Interview with Don Fern

Published 2014-02-10.
Describe your desk
My desk is the space in from of the computer.
When did you first start writing?
During the 1980s and 90s.
What is your writing process?
Don't have a writing process. Think up stuff starting with things I see and places I go. Then I make up the story. Then I get it on a piece of paper as soon as possible. After this I try to write the story using correct grammar. After that I attempt to edit it to fit what other people consider to be correct. This editing is so a person feels at ease enough with the story to read it. They also feel they are following what has been written. From feedback I have found some of the people reading the story have a meaning of the story which I did not intend to mean when writing the story.
Who are your favorite authors?
Don't have favorite authors. If I had some, I guess they would be some that were not afraid to try something just because they want to. And not be concerned if the writing would be accepted. A different pen name can be used, if the author has a following of readers that expect a certain type of writing.
How do you discover the ebooks you read?
Look on the internet.
How do you approach cover design?
I don't now. In case somebody whats to read what I write I might give it a try.
What do you read for pleasure?
I read very little. For pleasure I look at a movie or listen to a country music video. Yes, I know to read, read, read to be a good writer.
What is your e-reading device of choice?
My desktop PC.
What motivated you to become an indie author?
It's cheap.
How has Smashwords contributed to your success?
Have no idea. Just started, with Smashwords, January 2014. Now it's February 2014.
What do your fans mean to you?
If I had any,these are people that actually read the writing, I should listen to what they say.
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