Ask the Author: D. James Benton

“I write technical and fictional books. I took every course offered at the master's level in the College of Engineering and have taught at 3 institutions. I will be glad to answer questions.” D. James Benton

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How do you deal with writer’s block?
D. James Benton I move on to something else and come back to it later. Writing both technical and fictional books really helps. I have a long queue.
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What’s the best thing about being a writer?
D. James Benton I enjoy telling a good story and also passing on what I have learned.
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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?
D. James Benton You have a story inside that someone else needs to read, so let it out!
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What are you currently working on?
D. James Benton I am working on the Kyle Cooper murder mystery trilogy plus several technical books.
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How do you get inspired to write?
D. James Benton I got tired of writing technical reports that no one will ever read unless they have to.
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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?
D. James Benton I enjoy a good murder mystery. Detective Kyle Cooper is quite unlike Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot.
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