What is the most research you have done for a book? Forty Acres is my first book so it's the only book I've ever researched. I have very strong opinions on how certain stories should be told to be the most effective, and I'm sticking to them. Different books expose me to different ways to tell a story, but I don't think any has changed the way I think about fiction. What book changed the way you think about fiction? I'm not sure what you mean by this question.
For a monthly fee you get to write in a pretty snazzy open-office environment. Lately I've been writing at a coworking office space in Santa Monica. I prefer a space where there's people around but no ambient music playing. Where and how do you write? I have a home office, which I rarely use. I have a coffee table book of old boom boxes from the 1980s. What is the most beautiful book you own? I don't really own any beautiful books. Which do you prefer – ebooks or the traditional print version? I like holding the book in my hands. The way Stoker expanded upon vampire mythology is pure genius. I have heard people knock Bram Stoker,and I'll admit that Dracula is a challenging read, but that book established one of the greatest fictional characters ever. The ones I've read, like CS Lewis, Shaw, Swift and Stoker are pretty highly regarded. Thank you Dwayne Alexander Smith for a riveting read and a lot to think about.Who is the most under-rated Irish author? I have to admit that I'm not familiar with enough Irish authors to say which is underrated. I wish more of us resolved to do the same. The fact that Martin resolved not to live the rest of his life in fear is enheartening. The theme of racial anger and hatred is contemporary and real. So I was pleased that the friends were sitting down to dinner together at the end but also wary of the cable man at the door. At 68 and previously a fan of thrillers and futuristic dystopian fiction, I now find myself preferring “up-lit” and happy endings.
The thriller intrigue crept up on me stealthily and was gripping. But each time I stopped I was so worried for Martin & Anna I had to convince myself to go back to listening as I was scared for them.
This story was so intense that I had to restrict my listening to the gym as I wanted to listen carefully. **SPOILER ALERT** I usually listen to audiobooks in the gym or while engaged in a hobby, eg spinning wool or sewing a quilt.
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