Interview with H.T. Bell
Published 2018-08-17.
How has Smashwords contributed to your success?
Smashwords is an incredible site. A beginning author like myself is at this point just looking for recognition and that what they do.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
The greatest joy of writing for me is the emotions that you can make the reader feel. It's fun figuring out how to structure the story in a way that brings those emotions out. For example my stories are horror/thriller based, so the aim is to bring out the shock, the unnerving, and fright and discomfort. All of these feelings make a horror/thriller story a good story.
Who are your favorite authors?
Stephen King
H.G. Wells
R.L. Stein
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
The hope for new experiences and inspirations.
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
Spending time with my family and friends. I also exercise my artistic abilities.
What is your writing process?
I go in with a vaguely structured outline in my head, but I also try to let everything evolve naturally. This sometimes means changing the structure a little to accommodate what has already evolved in the story.
How do you approach cover design?
I like it to be simple and to the point and also reflect what's in the story.
What do you read for pleasure?
Goosebumps
When did you first start writing?
Back in 2004, when I was only 15.
Describe your desk
I don't have a desk. I mainly use my phone to write my stories.
What do your fans mean to you?
I cherish my fans. They keep me honest and on track.
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