Ask the Author: Thomas W. Devine
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Thomas W. Devine
I'm an open book.
Thomas W. Devine
By hard work. My only real block comes in thinking up new story lines. Once I'm sold on an idea the writing comes with good work habits.
Thomas W. Devine
The best thing about being an author is the creative satisfaction of bringing new characters to life and an original story.
Thomas W. Devine
Work hard, don't let yourself get discouraged in the first ten years, hone your skills constantly, don't publish without investing in input from a professional editor.
Thomas W. Devine
A modern day novel entitled "Hillsend". I've made several posts about it on my Goodreads blog.
Thomas W. Devine
Usually because a plot idea or a key scene comes up in my head either spontaneously or when I've been tossing ideas around in my head for a while.. The praise and criticisms of readers is also inspirational.
Thomas W. Devine
For my work in progress, from a novel I read - just the idea of interesting characters (family and friends) having a vacation together. Check out my blog for a post I did about it (www.thomaswdevine.com).
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