Ask the Author: Steven A. Tolle
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Steven A. Tolle
As the storm raged and the wind howled outside the walls of the small wooden cabin, he vainly pulled at the icy grip tightening around his throat. Lightning flashed, and in that sudden light he caught a glimpse of the face of his attacker, its cold black eyes framed by bright white skin, before the final darkness took him.
Steven A. Tolle
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Steven A. Tolle
When people tell me that they really enjoyed the story.
Steven A. Tolle
Once I have worked out the elements that I want to capture in the chapter, I can sit down and write. I don't do well just sitting in front of the computer, hoping that some idea will come.
Steven A. Tolle
Actually, I was driving down a stretch of very familiar highway, and my mind started to wander. I pictured a scene from my book, but it was just a random imagining. It was only after I was encouraged by family and friends to write that I recalled that scene. I used it as the starting point and it eventually became the Jake Thomas Trilogy.
Steven A. Tolle
Outlining a new fantasy story that will be contained in two books. I plan to get started seriously writing by August, with the release date hopefully around Christmas.
Steven A. Tolle
Take the time to outline where you want the story to go. Start with the end in mind. I knew how my story would end, but once I started to outline it, a single book became a trilogy.
Steven A. Tolle
I usually walk away from the computer and do something to distract myself from the story. I will then come back in an hour or so and see if I can write. If I am not feeling it, I simply stop writing for the day.
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