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Can you tell us a two-sentence horror story?

P.A. Lopez He brought home the cat: adorable, snuggly, affectionate. Moments later, she entered the litter box, and proceeded to peed OUTSIDE of the box, as she would ... FOR THE REST OF HER LIFE.

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What are you currently working on?

P.A. Lopez Book 2 of RNWY Universe: a world that's even bigger, more vast, and more interesting than Book 1, and a natural progression for the characters, who were "too big" for their world to begin with. They're in need of a place where they can use their unique abilities and outlook on the world to do some good, and can really feel the heat of challenge.

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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

P.A. Lopez In the book The Secret (which I resisted reading for a long time, as a bunch of "hocus pocus"), it said something about visualizing your perfect world, with no limitations. I thought to myself: Just for fun, what would the perfect world look like if it had no limitations WHATSOEVER: either in time or space. I started writing that down, then realized it was a world that would be fun to "live in" through fiction.

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

P.A. Lopez Ha! For me the trick is not to get discouraged. I just try and step back and "find the fun." When I get stuck, it's usually because I've gotten too tied to a concept or idea that isn't working. So rather than get stressed (about the fact I may have to go in a different direction or even dump what I have!), I try and find something new and fun. And sometimes I have to relax and WAIT for the fun: just let it simmer in the background. Most of the time, some new idea comes, and I either go in that new direction, or I'm able to combine it with my "stuck" idea to create a new, more fun version of what I have. I figure if it isn't fun to write, it won't be fun to read. So I try not to worry and just "look for the fun," and — most importantly — HAVE fun!

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