Ask the Author: David H. Millar
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David H. Millar
I put myself in the category of "aspiring writer" so I am more often than not looking for advice rather than giving it. I have learned a few lessons so far such as writing the book is just the first step - no one will read it unless you promote and market it and the marketplace can be very confusing.
My novels have a historical theme, Conall: Rinn-Iru treads a fine line between historical fact and mythology due to its time period. But books need a high level of research - social, culture, geography, flora, fauna etc. I spend a lot of time reading archaeology books!
Also, writers need to know how to write - a book that is always on my desk is Strunk & White, The Elements of Style. For good advice on social media, the new book by Kristen Lamb - Rise of the Machines is a great read.
My novels have a historical theme, Conall: Rinn-Iru treads a fine line between historical fact and mythology due to its time period. But books need a high level of research - social, culture, geography, flora, fauna etc. I spend a lot of time reading archaeology books!
Also, writers need to know how to write - a book that is always on my desk is Strunk & White, The Elements of Style. For good advice on social media, the new book by Kristen Lamb - Rise of the Machines is a great read.
David H. Millar
I come from Ireland so it was natural to look at that area for a potential book. Also, the time selected - around 400 BC - was not well covered by other authors so seemed a potential gap. Historically, the period is of interest as circa 385 BC the Gauls/Celts sacked Rome for the first time.
David H. Millar
Bushmills 16 year old single malt usually does the trick! Seriously though, I usually leave the manuscript aside for a few days, read other favorite authors and I replay possible scenarios over and over and over in my mind.
David H. Millar
I'm currently working on the second book in the Conall series provisionally titled "Conall: The Raven's Journey". I'm aiming for publication late autumn/early winter.
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