Ask the Author: Mitchell R. Stevens

July 30, 2014 ~ Mitchell R. Stevens ~ Leave a comment

What are you currently working on?
The 2nd book in the Deceit series, Deadly Deceit.

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?
Attempt to write everyday, even if it’s only one paragraph. It will eventually become part of your routine.

What’s the best thing about being a writer?
Providing enjoyment to the reader.

How do you deal with writer’s block?
Just write something, anything to keep the juices flowing. Edits can always be made later.

Questions are from:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/8075049.Mitchell_R_Stevens/questions

At What Point in a Book Should it ‘Grab’ The Reader?

July 24, 2014January 29, 2016 ~ Mitchell R. Stevens ~ Leave a comment

Every avid reader I know wants the book to grab their attention and not let it go until the end of the book. Take fiction for example, how feasible is it for an author to lay the groundwork for a good plot, which includes character development, and hook the reader before the end of the first chapter. Sure, there is always violence, sex and intrigue that can be thrown in to tantalize, but will you end up with scrambled eggs versus a well prepared omelet?

What think you?