I thought it would be fun to try something new on the blog\u2014an interview series. Instead of waiting around for someone to interview me, I decided to flip the script and ask myself 15 questions I think every author should answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But here\u2019s the twist: I want this to become a community project. If you\u2019re an author, I\u2019d love to feature your answers too. Send them my way, and I\u2019ll share them here so readers can see all the different ways writers approach their craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are my answers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s go with new age Jason rather than my middle\/high school works. At the tail end of Covid I had the idea for June Day<\/em>. It was like a cold I couldn\u2019t shake, just ate at me until I wrote the short story. I posted it on Reddit and one person said, \u201cWow, this is really good,\u201d and from there I decided to make more short stories\u2014which led to my first book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ve always wanted to be creative in some way. Graphic art, videos, and then writing\u2014but it wasn\u2019t until June Day<\/em> that I thought I could actually do this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally I discover as I go. I do really rough outlines sometimes, but most of my novels are based off short stories I wrote, so the groundwork was already there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I write at work mostly, in my downtime. Lots of morning writing when it\u2019s slow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Short stories and novellas. I find getting over the novella word count hump is hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Word count.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The money\u2026 LOL. No, I\u2019m joking. Just having a creative outlet is rewarding in itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I take a break and come back later when I have fresh ideas. Might be hours, might be days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Write, write, write some more. We all suck at it, that\u2019s what editors are for. Practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Isolation and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes! Oh gosh, so many songs and artists. AFI, Eminem, Run The Jewels, Gorillaz, Blink-182, NOFX\u2026 just to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ooo either Ender\u2019s Game<\/em> or Hitchhiker\u2019s Guide<\/em>. Both are fantastic novels\u2014Hitchhiker\u2019s<\/em> if you want humor, Ender<\/em> if you want more military-style stuff going on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I hope they feel like they aren\u2019t alone and that things will be okay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now it\u2019s your turn. Authors, I\u2019d love to feature your answers to these 15 questions. Send them to me, and I\u2019ll share them here on the blog so readers can discover your work too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s make this an ongoing series that showcases the many voices of today\u2019s writers. When did you first realize you wanted to be an author?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you outline your stories, or do you discover them as you write?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which authors or books have had the biggest influence on your writing style?<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s your writing routine like\u2014daily habits, rituals, or quirks?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you prefer writing short stories, novels, or something else entirely? Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s the hardest part of writing for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s the most rewarding part of being an author?<\/p>\n\n\n\n How do you handle writer\u2019s block or creative burnout?<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you could give one piece of advice to a new writer, what would it be?<\/p>\n\n\n\n What themes or questions keep showing up in your work, even unintentionally?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you listen to music while you write? If so, what\u2019s on your playlist?<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s one book (outside your own) you think everyone<\/em> should read, and why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s next for you\u2014any upcoming projects you\u2019re excited about?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, what do you hope readers feel or take away after reading your work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note I get to these in the order they come in and depending on volume and my time depends on how long it will take me to post it. If you don’t see your interview up within 7 days feel free to resubmit or reach out to me on X<\/strong> I thought it would be fun to try something new on the blog\u2014an interview series. Instead of waiting around for someone to interview me, I decided to flip the script and ask myself 15 questions I think every author should answer. 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When did you first realize you wanted to be an author?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Do you outline your stories, or discover them as you go?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Which authors or books have influenced your style?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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5. What\u2019s your writing routine like?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. Do you prefer short stories, novellas, or novels?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
7. What\u2019s the hardest part of writing for you?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
8. What\u2019s the most rewarding part of being an author?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
9. How do you handle writer\u2019s block?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
10. What advice would you give to new writers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
11. What themes keep showing up in your work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
12. Do you listen to music while writing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
13. One book you think everyone should read?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
14. What\u2019s next for you?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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15. What do you hope readers feel after finishing your work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Send the following to jason@curioustalesbooks.com
Subject : Author Self Interview
Your name (or pen name)
Your website, good reads, or author bio. (Just one please)
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Answer the following questions to the best of your ability and I’ll post it here on my blog with your links! If you have any questions feel free to reach out via email or on X\/Twitter.
What\u2019s the story behind your very first piece of writing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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