Interview With Author C. R. BUCHANAN
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
To date, I have written eight novels, though, I only started releasing them recently. I wanted to ensure continual releasing for the 20 books I have planned before going public with them.
My fascination with writing was piqued in middle school after I won a writing contest for a 10-page story entitled, “Attack of the killer croutons from a planet somewhere near Mars!” Later in life, I plunged myself headfirst into the world of acting but never put the pen down. I have since penned multiple feature films, budded into a novelist, and won Best Supporting Actor at The International Film Festival in Madrid, Spain.
On another note: I’m also a seasoned script editor, story editor, former professional fighter, and a bit of a goofball.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Tower was my latest release. It was inspired by a John Lewis story that is now in early pre-production to be a feature film. It’s initial inception, I think, came from John Lewis’ background as a professional fighter and love of Sci-Fi.
The forward in that one was actually written by a Hollywood director. So, that’s pretty cool. At least, to me it is.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write in 15 to 30min spurts and distract myself for a short period. Averaging about 2,000 words per hours, this keeps me focused for 2,000 to 5,000 words a day. Though, I do have lows of 800 and highs of 7,000+, depending on how busy or motivated I am.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I don’t think anyone influenced me. I like many authors from King, to Koontz, to Rowling, to Cline and everyone in between. As long as it’s done well withing its genre, I am on board.
Honestly, I have read more nonfiction than I have anything else.
What are you working on now?
My current work in progress is a stack of books making up a single storyline entitled, The Uncharted Horizon’s Serial. This story was inspired by its original premise, on in which my writing partner, Jason Diamond, initially laid the groundwork for. We simply expanded it off his initial idea and concept.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have a stacked promo being implemented in Feb. for The Tower and Binary, and it will involve many sources.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes, grow thick skin, follow your instinct, and follow my blog on GoodReads… where there will be a ton about the craft and how to make it.
Also, practice your typing. Get faster. Period.
How to juggle multiple writing projects at the same time.
https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog_posts/23330174-1-how-to-juggle-writing-multiple-projects-at-the-same-time
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“The First Draft of Anything Is Shit.”
~:Ernest Hemingway:~
Believe it. Accept it. Live by it.
What are you reading now?
Adrian Tchaikovshy’s “Shards of Earth”
What’s next for you as a writer?
I plan on putting out 6+ novels a year. At least, that’s the goal.
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?
If I were stranded on a desert island, my perspective might change, and I’d answer along the lines of…
Well, I’d have to research, but most likely books about surviving on your own in the wildreweness.
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