Ask the Author: Kendall Smith
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Kendall Smith
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. I love movies and they inspire me to tell stories. The paradox in that movie is second to none - One character has a piece of information that can only be acted on if his rival shares the information he has. That led to a number of concepts, a WW2-era vault made for the perfect cross-generational thriller.
Kendall Smith
A circumstance, or pickle that exists for a fictional character that cannot be explained away, and provides a riddle that needs solving.
Kendall Smith
Garnering feedback on a third novel, and driving sales for Vault 21-12. It's a tough business!
Kendall Smith
Set the alarm clock - early. It is the best time of the day to write. Zero distractions. Write six days a week if possible, even if it is simply to blog.
Kendall Smith
Happy readers - a satisfied audience tops everything else, and makes the effort to write a novel worth the effort.
Kendall Smith
Fortunately, I consume enough coffee to power through writer's block. Haven't faced this issue to date.
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