Scott Spotson

Today, Its being great to introduce that you author Scott Spotson. He is one of many great author’s on Goodreads, which can be where we met. Scott has written three books: Life II, a time travel novel; Seeking Dr. Magic, a novel that imagines how are you affected every time a powerful wizard comes old like a child, and wreaks his havoc on the world, that's 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 highly recommend you have a look at! I love unique sites this also one certainly ranks on the websites for as you you’ll remember. Scott Spotson can be Canadian, which I only mention because I think that is certainly cool and I’m frankly envious. Canada is awesome. And Canadian writers…well, I haven’t met the one which I didn’t like! So take a look at Scott’s interview and after that have a look at his books! And now, introducing author Scott Spotson: 1. When have you first time writing? I began writing since elementary school. I would write down, by hand, short stories, sometimes for classes, sometimes for myself. But nothing can beat novels. I did enter a short story contest when I concerned a decade old, inside my small town, and I won. I wrote my first novel when I was 20, also it was based on a love 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 as the other guy was much more of a James Dean type, and of course, rogues one gets the girl ultimately. (It was a clean young adult piece!) I sent it to at least one or two publishers, but nothing came than it. This was way ahead of the duration of the Internet, so I don it the shelf and didn’t write again for several more years. I started writing again this past year and was surprised about just how much everything had changed. Remembering the old paradigm, I even sent my new manuscript to some publishers, yet nothing came of computer. But now that people have simple and relatively cost-free self-publishing, I decided to self-publish this time, and I find it irresistible. My first book to become published was “Life II,” a moment-travel novel. 2. What brought you to definitely the crazy endeavor that is writing and self-publishing? I honestly didn’t know of the simplicity of self-publishing nowadays. I thought I would once more require through mainstream publishing companies. That’s how dedicated I was. I was relieved afterwards, to discover that one can indeed self-publish without having to pay for dozens of books that no-one 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 in turn told me about Createspace. The rest is history. 3. What are your hopes as being a writer? Well, I’d be lying if I didn’t say I hope being famous just as one author, and also to have my works become Hollywood blockbusters after which retire rich! But my expectations today are modest: to possess as numerous readers enjoy my books as much as possible, and to truly have them choose to enjoy my books, instead of wanting to prove myself or take action “for myself.” I think the second authors start realizing that their books aren't “in demand” is the minute they need to try and improve, or find new stories to share with, or leave the market industry to writers who are able to do better. Happily, I am finding that my books really have a realistic market who enjoys them. 4. You have three books published. How long did they take you to definitely write? What is your preferred genre? YKYTW Cover FinalMy favourite genre can be science fiction, due to the future-looking implications, and the possibility that the unlimited could happen. Life II took about three months to write, after about 4 weeks of plotting, then about two more months of editing. Seeking Dr. Magic took about two weeks of plotting, 60 days to publish, and 30 days of editing. You Know You’re Thin When… differs from the others, because I actually didn’t do the majority of the book. I wrote the blurbs, but it took some time (naturally) for the artists to draw in the cartoons. They’re great! 5. Tell me just a little bout your books and what you enjoyed and liked the very least about writing them. Life II Book Cover jpg Dec 21Well, Life II is extremely personal to me, given it re-imagines life should you lived it once again, changing everything you can. I also loved the science fiction that intrudes upon a common life, such as watching the Time Weaver and after that that weird but incredible incident when Max sits in a very cafe with Lucinda (look at book to determine more). A few reviewers have offered their opinion that they can 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 without having a minor bang that ties back to the Time Weaver. To me, the science fiction elements are why is Life II deliciously fun to learn. Dr Magic Cover March 9As for Seeking Dr. Magic, I think what is important is that I made it fun you just read, and I attempted to trigger two super egos that both needed to be reduce and accommodate reality. A lot of people explained they loved both characters, it’s just like a “cat-and-mouse” game, and they also found themselves rooting for just one character in a single chapter, then this other next chapter, and backwards and forwards. That’s what exactly I attempted to do. It’s an epic battle minus the tired truism which they must fight to the death. As for which I liked minimal about writing my books, I think the one thing is my impatience. I have the stories inside my head, I want the books to be sold exactly the same day. I find it tough to have to wait to write and edit, and obtain the covers and obtain them published. I honestly don’t know how the original writers would wait eighteen months or two years to get their books published through the original publishing firms. Wow. 6. How would you develop story ideas? Are you a plotter or can you write on-the-fly? I’m definitely a plotter. I possess a journal around with me, and I take note of notes whenever I can. When outside and exercising more than a distance, may it be swimming, cycling, or jogging, may be the best. One time I was with a four hour cycle trip with my family near to home and yes it was actually hard, because I had developed about twenty scenes for the same one book in my head along to attempt to memorize them so I could write every one of them down later when I got home. I don’t start writing until I have a coherent plot. I may donrrrt you have every chapter plotted out ahead of time, but I really have all the scenes plotted out. 7. Do you might have a work-in-progress? If so, figure out much more regarding it. I have two underway. One is a love triangle, with young adults (but comfortably inside their late 20’s, so more like a grown-up book) where one of several two women inside the triangle is in reality a witch, while you wouldn’t understand it from investigating her. I don’t want to give away an excessive amount of, but basically this witch leans toward the evil, with bouts of conscience between, and uses her magic powers to gradually do away with her competition without the other woman understanding the magic. It’ll be a clean read, obviously. “Delusional” should be published by August or September 2013 The other is when four wizards arrogantly, but inside the belief these are benevolent gods that can vastly improve society, control power inside our current Earth. They bring their spirit of advanced knowledge and love of games and competition with these, so it’s a fascinating study in culture clash. We see how are you affected once the “mortals,” by way of a Supreme Liaison named Amanda, herself one of many humans, respond to their new laws and economic reforms. “The Four Kings” must be published by October or November 2013. 8. I met you through a Goodreads review group, so I’m guessing you like to learn too. What genres do you read? Really, I come with an eclectic reading preference, it’s not unusual for me to see four books at the same time, skipping from one to an alternative according to my interest that day. However, I don't like horror or consistently dystopian novels high is nothing to cheer for in it. I also do not like preachy books the place that the author seems more interested in sending a message, in lieu of entertaining. Certainly, books can impart lessons, in case your author are capable of doing so through hooking your interest, that’s a fantastic book. 9. Every Indie author always appears to aiming to talk with and attract readers, so I must ask: where does one head to find something new to see? It’s impossible not to currently, numerous books just begging to become read. Through many fellow authors on Goodreads, I can find new indie books you just read. I think the challenge nowadays is an excessive amount of choice, rather than not enough. And that’s an excellent thing. 10. What impacts your final decision on what to buy to read? Cover, book blurb, other reviews, sales/price? Which is most crucial for your requirements? I would repeat the story. If there is speculative fiction happening within the real world, I think that will grab my interest. Some people call it magic realism, but I want it at the personal level. If it’s something that happens in my opinion as I start my boring life, and yes it’s certainly impossible, plus it’s in a very book, I would love to see it. That’s why I loved writing Life II. The main character finds himself coping with his life again, and it’s his choice. In Seeking Dr. Magic, a detective finds himself using his wits on a thing that has not happened in the world before – seeking an enchanting being who just appears from nowhere. That’s why I loved Back to the Future – a teenage boy finds himself returning into time and energy to meet his parents being a similar age as him – that of a concept! Fellow authors, you've provide an extraordinary event happening to a common citizen in the real world, and there's magic or science fiction involved, and there’s a component of (happy) wonder conveyed, send it in my experience – I’ll analyze it in your case! —- Wow, which is an offer! I’m sure there will be described as a not enough people taking Scott through to that. Thanks so much for your time, Scott. It has been great learning you and your novels sound great! For anyone who desires to go take them into consideration, it is possible to follow the links to discover Life II and Dr. Magic