Ask the Author: Richard Butchins
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Richard Butchins
I did say, "don't go into the basement.
You really should have listened...
You really should have listened...
Richard Butchins
I heard death knock at my door. I opened it.
Richard Butchins
I immediately think of Narnia - where I would just live out my life, or possibly Earthsea.
Richard Butchins
Good question - I'm reading Sinclair Lewis, Foucault, Dylan Thomas and Capote as usual - who knows what else may turn up....
Richard Butchins
Well, that would be telling wouldn't it, but there are a few
Richard Butchins
Interesting question and to be honest I don't think I have ever given it a lot of thought, and now that I do I can't think of any - perhaps Cathy and Heathcliffe because doomed love always makes for a good story.
Richard Butchins
It's proving a long difficult process but I have written 5 chapters now !
Richard Butchins
THe best thing is when you finish something
Richard Butchins
I don't know exactly. if I write something I think is good then I will write more, it becomes a self perpetuating cycle and I have often pondered as to why writing is so difficult but I have no clear answer.
Richard Butchins
I am writing at the moment but it takes an inordinate amount of time to create fiction of any quality. Then there's the hurdle of getting it published. I am happy you liked my book - the more people that do - the more I am inspired to write. I am creating a collection of short stories at the moment have patience...
Richard Butchins
a collection of short stories, called "Tequila, fish and fedoras" and a one act play called "213 things about me."
Richard Butchins
I don't think a writer ever stops aspiring.
Richard Butchins
It started life as a suicide note. Mine.
Richard Butchins
I beat it into submission with a tyre iron. You only ever seem to hear about writers block. I never heard of a plumber or a car mechanic going "Oh I can't fix your sink/car. I've got plumbers block". In fact next time I'll call a plumber to remove my "writers" block. It's just fear...
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