Ask the Author: Jay Jordan Hawke
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Jay Jordan Hawke
Hmmm, well, some people get accolades, and that motivates them to continue. Some people get lots of sales, and that motivates them. Some do it because they get both accolades and sales. Then there are those who do it despite the lack of accolades or sales. That's me. I do it to get the voices out of my head.
Jay Jordan Hawke
For me writer's block kicks in whenever I try to veer from the story the muses want to tell. Sometimes you have to put your manuscript aside and leave it be for awhile. Then come back to it with fresh eyes and re-read/edit it from the very beginning until you get to wherever you left off. Usually, things just flow again, assuming you are doing the bidding of the muses. Don't upset the muses or they will cut you off!!!
Jay Jordan Hawke
Learn to love working hard and very long hours. I currently get up at 3:30am and write/edit until 6:30am, when I leave for my real job. I get back around 5pm, and then write/edit for a few more hours before going to bed. Then I start it all again the next day. You will often question whether or not it's worth it. If any of this sounds appealing to you, by all means, write. Maybe write a story about a cure for sleep. That would help me out immensely, as I find it very unproductive. :)
Jay Jordan Hawke
I'm currently finishing up the final stages of editing for the Two-Spirit Chronicles: Book II, entitled, "A Scout is Brave." This is the sequel to "Pukawiss the Outcast." I also finished writing Book III in the series this summer and am currently preparing it for submission to Harmony Ink Press. It will be titled, "Onwaachige the Dreamer."
Jay Jordan Hawke
My most recent novel is called "Pukawiss the Outcast." The name comes from the legendary Native American manitou, whose name was Pukawiss. Pukawiss rejected traditional norms, and was made an outcast as a result. But he went on to dramatically alter Native American culture, thus teaching the important lesson that those who are different should be revered, not rejected. My lead protagonist is inspired by this legend and earns the name "Pukawiss the Outcast."
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