Author Lloyd Poast stops by to chat about his short novelette, Blink (where a boy finds himself in a world that changes with every blink), what his own world would like if he could create one, and why he prefers Batman over the Ninja Turtles.
Annabell: Tell us a little about yourself.
Lloyd Poast: Sure. I’ve always wanted to be involved with the arts in some way, whether it be painting, music, drama, or literature. Unfortunately, I don’t really have the natural talent to be an actor or rock star, so about five years ago, I decided to take a writing course and that really motivated me to pursue it. My first published piece was a hockey article for thechicagosportsreview.com. After that, I was a staff writer for the popular music site, Consequence of Sound. I loved writing for them and corresponding with upcoming bands, but it was very time consuming and I wanted to concentrate more on fiction. My goal is to eventually become a full time writer, but I can’t quit my day job yet.
Annabell: Three words to describe your writing style.
Lloyd Poast: Hip, whimsical, and poetic.
Describe the plot of your short story in one sentence.
Lloyd Poast: A teenage boy wanders into a mystical forest where things change with every blink and where dreams and nightmares literally walk out of the ocean.
Annabell: What do you think is alluring about your story that would make someone want to read it?
Lloyd Poast: The imagination and magic of alternate worlds is appealing to a lot of readers and I’ve tried to add a unique twist to that. Everyone also seems to really like the characters, especially Amaisia.
Annabell: What are five things you have to have when writing?
Lloyd Poast: I actually don’t really have any special needs or rituals when I’m writing. The only problem I have is actually finding the time to do it.
Annabell: Tell us a little about yourself.
Lloyd Poast: Sure. I’ve always wanted to be involved with the arts in some way, whether it be painting, music, drama, or literature. Unfortunately, I don’t really have the natural talent to be an actor or rock star, so about five years ago, I decided to take a writing course and that really motivated me to pursue it. My first published piece was a hockey article for thechicagosportsreview.com. After that, I was a staff writer for the popular music site, Consequence of Sound. I loved writing for them and corresponding with upcoming bands, but it was very time consuming and I wanted to concentrate more on fiction. My goal is to eventually become a full time writer, but I can’t quit my day job yet.
Annabell: Three words to describe your writing style.
Lloyd Poast: Hip, whimsical, and poetic.
Describe the plot of your short story in one sentence.
Lloyd Poast: A teenage boy wanders into a mystical forest where things change with every blink and where dreams and nightmares literally walk out of the ocean.
Annabell: What do you think is alluring about your story that would make someone want to read it?
Lloyd Poast: The imagination and magic of alternate worlds is appealing to a lot of readers and I’ve tried to add a unique twist to that. Everyone also seems to really like the characters, especially Amaisia.
Annabell: What are five things you have to have when writing?
Lloyd Poast: I actually don’t really have any special needs or rituals when I’m writing. The only problem I have is actually finding the time to do it.
Read the rest of the interview at: http://www.nerdalien.com/2012/07/auth...