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T:<\/strong> What has been the most rewarding part of the writing process for you?\u00a0 Was it spilling your thoughts onto the page, the first time someone picked up your book and asked you to sign it, getting your first praise from someone who read it, or some other time altogether?<\/p>\nBMD: <\/strong>For me it\u2019s two things. I have so many ideas that just getting them out on paper or on a computer feels good in and of itself. Knowing that an idea or my version of an idea is finally a part of a cohesive story feels great. The second thing is when people respond positively about my writing. When people comment and say \u201cwow, this is amazing!\u201d or \u201cYou should consider publishing a book!\u201d makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
T:<\/strong> What challenges have you faced along the way when it came to publish your first book?<\/p>\nBMD:\u00a0 <\/strong>Paying for it! Paying for publication was a more frustrating task than writing the book. I wasn\u2019t always financially stable and because of that things were much harder for me. Everything else was a cakewalk in comparison. Writing, editing, re-editing, and promotion can\u2019t hold a candle to being broke and trying to pay for a book. I\u2019m just glad I\u2019ve made it this far.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
T:<\/strong> What advice would you give to other writers and storytellers who are just starting out on their journey about what kinds of things to look out for?<\/p>\nBMD: <\/strong>There is nothing new under the sun so don\u2019t worry about if your story is similar to someone else\u2019s. Find your<\/em> story and tell that story in your<\/em> own way. Think about what you can do to make that story yours and what you can add to make it stand out. Sometimes adding a single character or item to a dull or common situation can completely change how it reads. There\u2019s a moment in the I Am Legend book that sticks with me to this day. Spoilers for anyone who has t read it yet. The main character runs from his car to his door while being chased by monsters. Seems like the standard scenario, right? But when he makes it to the door, he realizes in his rush that he forgot the keys to his house in the car and has to run back to get them as a horde of monsters are rushing down the street to him. A standard moment made into a much better one just by the addition of one item. So, to reiterate, find your<\/em> story!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
T:<\/strong> Have you ever run into any creative roadblocks on your writing journey?\u00a0 What did you do to make sure they wouldn\u2019t hold you down?<\/p>\nBMD: <\/strong>I don\u2019t have many moments of writer\u2019s block personally so I can\u2019t really speak to that particular problem. The issue I have sometimes is when a specific scene or moment contradicts the previous scene or messes up an upcoming moment in the story. I usually find them when I re-read a story and it\u2019s frustrating when I have to redo an entire scene because it doesn\u2019t make sense in the larger scope of the story. My method of fixing that is thoroughly re-reading the narrative and being open to change it if necessary.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
T:<\/strong> What\u2019s next for the Between Heaven and Hell series?\u00a0 Are you working on a sequel already?<\/p>\nBMD: <\/strong>The sequel is already completed and being edited now. I like to be a bit ahead of the curve when it comes to my writing so I\u2019m going to attempt to have my next book completed as the previous book hits the shelves, that way I have some breathing room between stories in case anything comes up. Between Heaven and Hell will be a multi book series. I already have in mind what stories I want to tell as I continue and what arcs each of the characters will take as I go. I won\u2019t say exactly how many books I plan on writing in this series, but I will say it will be at least five. If you\u2019re a fan of character development, then you\u2019re gonna enjoy this ride!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
T:<\/strong> Are there any hints you can give us about the sequel to the first book (without spoiling too much, of course)?<\/p>\nBMD: <\/strong>Normally I\u2019d say no because even the little things matter when I write a story and I\u2019d hate to accidentally ruin a moment for any of my readers. Since this is my first interview, I\u2019ll make an exception. All I can say is that you\u2019re going to learn more about Father\u2019s past and how his actions shaped his life.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
T:<\/strong> Where can readers go to find out more about you and the Between Heaven and Hell series?<\/p>\nBMD: <\/strong>I\u2019ll have a website up soon which will have everything Between Heaven and Hell related where fans can get updates on all of my books and anything related to me as well. I will also have more info about the inspiration for my books and the origin of the characters for the fans that want to know more about that. As for now, anyone can follow me on Twitter @BDavis_Author, on Instagram @bdavis_author, and on Facebook @tefus2004<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
T:<\/strong> Thank you once again to Brandon Davis for sharing some of his time and his insights.\u00a0 It\u2019s always great to get into the mind of an up-and-coming author. \u00a0Davis\u2019s debut story is Between Heaven and Hell: Genesis<\/em>, and it is available on Amazon and Dorrance Publishing.\u00a0 Check it out if you want to take on a great urban fantasy!\u00a0 Don’t forget to check out the awesome trailer for the book below.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n