Ask the Author: David Collenette
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David Collenette
It would have to be Discworld, created by the late, great Terry Pratchett.
I'd be happy to live there; it seems like an environment for opportunity.
I'd be happy to live there; it seems like an environment for opportunity.
David Collenette
Time. Just wait. Also, talk it over with someone who cares about the story.
David Collenette
You get to grab a piece of your own personality and turn it into a real, talking character with a story.
It's quite therapeutic to see how each part of you would react to a given situation.
It's quite therapeutic to see how each part of you would react to a given situation.
David Collenette
The sequel to Hawk's Cross
David Collenette
When you get stuck in the story, stop thinking of where the story needs to go and think about what your characters would do next. They can write the story for you.
David Collenette
Most of my best ideas come at night or when driving. Talking these over with my wife is usually the best way to turn a weird idea into something that makes sense.
David Collenette
Some years ago I was attending a business conference and it struck me how easy it would be to wander in and join in for lunch. The thought spread to how well could a person on the street live? What sort of life would they have and, if materially sufficient, would they be happy?
A few years later and Matthew Hawk appeared.
A few years later and Matthew Hawk appeared.
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