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Aside from I loved suspense books or novel, there's another thing that caught my attention, the country name Philippines. So my question is, can I have a free copy of this book? He he... just kidding, my real question is.... Why did you chose the Philippines as your setting or one of your settings in the story?
Sean Dow Sharon, I have been fortunate enough to get to know a number of people from the Philippines and have found them to be wonderful, and kind. Pictures I have viewed suggest the islands are as beautiful as they suggest, and something made me feel that would be a perfect place to set my story. Have never been there, but hope to. Interestingly, and by pure coincidence, the aunt of a friend lives on Samar, the setting for much of Al-thar.
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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?
Sean Dow It flowed from the end of my second novel, "A Leafy Green World," where the protagonist had infiltrated the eco-terrorists of the Northwest, and from there, a group of international terrorists. He convinced the two groups to work together, united in their desire to overthrow the country, the eco-terrorists seeking their perfect natural world, and the much dreamed of caliphate for the others.
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How do you get inspired to write?
Sean Dow A long standing desire, stretching back to high school. Decided if I didn't do it, I never would. Anyone thinking of writing should give it a go, it has been very rewarding.
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What are you currently working on?
Sean Dow Currently working on a story where the main character is trying to work his way into a group of international terrorists, to exact revenge. Not normally a fan of sequels, but this one begged to be written, to follow up "A Leafy Green World."
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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?
Sean Dow Read your work as if you are a reader, not the writer, then get a good book on self-editing. I loved "Self Editing for Fiction Writers." Finally, if serious about publishing, put your finished product aside for a few weeks, then re-read it and send to a reputable editor-some can be expensive, but this is an ABSOLUTELY vital step-DO NOT THINK OF SKIPPING IT!
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What’s the best thing about being a writer?
Sean Dow Too many good things to say the best, but there is a tremendous sense of accomplishment when a book comes together, and it is very rewarding to hear from people who have enjoyed reading my novels, and seeing their smiles.
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How do you deal with writer’s block?
Sean Dow First step is a cup of coffee and a comfortable chair. If that fails, I take a break and the ideas usually start to flow in a few days, to a week.
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