to put your ideas out there. Before publishing, give it to a friend to have a fresh perspective on your work and work on the details that you might have missed.
James Lee Hard As I've just published my first novella, I'm currently busing promoting it. I have started my next book and already have characters and main plot almost written. I plan to start really working on it in the next couple of weeks.
James Lee Hard It depends, really. It can be a movie I see or a book I read, or a feeling. I guess I can be inspired by lots of emotions and situations, or just by talking with friends.
James Lee Hard It all started with an image in my head (which, by the way, is the very beginning of the book). Also, I was talking with a friend and the story started to appear in my head. Then it was just a matter of fine tuning details and characters.

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