James Maxstadt

Biography

James is the author of more than fifteen fantasy novels. He loves writing books with quirky characters that are full of action, humor, and a lot of adventure. A fan of fantasy since he was young, James thinks a good story that can take a person away from their everyday life is something worth reading. He’s found over the last several years that writing such stories can be just as rewarding. When he does have his head in this world, he can usually be found relaxing at home with his beautiful wife Barb, doing some home renovation or woodworking project, or signing books at comic conventions and Renaissance Faires. Follow him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DukeGrandfather

Smashwords Interview

What is your writing process?
I'm one of those that just has to write the story and see where it goes. I don't usually outline, although I have made notes to keep myself on track and provide consistency. Before I start, I read over what I wrote the day before, correcting mistakes as I see them. When the story, or chapter, is done, I go back over it at least twice, once reading it out loud to myself. After that, I give it to others to read and make corrections on.
Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
The first one? No, not really. When I was a kid, I had a lot of kid sci-fi and fantasy books, and always liked them. I loved Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators, and had them all, until I outgrew them. I was always reading, and still, to this day, I will finish a book, and then immediately find the next one.
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Books

This member has not published any books.