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What’s the best thing about being a writer?
Timothy Gene Sojka Bringing a character to life with all their ticks and foibles, then hanging out with them. I love that part. I miss them when a book ends, but I can visit them by picking up the book.
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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?
Timothy Gene Sojka Find something that bothers you or inspires you. Marinate on it. Vomit out all the details on a sheet of paper.

Then, if you have the courage, write about it.
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How do you get inspired to write?
Timothy Gene Sojka I usually come across an issue that really bothers me or affects me.

The death penalty dilemma (Payback Jack)
Political corruption (Politikill)
Addiction (39: Your Last Birthday)
Child abuse (the upcoming Claws)

I need something that bothers me enough to commit to a year crafting a novel.
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What are you currently working on?
Timothy Gene Sojka My forth book Claws. I want it to be a crap show in all the best ways.
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What books are on your summer reading list this year?
Timothy Gene Sojka More authors than books. Walter Tevis and Patrick Conroy are in my cue.
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How do you deal with writer’s block?
Timothy Gene Sojka I seldom deal with writer's block. I lay out every character and plot point in advance. I give each character a specific way to talk and act. And I plot out all the major turns.

So I just write to the plot turns I already have in place. If I feel the plot needs to change or if I have any pause at all, I go spend time with my favorite character in the book, they’ll lead me in the right direction.
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