Interview with David A. Lloyd
Published 2014-01-12.
When did you first start writing?
My earliest memory of writing was when I took an old comic book story and rewrote it into prose form.
I didn’t really take the idea of writing seriously until high-school when my English teacher encouraged me to ‘put pen to paper’ as it were.
What's the story behind your book?
The story behind Green Eyed Burn is a complicated one. It had a long gestation period. It first started out as a short story. The core of which makes up most of Chapter 4. Then it was fleshed out into a script, which makes up most of the first third of the book, that my friends and I filmed one summer.
But I knew there was more to be told. These characters needed to be examined. So I just sat down and started to write.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
Simply telling a story.
What is your writing process?
I spend time jotting down concepts and research. Notes upon notes in short hand. Then, and can be a chore sometimes, I force myself to sit down, cut off any distractions and type. On a good roll I can produce 10-20 pages a day be it a script or novel. On a bad day. Maybe a line or two.
What is your e-reading device of choice?
My first eReader was a Kobo. Best investment I ever made. With the conveniences it provided I found I was reading more than ever before. Right now I'm using my old iPad 1.
Who are your favorite authors?
My favorite authors? In no particular order: Clive Cussler, James Rollins, Ian Fleming, Jack Du Brul, Alex Kava, Lincoln Child & Douglas Preston just to name a few.
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
The need to tell a story.
How do you approach cover design?
Usually there is a scene or chapter that stands out to me. The visuals that it gives me influences my thoughts for the cover. However I'm not a graphic artist and rely on an artist for their take.
What book marketing techniques have been most effective for you?
Social media is the biggie. Facebook, twitter, Google+, Tumblr, etc. But most important (IMHO) is for the author to get out there and be seen. I'm more likely to buy a book from an author that makes an impression on me over a slew of faceless accolades.
Describe your desk
Organized clutter.
What motivated you to become an author?
The need to tell a story.
Smashwords Interviews are created by the profiled author or publisher.
