Ask the Author: Troy Rasmussen
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Troy Rasmussen
An idea presents itself, I mull it over for a time, make a few notes, then start banging out the story. There are at least three additional books stemming from "The Shopkeeper's Journal."
Music. Music is an excellent trigger for stories.
Music. Music is an excellent trigger for stories.
Troy Rasmussen
Check out my blog at troyrasmussen.com for details on how "The Shopkeeper's Journal" came about. My second book, currently in draft, developed while on vacation. We were sitting poolside watching a family with a young boy. His antics were the foundation of one of the characters.
Troy Rasmussen
A story about two brothers and a cross country trip to unusual places. Spoiler (sort of): They don't go together.
Troy Rasmussen
Enjoy the ride! That sucker's bumpy as hell at times, but if you don't take it personal (and there will be times you will), remain diligent, keep a sense of humor and never let the wine run out, you'll do just fine.
Troy Rasmussen
1 - The wonder of arranging words to form a story.
2 - The surprises when a character does something I didn't expect.
3 - Talking with people about how a work affected them.
2 - The surprises when a character does something I didn't expect.
3 - Talking with people about how a work affected them.
Troy Rasmussen
I let the story set awhile. Awhile is sometimes a few weeks. I write when the characters start knocking around in my head and keep at it until they stop.
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