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Author Interview Questions Name* First Last Email* Website or Blog Please enter your website or blog address (we will display it in the interview)Interview QuestionsPlease select from our list of questions belowQuestion 1*Select One...Tell us about your latest novelHow did you get the idea for your novel?How did you come up with the title?Who created the cover and how did you choose that image?What genre is your book?Why does that genre appeal to you as a writer?Describe your book in 15 words or lessWhat is your favorite chapter of your book, and why?Who are your favorite writers and why?If you could have written any novel in the world, which would you choose and why?What is your favorite childhood book?What is your favorite quote about writing?How old were you when you made the decision to become a writer?What prompted that decision?Are you a full time writer, or do you still have a “day” job? If so, what is your day job?What is your next project?What do you love most about writing?What do you hate about writing?What advice would you give to a new writer?What is the best book you ever read on writing?What is the key to realistic and memorable characters?Describe a typical writing day for youDid you have to do any type of research for your book?How do you write – long hand, desktop, laptop, etc?How many drafts do you typically write before you have a finished product?Do you have any special circumstances that help you to write – music, lighting, clothing, a certain chair, etc?If you were stranded on a deserted island and could only have five books with you, what books would you choose?Tell us a little about yourselfWhat was the last great book that you read?Answer - Question 1*Question 2*Select One...Tell us about your latest novelHow did you get the idea for your novel?How did you come up with the title?Who created the cover and how did you choose that image?What genre is your book?Why does that genre appeal to you as a writer?Describe your book in 15 words or lessWhat is your favorite chapter of your book, and why?Who are your favorite writers and why?If you could have written any novel in the world, which would you choose and why?What is your favorite childhood book?What is your favorite quote about writing?How old were you when you made the decision to become a writer?What prompted that decision?Are you a full time writer, or do you still have a “day” job? If so, what is your day job?What is your next project?What do you love most about writing?What do you hate about writing?What advice would you give to a new writer?What is the best book you ever read on writing?What is the key to realistic and memorable characters?Describe a typical writing day for youDid you have to do any type of research for your book?How do you write – long hand, desktop, laptop, etc?How many drafts do you typically write before you have a finished product?Do you have any special circumstances that help you to write – music, lighting, clothing, a certain chair, etc?If you were stranded on a deserted island and could only have five books with you, what books would you choose?Tell us a little about yourselfWhat was the last great book that you read?Answer - Question 2*Question 3*Select One...Tell us about your latest novelHow did you get the idea for your novel?How did you come up with the title?Who created the cover and how did you choose that image?What genre is your book?Why does that genre appeal to you as a writer?Describe your book in 15 words or lessWhat is your favorite chapter of your book, and why?Who are your favorite writers and why?If you could have written any novel in the world, which would you choose and why?What is your favorite childhood book?What is your favorite quote about writing?How old were you when you made the decision to become a writer?What prompted that decision?Are you a full time writer, or do you still have a “day” job? If so, what is your day job?What is your next project?What do you love most about writing?What do you hate about writing?What advice would you give to a new writer?What is the best book you ever read on writing?What is the key to realistic and memorable characters?Describe a typical writing day for youDid you have to do any type of research for your book?How do you write – long hand, desktop, laptop, etc?How many drafts do you typically write before you have a finished product?Do you have any special circumstances that help you to write – music, lighting, clothing, a certain chair, etc?If you were stranded on a deserted island and could only have five books with you, what books would you choose?Tell us a little about yourselfWhat was the last great book that you read?Answer - Question 3*Question 4*Select One...Tell us about your latest novelHow did you get the idea for your novel?How did you come up with the title?Who created the cover and how did you choose that image?What genre is your book?Why does that genre appeal to you as a writer?Describe your book in 15 words or lessWhat is your favorite chapter of your book, and why?Who are your favorite writers and why?If you could have written any novel in the world, which would you choose and why?What is your favorite childhood book?What is your favorite quote about writing?How old were you when you made the decision to become a writer?What prompted that decision?Are you a full time writer, or do you still have a “day” job? If so, what is your day job?What is your next project?What do you love most about writing?What do you hate about writing?What advice would you give to a new writer?What is the best book you ever read on writing?What is the key to realistic and memorable characters?Describe a typical writing day for youDid you have to do any type of research for your book?How do you write – long hand, desktop, laptop, etc?How many drafts do you typically write before you have a finished product?Do you have any special circumstances that help you to write – music, lighting, clothing, a certain chair, etc?If you were stranded on a deserted island and could only have five books with you, what books would you choose?Tell us a little about yourselfWhat was the last great book that you read?Answer - Question 4*Question 5*Select One...Tell us about your latest novelHow did you get the idea for your novel?How did you come up with the title?Who created the cover and how did you choose that image?What genre is your book?Why does that genre appeal to you as a writer?Describe your book in 15 words or lessWhat is your favorite chapter of your book, and why?Who are your favorite writers and why?If you could have written any novel in the world, which would you choose and why?What is your favorite childhood book?What is your favorite quote about writing?How old were you when you made the decision to become a writer?What prompted that decision?Are you a full time writer, or do you still have a “day” job? If so, what is your day job?What is your next project?What do you love most about writing?What do you hate about writing?What advice would you give to a new writer?What is the best book you ever read on writing?What is the key to realistic and memorable characters?Describe a typical writing day for youDid you have to do any type of research for your book?How do you write – long hand, desktop, laptop, etc?How many drafts do you typically write before you have a finished product?Do you have any special circumstances that help you to write – music, lighting, clothing, a certain chair, etc?If you were stranded on a deserted island and could only have five books with you, what books would you choose?Tell us a little about yourselfWhat was the last great book that you read?Answer - Question 5*Author Photo or Book Cover Image*Please upload a head and shoulders photo of yourself, OR an image file of your book cover. The file should be a in JPG(aka JPEG) format. For best viewing a size of 120 px wide x 160 px in height is optimal.Featured Book #1 TitlePlease enter the Title of the book you would like to featureFeatured #1 Amazon ASIN **Please enter your 10 digit Amazon ASIN (found in the Product Details sections of your Amazon listing) for the first book you would like to feature. **If you do not provide an ASIN, your book will not appear in the review.Featured Book #2 TitlePlease enter the Title of the book you would like to featureFeatured #2 Amazon ASIN **Please enter your 10 digit Amazon ASIN (found in the Product Details sections of your Amazon listing) for the first book you would like to feature. **If you do not provide an ASIN, your book will not appear in the review.Closing CommentsEnter any links, closing comments, or information you would like to tell our readers. 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