Interview With Author Leslie Henderson
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
To date, I’ve written three books. I’m currently working on my fourth book with my occasional writing partner, Joe A. Williams. It is a supernatural horror. BLINDSIGHTED: The Stronger Will Survive is a stand-alone novel that we adapted from our award-winning screenplay, BLINDSIGHTED.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“BLINDSIGHTED: The Stronger Will Survive,” is a stand-alone novel that my writing partner and I adapted from our award-winning screenplay titled, BLINDSIGHTED. It was inspired by a blind, female artists whose paintings look as if a sighted person had painted them. Add two retired police officers who have a knack for storytelling and you have a tale that makes you wonder if the events really happened. But we’ll never tell.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I love to listen to instrumental music to get into the mood of the scene I’m about to write. After writing the scene, I read it while the music plays in the background to ensure I have strike the right beats in my story with that of the music.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The “Save the Cat” trilogy by Blake Snyder, is my go-to book when crafting/outlining my story ideas. Once I get a solid frame to work with, I start putting meat on the bones.
What are you working on now?
Joe and I are currently developing a supernatural horror.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m still working on that as marketing and promotions are not my strong suit.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write, edit, rewrite, find at least three good beta readers who don’t know you, or that one good brutally honest friend who won’t mince words, and be bold enough to ask for their honest opinion. Then, close your mouth as they explain what they did and did not like, and then try to improve upon your story ( if you agree, or if two of the three readers make the same comments, positive or negative. Honest feedback is golden and necessary to grow as a writer…if you’re serious about being a writer.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Never get tired of rewriting/improving your story (if possible). Never get married to an idea, especially if said idea falls flat with your beta readers.
What are you reading now?
The Conspirator’s Hierarchy: The Story of the Committee of the 300, by Dr. John Coleman
What’s next for you as a writer?
Who knows? I’m this life of exploring my creativity!
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Bible, The Princess Bride, Old Yeller, The Heart of Man and The Mental Disorders.
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