Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a first-time, self-published writer who has a passion for good fantasy and science fiction stories. I just self-published my first novel, Between Two Minds: Awakening, on September 1, 2017. During the day, I’m a certified scrum product owner for a large software company, and I help to drive the development of their flagship product. My other hobbies include playing the digital CCG Hearthstone and mixing original music pieces from music samples.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Between Two Minds: Awakening was the culmination of various aspects of my life. I was working as a data migration specialist when I had a series of unfortunate events occurred. To help get through the tough times, I thought about a fictionalization of my life but in a science fiction universe that was similar to our own but in the not-too-distance future with interesting possibilities.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Nothing too unusual, but some days I write can only write 100 words while others I can pump out 5,000.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’m probably odd in that I’m a casual reader, and I often don’t finish titles. I base my writing more on life and movies than other books. However, I’m a big fan of dystopian books like 1984 and Fahrenheit 451.
What are you working on now?
The sequel to Between Two Minds: Awakening.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
https://www.facebook.com/dcwrighthammer/
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t try to get it right the first time. Write, write, write, write, and write. Once you have a fairly complete story, go back and make it all work.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
My editor quoted Steven King, “Kill your darlings.” I tend to write compelling side stories within my chapters that are really fascinating (think Tarantino-esque). The problem was that they tended to not be related to the plot in any way. These darling stories can end up taking away from the overall book, so they either need to serve a bigger purpose or they need to be killed (pardon the expression).
What are you reading now?
I haven’t found time to do anything outside of my full-time job, care for my family, and write – so nothing right now.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Beyond the sequel to my debut novel, I have two other full length novels and a novella in mind.
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?
Probably the Game of Thrones series. I’ve watched the show, but I know the books are better.
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