F.R. Thanks for chatting with us Terry! So tell us, what's the new book about?
T.P. Thanks. Averton is the story of a small Ohio city being used as the staging ground for an attempt to break the United States apart and form a heartland nation separate from the coasts. The extremist group responsible is an off-shoot of a paramilitary organization from the late 1960's. Through acts of terror, blackmail and deceit, the group is able to compromise the chief of police in the town of Averton.
F.R. Wow, sounds interesting! Are you going to give away the ending for our Fish Report readers?
T.P. No, but I encourage readers to find their way there. One hint: I do not make regular use of happy endings. I prefer bittersweet endings, and I find that "regret" is the most interesting state of mind for fiction.
F.R. Is this your first book and how long did it take to write from start to finish?
T.P. This is my third book, but the first to be available as an e-book download from the publisher, in this case Authorhouse. This book was first written over the course of a year back in the 90's. I completely re-wrote it three years ago. The original draft took about a year of my spare time.
F.R. What's your opinion on what it takes to be a best-selling author like a J.K. Rowling or Dan Brown?
T.P. You have to have something that grabs the attention of an editor or agent. Then it has to land on the right desk at the right time.
F.R. Last question. For any aspiring authors out there, any tips on publishing a successful book?
T.P. Edit your work over and over, then go over it once more. Keep sending it out, and wish for criticism, rather than avoid it.
Great stuff Terry and thanks for taking the time with us! To get your copy of Averton, click here!
F.R. Wow, sounds interesting! Are you going to give away the ending for our Fish Report readers?
T.P. No, but I encourage readers to find their way there. One hint: I do not make regular use of happy endings. I prefer bittersweet endings, and I find that "regret" is the most interesting state of mind for fiction.
F.R. Is this your first book and how long did it take to write from start to finish?
T.P. This is my third book, but the first to be available as an e-book download from the publisher, in this case Authorhouse. This book was first written over the course of a year back in the 90's. I completely re-wrote it three years ago. The original draft took about a year of my spare time.
F.R. What's your opinion on what it takes to be a best-selling author like a J.K. Rowling or Dan Brown?
T.P. You have to have something that grabs the attention of an editor or agent. Then it has to land on the right desk at the right time.
F.R. Last question. For any aspiring authors out there, any tips on publishing a successful book?
T.P. Edit your work over and over, then go over it once more. Keep sending it out, and wish for criticism, rather than avoid it.
Great stuff Terry and thanks for taking the time with us! To get your copy of Averton, click here!
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