Ask the Author: Tom Bast
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Tom Bast
The experience of writing. There's nothing more sublime or addictive than the act of creation itself.
Tom Bast
I live on the road and meet all sorts of creative people. Many of them can envision their masterpiece, but they often trap it in their future. Bring yours into your present by finishing your novel. The first draft will be messy and full of silly simple sentences. But it's the foundation you need to reach your dream.
Tom Bast
I just finished Rogue Mage, a prequel novel I'll give away to attract new readers. I'm 90% done with the second novel in the series, which will be published Fall of 2022
Tom Bast
I've been writing stories since I was a small child. Inspiration for new stories is part of how I think about my own life and the lives of others around the world. Usually, I meet a character in my imagination, and then I need to tell their whole story.
Tom Bast
The overarching idea for the entire Rebels of Duroo series came to me as I re-read some American classics, particularly the ethereal works of Richard Wright. We're in an age now where so many people are finding entirely new ways to self-actualize, I wanted to contribute some inspiration :-)
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