Hi, I am very excited to introduce that you author Scott Spotson. He is one of the great author’s on Goodreads, which is where we met. Scott has written three books: Life II, a period travel novel; Seeking Dr. Magic, a novel that imagines how are you affected when a powerful wizard comes of age as being a son, and wreaks his havoc on the planet, which is yet not aware of his existence; and You Know You’re Thin When…, a humor book using large single panel cartoons. He also carries a great blog and website that I suggest you have a look at! I love unique sites this also one certainly ranks up there together you’ll remember.

Scott Spotson can be Canadian, which I only mention because I think that's cool and I’m frankly envious. Canada is awesome. And Canadian writers…well, I haven’t met the one that I didn’t like! So have a look at Scott’s interview and after that examine his books!

And now, introducing author Scott Spotson:

1. When do you first start writing?

I began writing since elementary school. I would create, personally, short stories, sometimes for classes, sometimes for myself. But not like novels. I did enter a shorter story contest when I involved 10 years old, in my small town, and I won. I wrote my first novel when I was 20, and yes it was based upon an appreciation triangle that two young male roommates at university have when a new university young woman walks into their lives. Also, one guy was more bookish while the other guy was more of a James Dean type, as well as, the second one provides the girl in the end. (It was a clean young adult piece!) I sent it to 1 or two publishers, but nothing came of computer. This was way before the duration of the Internet, so I put it on the shelf and didn’t write again for a lot of more years.

I started writing again recently and was amazed at just how much everything had changed. Remembering the previous paradigm, I even sent my new manuscript to a couple of publishers, nevertheless nothing came than it. But now we have simple and relatively cost-free self-publishing, I decided to self-publish on this occasion, and I find it irresistible. My first book to become published was “Life II,” an occasion-travel novel.

2. What brought that you the crazy endeavor that is certainly writing and self-publishing?

I honestly didn’t understand about the ease of self-publishing nowadays. I thought I would yet again have to go through mainstream publishing companies. That’s how dedicated I was. I was relieved afterwards, to determine that one can indeed self-publish without having to pay for dozens of books that nobody ever reads. I found out by way of a local newspaper article of a new local author, and I contacted her by email, and she subsequently said about Createspace. The rest is history.

3. What are your hopes like a writer?

Well, I’d be lying if I didn’t say I hope for being famous as an author, also to have my works changed into Hollywood blockbusters then retire rich! But my expectations today are modest: to have as many readers enjoy my books whenever possible, and truly ask them to tend to enjoy my books, as opposed to looking to prove myself or get it done “for myself.” I think as soon as authors start realizing that their books are certainly not “in demand” is the moment they need to try to improve, or find new stories to inform, or leave industry to writers who is able to fare best. Happily, I am finding that my books have a geniune market who enjoys them.

4. You have three books published. How long did they take one to write? What is your chosen genre?

YKYTW Cover FinalMy favourite genre can be science fiction, as a result of future-looking implications, along with the possibility the unlimited can occur. Life II took about three months to write down, after about 4 weeks of plotting, then about two more months of editing. Seeking Dr. Magic took about two weeks of plotting, 2 months to write down, and 4 weeks of editing. You Know You’re Thin When… is unique, because I actually didn’t do most of the book. I wrote the blurbs, but it took quite some time (naturally) for the artists to draw the cartoons. They’re great!

5. Tell me a little bout your books and whatever you enjoyed and liked minimal about writing them.

Life II Book Cover jpg Dec 21Well, Life II is extremely personal if you ask me, since it re-imagines life if you lived it all over again, changing what you can. I also loved the science fiction that intrudes upon a regular life, for example watching the Time Weaver after which that weird but incredible incident when Max sits in a very cafe with Lucinda (see the book to learn more). A few reviewers have offered their opinion which they didn’t want very much science fiction in Life II, but I just couldn’t imagine just having Max shuttle into his new life with no explanation. Also, I just couldn’t imagine finishing off Max’s new life with out a bit of a bang that ties back to the Time Weaver. To me, the science fiction elements are why Life II deliciously fun to read.

Dr Magic Cover March 9As for Seeking Dr. Magic, I think what is important is that I made the novel fun to see, and I attemptedto embark two super egos that both needed to become reduce and adjust to reality. A lot of people explained they loved both characters, it’s being a “cat-and-mouse” game, and they also found themselves rooting for just one character in a single chapter, then a other in the next chapter, and backwards and forwards. That’s what exactly I attemptedto do. It’s a tome battle devoid of the tired truism that they must fight to the death.

As for what I liked the very least about writing my books, I think the thing is my impatience. I have the stories inside my head, I want the books to come out the identical day. I find that it is hard to hold back to write down and edit, and obtain the covers and get them published. I honestly don’t understand how the traditional writers would wait eighteen months or 2 yrs to get their books published through the regular publishing firms. Wow.

6. How does one develop story ideas? Are you a plotter or can you write on-the-fly?

I’m definitely a plotter. I possess a journal around when camping, and I jot down notes whenever I can. When outside and exercising over the distance, whether it is swimming, cycling, or jogging, may be the best. One time I was on a four hour cycle trip with my children near to home and it was hard, because I had developed about twenty scenes for your same one book within my head together to try to memorize them all so I could write them all down later when I got home.
I don’t start writing until I have a coherent plot. I may not have every chapter plotted out ahead of time, but I have each of the scenes plotted out.

7. Do you've a work-in-progress? If so, tell me much more regarding it.

I have two underway.

One is a love triangle, with the younger generation (but comfortably within their late 20’s, so a lot more like a grown-up book) where among the two women within the triangle is truly a witch, while you wouldn’t realize it from considering her. I don’t wish to provide an excessive amount of, but basically this witch leans toward the evil, with bouts of conscience among, and uses her magic powers to gradually remove her competition without the other woman understanding orlando. It’ll certainly be a clean read, naturally. “Delusional” ought to be published by August or September 2013

The other is how four wizards arrogantly, but inside belief these are benevolent gods that can vastly improve society, dominate power inside our current Earth. They bring their spirit of advanced knowledge and love of games and competition using them, so it’s a fascinating study in culture clash. We see what happens if the “mortals,” by having a Supreme Liaison named Amanda, herself among the humans, respond to their new laws and economic reforms. “The Four Kings” should be published by October or November 2013.

8. I met you by having a Goodreads review group, so I’m guessing you like to learn too. What genres does one read?

Really, I have an eclectic reading preference, it’s normal for me to see four books as well, skipping derived from one of to a new according to my interest tomorrow. However, I do not like horror or consistently dystopian novels where there is certainly not to cheer for in the ebook. I also do not like preachy books where the author seems keen on sending a note, in lieu of entertaining. Certainly, books can impart lessons, if the author can perform so through hooking your interest, that’s a great book.

9. Every Indie author always generally seems to seeking to interact with and attract readers, so I ought to ask: where does one go to find something new you just read?

It’s impossible not to nowadays, countless books just begging being read. Through many fellow authors on Goodreads, I can find new indie books to read. I think the problem nowadays is an excessive amount of choice, as opposed to not enough. And that’s a great thing.

10. What impacts your decision on the to purchase to see? Cover, book blurb, other reviews, sales/price? Which is most significant to you personally?

I would say the story. If there is speculative fiction occurring inside the real world, I think that might grab my interest. Some people refer to it magic realism, but I like it with the personal level. If it’s a thing that happens if you ask me as I begin my boring life, also it’s certainly impossible, plus it’s in a very book, I would love to read it. That’s why I loved writing Life II. The main character finds himself surviving his life again, and yes it’s his choice. In Seeking Dr. Magic, a detective finds himself using his wits on a thing that has not happened as part of his world before – seeking an enchanting being who just appears out of nowhere. That’s why I loved Back to the Future – a teenage boy finds himself going back into time to meet his parents being exactly the same age as him – that of a concept!

Fellow authors, you've have an extraordinary event happening to a common citizen within the real world, then there is magic or science fiction involved, and there’s an element of (happy) wonder conveyed, send it if you ask me – I’ll review it for you!

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Wow, which is a package! I’m sure there will be a few individuals taking Scott through to that.

Thanks a great deal for the time, Scott. It has been great observing you and your novels sound great! For anyone who would like to go try them out, you can continue with the links to find Life II and Dr. Magic