Ask the Author: David Gittlin
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David Gittlin
I'd like to be a Time Lord and visit different cultures at different times. I'd try to prevent tragedies and disasters along the way. I'd also like to facilitate a few seminal historic events to improve human existence that may have been thwarted by chance, greed, or other reasons.
David Gittlin
Good question. Fortunately, my life is too boring to suggest any mystery plots.
David Gittlin
How does a nice Jewish Accountant tell his parents he's become a vampire?
If only that were Devon Furst's biggest problem.
If only that were Devon Furst's biggest problem.
David Gittlin
The Jack Reacher series by Lee Child.
David Gittlin
My first two books dealt with issues (themes) I was struggling with. My third novel, "Micromium--Clean Energy from Mars" deals with an issue we all face, whether we know it or not: the environmental crisis.
David Gittlin
I had a dream about a miraculous new energy source embedded in an asteroid.
David Gittlin
Learn the basics of plot structure and character development, preferably from successful, published authors. I took online courses at UCLA through their Writers Program.
David Gittlin
I am in control of EVERYTHING!!! Does that make me a control freak?
David Gittlin
I outline the next chapter. I already have a plot outline, so I usually know what is supposed to happen next. Outlining chapters helps to build dramatic tension and interest. I find that the best approach is to jot down ideas and select which ones are the best.
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