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Interview with Chris DiBella

Published 2015-02-16.
What is your e-reading device of choice?
I use the Kindle for PC app. I'm sure I will get a Kindle one of these days, but for now, the app on my laptop works just fine.
Describe your desk
My desk is my lap on my couch.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up in New England. I'm not sure if that has influenced my writing, as I have lived in many locations since then, but I use my real life experiences in order to effectively create my books and use those experiences to create something enjoyable (hopefully).
When did you first start writing?
I began writing my first actual book while living in Hawaii back in 2001. My son was born in 2002 and the book had to be put on hold for a while.
What's the story behind your latest book?
Lost Voyage is based off an actual story from a book on tape called Ship of Gold. I like to use "what if's" in all of my books, so I just kind of took the real story and made it into a fictitious one using the what if scenario.
What motivated you to become an indie author?
I have just always loved to write. I would like to think that I could eventually make this my full time job and have more free time to coach soccer and spend with my son.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
Just being able to put 70,000 words into a file and have it come out as a full-fledged book. It's pretty amazing to go from that first word to the very last and the feeling is pretty cool to be able to tell a story that people enjoy.
What do your fans mean to you?
Everything. If it wasn't for the fans, then none of us indie authors would be able to get our names out there. It takes a little bit to dive into the unknown, and that is what the indie author pool is - the unknown. It's easy to go to the bookstore and pick up a book from one of your favorite authors, but sometimes taking that plunge into the indie world can expose you to your new favorite author that you never knew existed. My fans and readers mean the world to me.
What are you working on next?
I am currently working on the next two novels in the NESA Files adventures, and I am also working on the next few books in the "5280 Diaries" zombie series.
Who are your favorite authors?
Clive Cussler is my favorite author, hands down, but I do find myself getting into more indie authors as time goes on.
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
My son, my writing, my coaching, and the desire to share my work with the world. It's not always easy being an indie author, but the rewards far outweigh the risks when it comes to doing what you truly love.
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