Interview with Blak Rayne

Published 2017-05-03.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
Being able to share my imagination with others.
What do your fans mean to you?
I appreciate their support, it's second to none.
Who are your favorite authors?
Agatha Christie, Oliver Bowden, Joseph Wambaugh, Diana Gabaldon, Youka Nitta, Tite Kubo, Kazuma Kodaka, Brian Jacques, Michael Moorcock, Lee Child, J.R.R. Tolkien, Terry Brooks, Minette Walters, R.D. Wingfield, Janet Evanovich, Colin Dexter, Robin Cook, James Herriot, Naoki Urasawa, Kei Sanbe, Maki Enjoji, Ayano Yamane, Anne Rice, Grant Naylor, Bram Stoker, Anne Cleeves, Michael Slade, Louisa May Alcott, Michael Crichton, Stephen King, David Eddings, Jack Whyte and many more!
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
A new plot idea.
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
Listening to music, gardening, reading, drawing or watching movies.
What do you read for pleasure?
When I don't want to think too hard I will read one of my manga or a comic book; the art is beautiful.
What is your e-reading device of choice?
Either my laptop or iPhone.
Describe your desk
It's a horseshoe of clear and black glass with the middle section elevated by two inches. It supports my big iMac, a second screen, speakers, my wattpad, potted bamboo, lamp, candle, and three containers of pens, etc., plus writing materials.
When did you first start writing?
Elementary school.
What motivated you to become an indie author?
I'm a creative person, so it seemed a natural step.
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