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Interview with R C Ducantlin

Published 2015-03-14.
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
I am inspired by so very many things, listing them here is to list all that is visible to our presence.
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
Working. However, I actively striving to adopt the "Work to live not live to work" philosophy.
How do you discover the ebooks you read?
Via recommendations from humans with odd exception of reading a very well constructed and articulate review.
Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
Yes.
What is your writing process?
Free-form stream of conscience.
Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
Yes, the Encyclopedia Brown series: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encyclopedia_Brown
How do you approach cover design?
Cool graphics that catch the eye when in thumbnail view. I thought myself to use Photoshop so I can purchase the background and then create the cover from the image I have in my head.
What is your favorite books, and why?
Trinity by Leon Uris. Anything by Ken Follett. Jim Butcher. What is life without a dose of learning and a lot of whimsy?
What do you read for pleasure?
Everything that sparks an interest.
What is your e-reading device of choice?
Several - Android based.
What book marketing techniques have been most effective for you?
TBD
Describe your desk
Ordered, efficient, clean, and made by me.
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