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Q. Why haven't you published your second book yet?
A. There are three reasons. First, I found it difficult to motivate myself after not finding much of a readership for the first tome. I attribute this to the fact that my fiction is intended for a niche market which I have been unable so far to reach. Secondly, I feel that Fate to some extend dictates when I am ready to tackle a scene. And, finally, my life is full of challenges and commitments, and it is very difficult to set aside the hours I need to advance at any reasonable pace. Of course, I work very slowly due to the creative juices I must constantly stir to prepare the text for composition. I have resolved to work doubly hard in 2008, so wish me the best!
Q. Will all of your books have the same style of writing?
A. A writer may espouse more than one literary style, but his fiction will always reveal heavy traces of a unifying personal style. The same can be said of the author's choice of tone within the text.
Q. Why do you self-publish?
A. You noticed. I self-publish because I want to have control over the text. There is a treasure of wordplays that could be edited out by a publisher that's not paying attention. Also, scenes that may seem irrelevant to a storyline, but which contain pertinent information, could be purged from my fiction. Self-publishing represents a great financial burden, but it allows for artistic freedom. And that is important to me, because I will not compromise my vision.
Q. Is this going to turn into some kind of Star Wars?
A. If you mean, will there eventually be aliens, and battles between galactic species, then the answer is yes. But, of course, the approach will be my own. I thrive on the unconventional approach to storytelling.
Q. All these names are driving me crazy. Do I have to remember them all?
A. If a character (human or otherwise) finds its way into my writing, that character deserves the dignity of a name, even if it will never reappear. My advice is to just relax and read the scenes. If a character reappears, you can always check the Dream Index for past appearances/references to refresh your memory. Also, the first tome serves as an introduction to the space colony. A few of the characters will have major roles to play throughout the series, but there is no way for the reader to know which ones at this point in time. The second tome has more focus, and you will find a handful of recurring characters with whom you can become comfortable.
Q. Does it help to know French?
A. Can't hurt. There is quite a bit of French in the rather lengthy Prologue of the first tome, but only because it all takes place in France. Translations of the French are provided in the footnotes on each page where French text appears. If you know French, you can forego the footnotes and spare your eyes yoyo-itis. The good news is that Emmy de Zelaware dreamt in English, so once you've made it through the Prologue, you can breathe a sigh of relief. It must be pointed out, however, that since Emmy does speak French, the language is ever present in her comatose dreamstate, and therefore the occasional French word or reference will occasionally pop up in the dreamtext.
Q. Why should I read your fiction?
A. There's nothing else out there quite like it. Give it a try, and you'll see what I mean!