Ask the Author: Marc J. Reilly
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Marc J. Reilly
I don't really suffer from writer's block, because I usually have a plan for where I'm going before I start. If I stumble, I leave it to my characters to show me the way.
Marc J. Reilly
Seeing someone read your book, and watching their eyes as they carried off into the world you've created.
Marc J. Reilly
Ask yourself if there's anything more or equally important to you than writing. If the answer is no, then you have no choice but to write. If, however, you have something else more important or equally important, then do that. Write for fun. But stay out of the business. It's a very tough gig, and one I would only recommend to those who simply must do it.
Marc J. Reilly
I am currently outlining the fourth book of the Tinman Series, which will be titled, Nut Job. I am also working on a standalone novel, based on a past screenplay of mine called, Love on the Lam. The reason I'm going after that, is though it will not be part of the Tinman Series, it still fits nicely into the comedy crime caper genre. In addition, it can be marketed under romance sub-categories, which will hopefully draw more eyes my way.
Marc J. Reilly
The inspiration for my writing usually comes from the characters. They have a habit of clamoring for attention inside my brain. It's easier to just sit down and write out what they want said, than trying to shut them up.
Marc J. Reilly
Several years ago, I wrote a screenplay entitled, Calling the Shots. It was optioned a couple of times, but never produced. There was one character in it, whose name was Tinman, and he owned a failing pool hall. He died early on in the piece, but I always liked him. As I began to concentrate more on novels, I was initially inspired by Donald Westlake and his Dortmunder Series. I was looking around for a main character and happened to stumble on a copy of Calling the Shots. As soon as I read the sections that contained Tinman, I knew I had my guy. So it goes to prove what William Goldman said—never throw anything out.
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