Ask the Author: Avery Kilpatrick
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Avery Kilpatrick
The idea for my recent book came to me after playing the what-if game. I asked myself what if an ex-assassin/murderer became a cop and solved cases for a living? What if she was type of race that specialized in death and protected/collected souls? What if she was going to college while working as a consultant/unofficial cop? Thus, Luce Lycaon and A Stream of Darkness were born.
Avery Kilpatrick
I listen to music, I play MMORPG games, I read books/manga, or I watch TV shows. And, of course, I play the what-if game.
Avery Kilpatrick
Right now, I'm currently working on the second book in the Crymsen Crescent series and promoting my poetry collection, Hurricane Vignette.
Avery Kilpatrick
Don't give up. That's probably said a lot, but it's true. I wrote my first novel when I was thirteen and, though, now I look back at it and cringe it was still a stepping stone of achieving my dream. I may be twenty-four and publishing for the first time when I thought I could publish a lot younger. I've learned a lot over the years and I kept writing and improving my craft.
Think of writing as a muscle that needs to be used daily otherwise it becomes weak or rusty from lack of use. Write everyday, even if it's only a 100 words. Look at writing prompts and get the creative juices flowing.
And dream. Always dream and never give in to doubt.
Think of writing as a muscle that needs to be used daily otherwise it becomes weak or rusty from lack of use. Write everyday, even if it's only a 100 words. Look at writing prompts and get the creative juices flowing.
And dream. Always dream and never give in to doubt.
Avery Kilpatrick
I can escape the real world for a while by creating a new one with interesting characters and fantastical lands where magic exists.
That sounded a little to romantic and flowery, didn't it?
That sounded a little to romantic and flowery, didn't it?
Avery Kilpatrick
Well, I stare at the wall or at my computer screen waiting for the words to come for a long time. When that doesn't work, I simply get up and head to the white board in my writing room and start brainstorming chapter ideas. I try not to get too overly stressed about it because that will make the writer's block worse and then I really can't get anything done. For me, I'll listen to music while I work and just let the beats and lyrics guide my thoughts.
Avery Kilpatrick
Oh, that's a hard one.
I'd have to say to Prythian from A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas or P.C. Cast's House of Night series.
As to what I would do there? Meet all the characters and integrate myself into their friendship circle because they're awesome! Hopefully, they won't think I'm too awkward or fangirly.
I'd have to say to Prythian from A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas or P.C. Cast's House of Night series.
As to what I would do there? Meet all the characters and integrate myself into their friendship circle because they're awesome! Hopefully, they won't think I'm too awkward or fangirly.
Avery Kilpatrick
Currently, I plan to catch up on my reading with Crescent City and Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas. I plan to re-read the Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs.
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