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Interview with Joshua Renneke

Published 2017-05-10.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
Making a story be about whatever I want. That way it's exciting to write, and hopefully more enjoyable to read.
What do your fans mean to you?
Whoa, I have fans?! That's great news. I really write for my own enjoyment, but I'd like to think that eventually my books will reach a lot of people who'd enjoy them.
What are you working on next?
An action/sci-fi story that's highly influenced by The Force Awakens. I'm excited to write something that's meant to be entirely fun to read. No filler, no boring parts, just action!
Who are your favorite authors?
Bret Easton Ellis. He cuts out anything boring, and his writing is extremely readable. You could open any of his books to a random page, and you'd get hooked.

Honoré de Balzac. He has a way of slowly adding insights and layers so you eventually see each plot development through multiple character's perspectives.
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
The opportunity to enjoy life somehow. It seems like "serious" authors think they need to be a miserable observer of the world. I'd rather be part of life than separated from it.
What is your writing process?
I get an idea that hooks me, and I write a few pages. Then I make it up as I go. If I planned out the entire plot of a novel, sitting down to write it would feel like doing homework.
I can only enjoy writing when I'm experiencing the plot as I write.
What do you read for pleasure?
Sci-fi short stories. They're full of imagination, and have no room for filler.
Describe your desk
I don't use one. I write on the Scrivener app for Ipad so I can write whenever I feel like it. I'll write a page while laying in bed, or watching TV, or cooking food. Inspiration hits when it hits,
When did you first start writing?
After being an avid reader all my life, one day I put a book down and decided to write something that didn't do any of the things I hate: basically, anything boring or fake.
What's the story behind your latest book?
I'm fascinated by stories about Greek gods and goddesses. They have the power of a god but all the flaws of humans.
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