Ask the Author: K.D. Parker
Answered Questions (6)
K.D. Parker
It's an idea I've had bouncing around for over fifteen years. Originally, the Gage character was going to be a failed songwriter that was dying of cancer. Only I felt it was too depressing, so I changed it. I think it works much better now.
K.D. Parker
I don't really need inspiration. You either like writing, or you don't.
K.D. Parker
Nothing right now. I've been too busy trying to get "The Plug Nickel Cafe" off the ground.
K.D. Parker
Read other great writers. Hopefully, you'll learn a thing or two.
K.D. Parker
You have total control of the story--all the characters and events--where you might not in your own life.
K.D. Parker
I just try to write a few sentences at a time, and hopefully something good will come out eventually. Coming up with good plots has always been difficult for me, though. I don't usually start anything new until I know where I'm going.
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