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Interview with Robert Witham

Published 2015-10-19.
Who are your favorite authors?
Lee Childs, Richard Patterson, Richard Foster
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
The opportunity to travel and explore somewhere new is one of the most exciting events in my life. Any time I have a chance to travel is inspiring.

I also love writing and sharing my thoughts and ideas with as many people as possible. Hitting "publish," whether on a blog post or for a new book, is always exciting.
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
Traveling, photography, and updating or redesigning a website are my most common activities when I am not writing.
How do you discover the ebooks you read?
I rely on a combination of favorite authors, recommendations from others with similar values and interests, and recommended books from online e-book retailers.
Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
My first story (I suppose you could classify it as a novella) was titled Treasure Mountain and was written while I was still a child. Actually, I started writing quite young with my early efforts being short stories that were typed on my father's Smith-Corona typewriter and sold to any nearby relative or family friend with spare change in their pocket.
What is your writing process?
I like to have some idea what I am going to write before I start in most cases. For shorter pieces (like short journalism or blog posts) the outline may just be in my head. For longer pieces I like to have the outline written down, whether on paper or in a writing program.
Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
Some of the early books that I was particularly fond of were the Sugar Creek Gang series. Later I graduated to Hardy Boys mysteries. In most cases I would finish a new book the same night that I received the book, something that continues to this day. I have lost plenty of sleep over the years to good books!
How do you approach cover design?
So far I am still designing my own covers. Initially I used very basic designs, but my most recent cover includes an original photograph as the background. In the future I plan to start working with a professional designer.
What do you read for pleasure?
I read extensively. Shorter pieces include quality journalism and blog posts. Longer pieces may be either novels or non-fiction books on any topic that happens to interest me at the moment.
What is your e-reading device of choice?
I primarily use a Kindle e-reader, though I also read on my iPhone and laptop.
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