Ask the Author: Gregory N. Whitis
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Gregory N. Whitis
The Sun has prematurely dimmed into a dying star phase. And I have to decide which neighbor I'm going to eat first.
Gregory N. Whitis
Well, as a proud member of my local authors group, Tuscaloosa Writers and Illustrators Guild, next up is Kristin Daryl's Be Good, Walt Henley's Inescapable, Beloved Mother by Laura Hunter, and The Education of Asa Paxton by Gary Minder.
Gregory N. Whitis
I've worked in the catfish industry for over thirty years, served as a deputy sheriff for ten years and serve as a Scoutmaster. I just wanted to write about a good Boy Scout who takes on injustice and prevails in the end. I also wanted to throw in a good female character as a role model for young females in today's society.
Gregory N. Whitis
I met a published writer, Aileen Gilgore Henderson, at my church and she encouraged me to write about what I know-- catfish farming and law enforcement. I also read Charles Frazier's Cold Mountain, his debut novel, and I was entranced by this book from the very first to last page. It still ranks as my all time favorite book. My daily inspirations for writing come during runs in the countryside.
Gregory N. Whitis
As a follow-up to Blue Green which takes place on a Mississippi catfish farm , I am writing about a California business exec who escapes the Los Angeles rat race and buys an Alabama catfish farm. It has some adventure and cop drama to it like Blue Green. Tentatively, it is titled Catfish.
Gregory N. Whitis
Set aside a particular time every day for several hours straight when you are going to pound out 300-400 words. No distractions- turn that damned phone off. Give yourself a day off during the week too. Read lots of books in your particular genre. Since I write in the third person - omniscient- I tend to read only Omni. Oh, and if you have a full time job and don't have time for all the other stuff that goes on with publishing a book, consider using Page Publishing, Inc in New York City. Get hooked up with Gretchen Wills there and she will make the publishing process as painless as possible.
Gregory N. Whitis
Getting positive reviews from friends who enjoyed reading your work. I also enjoy the creativity. I hope I never get in a position where I have to produce and meet deadlines. That, in my mind, would take away the fun of writing.
Gregory N. Whitis
Go for a run. Running clears my mind and I get most of my writing epiphanies during a run.
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