This episode of Sonitotum features my answers to questions asked by listeners — what the online folk call an “AMA” (Ask Me Anything). You know I tend to be long-winded, so of the six questions submitted, this episode covers three. Stay tuned for the other three in episode twenty three… you might want to subscribe so you don’t miss it!

The Questions

1. Rebecca Burns asked, “Have any of your story characters been influenced by real-life people (friends, enemies, colleagues, family, authors, politicians, actors, etc)–if so, who, how, and why? (and do they know or is it a secret homage?)”
2. J. C. Hutchins asked, “What is your process for crafting believable, relatable characters in your fiction?”
3. Rebecca also asked, “Who is your biggest cheerleader? Who encourages you to persevere as an artist?”

Listen to the episode for my answers!

Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode

• Brave Men Run, the first of my Sovereign Era novels and stories.
• Mission Viejo, California.
• The O’Neal family.
• The Segerstrom family.
• Pilgrimage, the second Sovereign Era novel.
• Sorry, Jennifer Aniston. I’ll have my people call your people.
• “Get to Know Your Worst Self,” my article on how to write bad guys.
• Light of the Outsider, my latest novel.
• My article on beating procrastination for writers and other creators.
• WTF with Marc Maron.
• Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso.
• Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum (apologies, Michael, for spacing out on your last name…)
• Scott Roche, author of the Esho St. Claire Mysteries, and other works.
• My interview on the World Craft Club Podcast.
• My favorite reader review of Light of the Outsider… so far…
• Consider becoming a member of my mailing list community of friends and fans… it’s free, and I’ll send you my first novel as a thank you.
• If you have the desire and the means, consider lending your support to my creative endeavors — become a patron.
• Want to get in touch with me? I mention a lot of ways in the episode. You could start here.

What Did You Think About This Episode?

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