Interview with H.L Dowless

Published 2019-03-28.
Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
Tom Sawyer was my first story. I loved it because it reminded me of my own life somewhat.
How do you approach cover design?
I have photographs that I have taken in my world wide travels. I use the latest online photo manipulation programs to design a professional appearing cover when I need to do so.
What are your five favorite books, and why?
Tom Sawyer, Huckle Berry Finn, Moby Dick, Treasure Island, Red Badge Of Courage. I have always liked them since they are adventure stories, and my life has certainly been one all on it's own.
What do you read for pleasure?
Metaphysical work nowadays.
What is your e-reading device of choice?
Kindle
What book marketing techniques have been most effective for you?
I have made use of the online techniques, but only with marginal success. I haven't figured out what works very well consistently, as of yet.
Describe your desk
Very well organized.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up in the town and in the countryside. I have a feel for life that well may have missed a majority of today's writers.
When did you first start writing?
In grade school
What's the story behind your latest book?
My latest work was a deep topic. the work is called "Reflections On The Loss Of The Freeborn American nation."
What motivated you to become an indie author?
I wanted variety.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
The greatest joy I get in writing is the pleasure of creating worlds where I am in total control.
What do your fans mean to you?
My fans mean everything to me. Without fans, the worlds greatest artist, musicians, sculptors, and writers, would only be average people who exist and die, never to be thought of again.
What are you working on next?
My next work is a composure of new age romanticism, complete with a romantic hero, wild eyed adventure, neurotic female friends, enemies, wanderings, and the like.
Who are your favorite authors?
Hemingway, Byron, Mary Shelly, Stephan King
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
The next adventure that lies ahead of me inspires me to rise from slumber.
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
I enjoy archaeological excavations, big game hunting, camping, fishing, boating, hiking, traveling.
How do you discover the ebooks you read?
I can punch the name of any book up in Google.
Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
The first story that I ever wrote was one called Billy Rabbit Goes To Town.
What is your writing process?
I pull out the cork and let the words flow out all on their own. Later I sort them out where they make sense.
How has Smashwords contributed to your success?
Smashwords has spread my writing and my name around, for sure. I haven't made much money, as of yet, however.
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