Ask the Author: James M. Thompson

“I will try to answer any and all questions about my books, writing in general, and just about anything else anyone would like to ask. My new book, The Anthrax Protocol is due out this month.” James M. Thompson

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How do you deal with writer’s block?
James M. Thompson Don't know, never had it . My mind is full of ideas that I will never have the time to develop.
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What’s the best thing about being a writer?
James M. Thompson Autonomy, and responses of readers who have enjoyed your work.
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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?
James M. Thompson Never give up. It took me eight years of trying before I was published. It is one of the toughest businesses to break into, but well worth the effort to see your work on the book shelves.
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What are you currently working on?
James M. Thompson Another medical thriller about a couple of scientists who discover a formula that can decrease aging and increase intelligence and the journey that takes them on.
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How do you get inspired to write?
James M. Thompson My best friend and roommate in college called me one day and told me he was dying of cancer. He had an amazing life story and asked me if I would write it for him. That started my quest to become published.
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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?
James M. Thompson Current events of the past year, when anthrax was weaponized and sent to government offices.
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