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Interview with Mike Poppe

Published 2014-08-11.
What is your e-reading device of choice?
Kindle Paperwhite. I have a Samsung tab3 8 inch tablet that I love, but for simply reading, nothing I've run across can match the Kindle Paperwhite. It's very easy on the eyes, and can be read easily in the brightest sunlight or, (speaking from experience), during a power outage at night.
What motivated you to become an indie author?
I've been an avid reader all my life. Many times over the years, I've felt that I could write a novel, but had neither the time, or any idea of how to successfully publish a book. After retirement, the popularity of the E-book came along. Suddenly, publishing a novel was within the reach of everyone, and with the time to devote to writing, I took the plunge. Thirteen novels later, I continue to be as motivated as I was from the beginning.
What is your writing process?
An early riser from childhood, I'm usually up by 5 a.m. During that quiet time between 0500, and breakfast, I usually manage to get a lot of writing done on my PC. For the rest of the day, as time permits, and the spirit moves me, I do almost all of my writing on my Samsung Tab3 8 inch tablet. Either my tablet, or my Kindle Paperwhite accompany me everywhere. If I have a spare minute, I'm usually either reading or adding a few lines to my latest novel.
Who are your favorite authors?
Robert Parker, Mickey Spillane, Louis L'Amour, James Patterson, Leon Uris, James Michener, Lisa Gardner, Zane Grey, Lee Child, Ken Follett, Mark Twain, Sue Grafton, Herman Wouk, Stephen Ambrose, and Harold Robbins. Without a doubt, I've left someone off the list, but those are among my favorites.
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