1. Please tell the readers a bit
more about you.
My name is Dan, I live in the UK
and I am an author and part time book reviewer. I like reading, listening to
music, blogging and watching films and TV and generally just living in a
fantasy world! I have also played in a few bands and have performed on some
small festival stages.
2. What types of books do you
write?
I write
fantasy novels with a strong manga influence. I love manga because it has a lot
of great characterization and drama – but also a tongue and cheek humour to it.
It’s not afraid to have fun, whilst at the same time being dramatic. It’s a
style that I have adapted to my writing. My novels are usually set in the world
of Draconica, which is a fantasy world where dragons used to rule. Whilst I do
write them with the intention of them being stand alone stories, I do find ways
of connecting them in some way, making a sort of ‘shared universe,’ something
which I picked up from reading comics.
3. Who's your main audience?
It
depends on the style of the book. I tend to write books for the young adult
market (aged 13 upwards) as I don’t want to write books that are going to
single out potential readers. However, I do have one book that is intended for
the adult market coming out soon – though I try to stay away from writing books
that are too adult as I want as many people as possible to read my works.
4. When it comes to writing- what
are your strong points? What are your weaknesses?
For me,
I love creating characters. I have been praised in the past for how well my
characters come across in the story and their personalities, so this is
definitely something I consider a strength. For weaknesses, I would say knowing
when to stop writing! Sometimes I can write entire paragraphs that are almost
half a page long – when really it can be summed up in only a few words. I
usually have to spend hours editing my books afterwards because I write so much
drivel! Less is more – that’s something I need to work on.
5. What do you think of this term-
Writer's Block? How do you overcome it?
Actually,
there is a song by the band Dream Theater that covers this exact subject. It’s
called “Wither” and actually is about a guy dealing with writers block. If I’m
stuck, I like to listen to this song for inspiration.
In
fact, Dream Theater are able to inspire me a lot with their music. If I get
stuck, I put on some Dream Theater and let the music take me. It seems to work
for me, however, for most writers, I think the best way is that if you’re stuck
with Writers Block, it’s a sign that you need to step away from the
computer/typewriter/quill pen (if that’s your thing) and chill out for a bit.
6. How many books have you
written?
One
full length novel (Trapped on Draconica) and one novella (The Wandering Valkyr).
I also have another novella on the way and am writing two more books (maybe
three) to be released this year.
7. How many are published?
Trapped
on Draconica is currently out on ebook and paperback. The Wandering Valkyr is
ebook only.
8. Are you self published or
traditionally published?
Self-published.
I actually made this choice as opposed to going traditionally published as I
kinda liked the idea of being in control of my own project. And with all the
technology out to help self-published authors out, it’s even easier and more
cost effective. That’s not to say that I have anything against traditionally
published authors (in fact I am friends with some traditionally published
authors), I just like the idea of being in control of how my story is marketed.
9. What's the hardest part of the
writing process for you?
Coming
up with an idea – and sticking with it! I come up with ideas for stories all
the time, but not all of them are good. But once I get an idea and it sticks in
my head long enough, that’s when I know I have a good idea. There has been many
a time when I’ve started a book and then abandoned it because I have no
interest in it anymore – that is something I try to avoid these days.
10. What type of books do you
enjoy reading?
I
actually work part time as a book reviewer, so I read a large number of novels,
by both independent and published authors. Whilst I do like reading science
fiction and fantasy, I am always interested in reading works by new authors and
the wonderful ideas that they have. In fact, my favourite book of last year was
by an independent author.
11. Who's your favorite Author?
Douglas
Adams. He had a style and wit that no one could match and his works were always
so clever and well written. His worlds, although over the top and stupid in
places, did actually feel real because of the way they were described.
12. What's your all time favorite
book?
Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy.
No book series has made me laugh so much as this one did.
website: http://www.pandragondan.co.uk/
where to buy the book: http://www.trappedondraconica.com/wheretobuy.htm
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Book Review of Dan Wright's Trapped on Draconica is coming up. Keep your eyes out so you don't miss it.
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