Ask the Author: Anthony Barbera
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Anthony Barbera
Hey, Denise. Elijah has arrived. Long time, huh? I didn't realize I had written 540 pages until I was done. I thin k you emailed me. 4-13-25
Gratitude,
Anthony Barbera
Gratitude,
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Anthony Barbera
Hi, Deni. I have begun both the research and outlining. I'm in the Bible every day so that's just fun! Elijah's story is more involved than Jonah's, in that Ahab and Jezebel play a prominent part in Elijah's life. Also hoping (funds permitting) to get back to Israel, Jordon, and maybe Lebanon. The Creek (Wadi) that Elijah lived in is in Jordon and Sidon & Tyre just inside Lebanon. I'm one of those that needs to see my locations, certainly before a final draft. I'd sure like to know more about your Christian Historical Society. (By-the-way, all of my books, regardless of the genre, have an underlying Christian worldview, even my sci-fy work "Assurity." In the words of Jonah, Gratitude! Anthony.
Anthony Barbera
My mother. Many years ago. She had story ideas galore. Provided untold criticism for my work, and yet, never could write past one chapter. Interesting, isn't it.
Anthony Barbera
Write. Damn straight! Don't be afraid of criticism. Use it, welcome it. Value other perspectives--except--if you have a vision for a story, and you know its right, and your consultant isn't convinced. Its okay if they don't buy in to the story and genre your writing in, win them with the story. If you can do that, and keep your vision, two things will happen. You will make the story easier to comprehend and you'll write a more compelling novel.
Anthony Barbera
I don't know. The stories are backed up for years. I've learned that if I start a project, I MUST LOVE IT. Otherwise, put it away. My goal is to write faster, more clearly, and with a voice that is unmistakable.
Anthony Barbera
I'm awaiting the editors final of 'Assurity' my supernatural space thriller. I just finished editing 'The First Rains of October.'
Anthony Barbera
Wow. I'm not sure about this question. It's not the adulation, that's for sure. I think it's learning new things. Going to worlds of discovery that you didn't know about. Every book, in my opinion, should lead me to new understanding of a subject. Whether it's how a character thinks about the world, or, space flight mechanics, disease, the Amazon, or ancient Israel in time of war. That's why I write in multiple genres. Not just to expand my abilities as a writer, but because I'm writing out of a sense of wonder.
Anthony Barbera
I don't get writer's block, only writer's fatigue. You have to stay with a novel until it's right--the best you can do. It may take a year, or five years. However, I don't write quickly and that is a weakness. When you go back a few years later, perhaps to clean up some grammar, etc. if you like the novel -- you've done your job. That's my goal, to write so that I am engaged with the work. So that I would finish my own book. Truthfully, I don't complete reading more than 20% of the books I begin--for various reasons.
Anthony Barbera
I'd head off to Nemesis. After all, I've spent quite a long time envisioning that world.
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