Ask the Author: Greg Dragon
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Greg Dragon
Hi Mark, I'm extremely late on the answer, and apologize. Thank you. On the dark ending for The Smuggler, it was more catharsis than anything coming off a very bad year. The world in which I wrote that book is one where humanity (Vestalians) have no planet, no hope beyond their brave Navy, and Allies. I wanted to show that hopelessness, not to celebrate it, but to give a message that, while crime can get you out of a situation, there are still greater forces beyond your control.
Greg Dragon
I wrote my first book about a sort of male "chosen one" who comes from nothing to become everyone's everything in the grand scheme of things... sounds familiar doesn't it? The hero of Anstractor looked up to a female pilot named Helga "Hellgate" ATE so while I took my time writing Anstractor's sequel, I developed a side story for her. This time I went with the narrative of a tiny female who was a biracial, nobody. She does unpopular things, hates men, hates other women, and is loud and awkward. The book starts off in the middle of a dogfight, and the ending isn't necessarily happy. Action fans love it drama queens hate it... I think it's perfect. It was my anti-Anstractor and I am very proud of it.
Greg Dragon
Whenever there is silence and an awesome bit of scenery it drives me to write. This is why as a South Florida boy, the invites for beach getaways are always answered with a "yes!" Just don't expect me to be hanging out the whole time... part of the reason I am there is to type away on my laptop.
Greg Dragon
The sequel to Anstractor: Vestalia.
Greg Dragon
The readers. Having someone experience your world and see the things you want them to see with words is magical. It's mind blowing to tell you the truth.
Greg Dragon
Write a lot, expect harsh criticism (even from people who have no room to talk), and stay grounded and realistic. Nobody has the answers, and competition is fierce. Figure out why you want to write in the first place and never forget it. The road is paved with negativity but if you can stay the course you will find some success along the way.
Greg Dragon
Writer's block at time translates to "thinking too hard" or "doubting what I will write" so like fear in Frank Herbert's DUNE it becomes the mind killer. To combat the doubts I will write about a scenario and describe it in detail. Most of the time it will play itself into other things and before I know it I have 2,500 words written and a nice bit of drama or action written. I refuse to believe in writer's block... it doesn't help anyone.
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