Ask the Author: Brian L. Tucker
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Brian L. Tucker
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Brian L. Tucker
Sleeping Giants by Rene Denfeld
Brian L. Tucker
I would travel to Dickensian London to see if I could survive...and to meet Captain Ned Cuttle of course.
Brian L. Tucker
In a world almost devoid of oxygen, only the morgues can extract final breaths and ration them to the highest bidders. Police monitor those willing to pay exorbitant amounts for one final breath before the curtain closes on society.
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Hi, D,
Thanks for writing with this question. I definitely prefer computer for the first draft. (I seem to think quicker than I type.) But, I know I'd get lost if I used the typewriter or pen, because I'm so slow at it. I know it's considered more "true" to the art to use a typewriter, but I'm not able to keep the draft going at that speed. It's funny, because I purchased an Underwood at a yard sale a few years ago, bought the ribbon, and never fully used the typewriter. Maybe one day, I'll slow down and use it. Until then, I keep Microsoft Office in business. What about your writing method?
Thanks for writing with this question. I definitely prefer computer for the first draft. (I seem to think quicker than I type.) But, I know I'd get lost if I used the typewriter or pen, because I'm so slow at it. I know it's considered more "true" to the art to use a typewriter, but I'm not able to keep the draft going at that speed. It's funny, because I purchased an Underwood at a yard sale a few years ago, bought the ribbon, and never fully used the typewriter. Maybe one day, I'll slow down and use it. Until then, I keep Microsoft Office in business. What about your writing method?
Brian L. Tucker
"Baptisms & Dogs: Stories" is a culmination of wanting to compile a collection of stories and tie it together with a unifying theme. It's set in a region of Appalachia, and I really wanted to blend humor, struggles, and emotion all into one ongoing idea. The characters are flawed, but they have moments of redemption as well. The ideas were developed mostly within MFA constructs, but a few had actual ties to memories. I was reading a lot of Tobias Wolff, Tom Franklin, and Breece D'J Pancake at the time.
Brian L. Tucker
Reading new & old fiction plays a large part in my writing inspiration. For example, I'm re-reading "Moby Dick" this week, and even though it's not as modern as a lot of other texts, the writing is so vivid still. Melville can write entire chapters about whale anatomy and I'm still interested in the overall quest and its outcome. It's motivating to me to see someone accomplish such beautiful language in a single body of work. I also find inspiration from music, trips, and occasionally a film not based on a movie.
Brian L. Tucker
First novel! I'm extremely nervous about this one, because it's more religious (and inspirational) in its current draft. It could be considered young-adult fiction, and it has larger concepts such as faith and devotion mixed throughout it.
Brian L. Tucker
The same advice I have to give myself over and over again...sitting down in a place that motivates you. A good spot in a coffee house doesn't work for me...I get distracted too easily. Finding a spot that works for you and treating that place as you would a full-time job. (Remember: I'm trying to take my own advice here. Haha)
Brian L. Tucker
The finish line for a project is always nice. I love being able to create a new world or personality that someone out there can connect with. Writing is so difficult for me. It's isolating, and I love being around people.
Brian L. Tucker
This one happens to me a lot. Usually, I try to find a good book and let that author's style, thoughts, and vision clear my head so to speak.
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