Ask the Author: William Cheevers
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William Cheevers
Nick and Nora Charles from "The Thin Man." As a literary style, I am intrigued by Hammett's unconventional approach to marriage, especially in the mid 1930s.
William Cheevers
It's a deal! Check out my other books - "The Able Seaman's Mate" and 2 volumes of "The Lydecker Mysteries."
Best, William
Best, William
William Cheevers
I grew up in the Deep South and have always known that one day I would have to write about it.
William Cheevers
Inspiration, for good or bad, is everywhere. All you have to do is look for it objectively and without prejudice.
William Cheevers
A book about the endurance of friendship during the trying times of the great depression.
William Cheevers
Prepare to work hard for the long haul and learn to treat rejection as an opportunity.
William Cheevers
You get to let your imagination control your day.
William Cheevers
Keep working. Set a block of time each day for writing and stick to it even if you don't produce anything right away. Some hints: Get into the head of one of your characters and say all right, what do I do and say next? Go to a restaurant or diner and find a couple sitting in a booth. Observe them from a distance and note their gestures and try to imagine what they are saying.
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