Ask the Author: Debbie Hightower
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Debbie Hightower
The search for lost anti-gravity technology. Evidence exists that it was in common use in the past. Probably lost during the separation of Pangeia, fall of Atlantis or one of the ice ages.
Debbie Hightower
All of 'em. It would be way quicker to give a list of the books that are not on my summer reading list.
Debbie Hightower
Larry Niven's Ringworld. I would become a photojournalist to document exotic species there. I could easily arrange and conduct interviews with ancient humans as well as humanoid species.
Debbie Hightower
There are so many plots floating around in my brain. They are only limited by the amount of time I have. When I do have time, I activate the computer and my fingers immediately start entering data. When they are finished, I read it and say, "Oh, so that's what happened." It's as if my fingers operate independently.
Debbie Hightower
Human beings never strive to get off Planet Earth. Then an asteroid hits us and we all die. The End.
Debbie Hightower
The best thing about the creative process in general is that you produce something tangible. Those who crochet or do woodworking leave tangible evidence of their hard work. Although most of my readers purchase electronic editions, I always create paperback or hardcover editions as a legacy for the future. They will serve as tangible evidence that I existed and had something important to say.
Debbie Hightower
What is that? My biggest problem is having an abundance of ideas and insufficient time to write them!
Debbie Hightower
The foundation skill for being a great writer is to become a prolific reader. Read everything, not just examples in your chosen genre. The best way to allow your writer skills to blossom is through daily journaling. If you don't like what you've written, re-write, revise, or start over. Allow other readers to take a look at your "stuff." Be humble and consider constructive criticism. If your readers don't like it, what's the point of writing?
Debbie Hightower
I am currently working on "Love You To The Moon and Back," a cozy science-fiction adventure. I felt that some readers wanted a more relatable story with less technical science explanations. The main character is a less-than-likely senior heroine. After the death of Charlene Ross' husband, she pursues the unlikely dream to walk on the Moon and deposit his ashes there. A crisis that intervenes during her ill-fated mission brings out the character strengths necessary to keep everyone else going.
Debbie Hightower
My most recent book is Kon-Tiki, which is Book 3 in the five-book Raven's Record series. Fans were asking questions about the development and construction of the Kon-Tiki as well as the motley crew aboard her. I wrote the book to fill in the gaps as well as the opportunity to further develop some of the characters.
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