Interview With Author L D Houghton
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is L D Houghton and I’ve written, gosh it must be nine books now, all some form of sci-fi; from technothrillers to dark comic sci-fi to hard sci-fi.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Mindfire; the trilogy was inspired by studies into the sources of human consciousness, international relations, the origins of totalitarianism, and of course the rapidly advancing fields of artificial intelligence.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write about my interests, mentioned above, and build my worlds as a sort of thought experiment to see where they lead.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
In terms of sci-fi, my inspirations range from Asimov and Herbert to James S A Corey and from Gibson to Peter Watts, among many others. In terms of themes and style, my main sources of inspiration and love come from Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write for yourself; no one else will.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
If there is a god, it is our duty to be their moral superior.
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