Interview with James Westlake
Published 2013-10-14.
What are your five favorite books, and why?
I have an wide range of books that I like. Some of my favorite books are aa the Mike Hammer novels, all Perry Mason novels, "20,000 Leagues Under The Sea" and "The Count of Monte Cristo".
What do you read for pleasure?
I am a fan of the fiction, especially the Sci-Fi genre.
What is your e-reading device of choice?
I like to use the Kindle app on my iPhone.
What book marketing techniques have been most effective for you?
I usually use Twitter and Facebook to reach the public.
Describe your desk
The desk is somewhat clutter with my laptop and scraps of paper of printouts of drafts of my books.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up everywhere and nowhere...;-)
When did you first start writing?
I started recently writing so I can pay bills and work my mind and imagination.
What's the story behind your latest book?
I just made it up to test my imaginative skills in writing.
What motivated you to become an indie author?
I have more control of my stories and publishing. I would like to reach a larger audience.
How has Smashwords contributed to your success?
I have not seen anything yet, except that I can publish the books I write to all the eBook distributors.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
I like to use my imagination and try out a new skill. Everyone should try it. There is fun in writing.
What do your fans mean to you?
Right now, I do not have any fans yet. But I like to respect their intelligence and would like to entertain them.
What are you working on next?
I am writing some more erotica to improve my writing and imaginative skills and then work on some mystery stories.
Who are your favorite authors?
Jules Verne, Isaac Asimov, Erle Stanley Gardner, Alexandre Dumas, etc. Basically majority of the authors, past and present.
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