Halloween Reads

Ask the Author: Stephen D Edwards

“Ask me a question.” Stephen D Edwards

Answered Questions (10)

Sort By:
Loading big
An error occurred while sorting questions for author Stephen D Edwards.
Hey Stephen! I'm a book reviewer (I post my reviews on Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, and Bookbub) in exchange for a physical copy. I’d love to help if you could use some reviews on any of the platforms I mentioned. Feel free to contact me here on Goodreads or at lilylyu7@gmail.com. I've had struggles of my own with mental health, and I do hope that your book is able to help someone in need! What prompted you to write it?
Stephen D Edwards It was a call from God. He gave me freedom from depression and the call to share the story.
flag
What mystery in your own life could be a plot for a book?
Stephen D Edwards I haven't given this much thought as I'm not a mystery genre fan. But right now, depression as a mystery story seems eerily interesting.
flag
Can you tell us a two-sentence horror story?
Stephen D Edwards No. I cannot do that.
flag
If you could travel to any fictional book world, where would you go and what would you do there?
Stephen D Edwards The biblical time of David or the biblical Mediterranean region during and after the time of Jesus' ministry.
flag
How do you deal with writer’s block?
Stephen D Edwards Sometimes, I sit in front of the computer and try to work through it. But the best thing for me is to turn away from what I want to write and work on something else. That usually triggers a new direction for the work that was blocked.
flag
What’s the best thing about being a writer?
Stephen D Edwards It is the thought that one person might gain the freedom from depression that God has given to me, whether in my non-fiction or the novels.
flag
What’s your advice for aspiring writers?
Stephen D Edwards Whether or not your ideas are inspired by God, write as often as you can.
As you work on your manuscript, also write a blog and build a following on social media.
flag
What are you currently working on?
Stephen D Edwards That's not a complicated question, but I am working on a number of things. I am working on a novel titled "David the Prophet King." Another novel about St. Peter and a gambling addict from our present day, titled "Feed My Sheep." I am working on a non-believer version of "The Branch and the Vine," titled "The Joy at the End of the Tunnel."
flag
How do you get inspired to write?
Stephen D Edwards I am a man of faith. An idea to write comes to mind, and I evaluate whether it fits the character of the God I have come to know and to whom I have surrendered. If I hear Him say (not an audible voice), "Write a novel about King David," I research and write. If I hear, "Write a non-believer version of "The Branch and the Vine," I set about finding a way to do that.
flag
Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?
Stephen D Edwards The idea for "The Branch and the Vine" came more like a call than a simple idea, and I felt compelled to write it.
flag
Stephen D Edwards
85 followers
To ask Stephen D Edwards a question, please sign up.

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more