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Interview – Robin D’Amato.

Interview

– When did you start writing novels, what moved you to start writing?

I’ve been starting and not finishing novels since college. Then I discovered National Novel-Writing Month in 2006. Wrote my first, complete draft. Have been joining them off and on for years since then. Somebody’s Watching You’s first draft was written that way.

– Tell us about your book. Why should everyone buy it?

Somebody’s Watching You deals with marriage difficulties from internal and outside influences. It explores psychological issues and the way people cope. The story is a suspenseful read, but has moments of humor to break up the tension.

– What is your all time favorite novel/book? What makes it special?

Catcher in the Rye is my favorite book. I’ve read it several times, and will probably read it again, maybe soon. The story is compelling, but the first-person narrative puts you right inside Holden’s head, which at times is an uncomfortable but fascinating place to be.

– Tell us a bit about your writing process.

I start with notes about my idea, including research where needed. When I write the first draft, I try to write with minimal editing to get the story down. This then works as a draft and an outline. Then I do several revisions to add color, fix consistency problems, and make sure the language is interesting.

– What author would you love to have dinner with?

Stephen King. I follow him on Twitter and he seems like an interesting, likeable guy. If Kurt Vonnegut were still alive, I would certainly want to have dinner with him. He had such a fascinating mind. We could debate the use of semi-colons, me for, him against.

– Tell us about your hobbies and passions other than writing.

I was a dancer and choreographer for many decades. I have a huge LP collection from which I make mix-CDs

– We have many followers who would like to start writing a book or are already writing their first book, any advice for these brave people?

I think everyone has a good story or two in them. I think it helps to keep writing and not worry about editing so much in the first draft. Get your basic ideas down. Once you have a first draft, you’ll have a feeling of accomplishment which will make going back and revising less of a chore.

– How often do you write, daily, every other day or?

Every day if I’m in the middle of a project. Then I take some time off to regroup.

– What are you reading at the moment?

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman.

– A final message for our circleofbooks.com readers.

A big thank you to everyone who has read this interview, and for the support of Indie authors.

Thank you Robin D’Amato. We at circleofbooks.com wish you much success!

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