Ask the Author: Kent Whittington
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Kent Whittington
Numerous breaks, sometimes for days, until inspiration takes me. I might read or watch a movie or TV, or have a conversation with a friend. often, these things bring ideas that inspire me.
Kent Whittington
Bringing my stories to life. I have a need to get my characters out of my head and onto the page, fleshing them out and bringing them to life in a way that others can appreciate as well.
Kent Whittington
Its doesn't matter if you're a beginning writer or have be writing for years. The important thing is to write, and write often. Practice makes the writing better. Also, writers read, so never stop reading and emulating your favorite authors. Learn their styles and incorporate that into what you write. You'll soon find your writing improving.
Kent Whittington
I have two novels in the works, titled "Crimson Cove" and "The Beastly Arms." The first is a tale of urban horror/fantasy about a man with the ability to work magic who hires out to help his community fight the forces of evil and discovers that he is part of a long line of "hunters" from an ancient order dedicated to the same fight. The second take a more light-hearted approach regarding a young woman who moves into a new condo only to discover that all of her neighbors are actually monsters! I also have another short story in the works called "They Dwell in Stone" about a man who believes that something is living in the walls of his home!
Kent Whittington
I have been writing and telling stories ever since high school. It started by playing Dungeons and Dragon, if you can believe that! I enjoyed creating scenarios for my players so much that I would write entire storylines in my head to guide the players. I think it was when one of my stories was applauded by the players that I began writing them down. I began writing seriously in 2006 while passing my time working in a bookstore. One can find so much inspiration in a bookstore! :-)
Kent Whittington
I am currently writing an urban horror/fantasy novel set in modern day California and felt the urge to take elements of it and place certain aspects of it into a Victorian setting. The Motherhouse and the Royal Order of Hunters exists in both timelines, but the version I wrote for "To Whom You Shall Inquire" also adds a little steampunk flair as it was initially written to be a steampunk story. Alas, my publisher had other ideas...
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