Camp NaNo WriMo Contest Interview with author LC Cooper - Just Hold Me
I sat down with Author, LC Cooper this afternoon for a quick interview on her latest book. I'm excited to bring it to you here on the LC Cooper Website.
CJ: LC, how has this new book come about?
LC:
CJ: Can you tell us about the genre?
LC: The genre of this new book is
CJ: How are the characters creating the mood?
LC:
CJ: Does this story have a meaning you wish to express?
LC:
CJ: Are you excited about writing for this Camp NaNo WriMo Contest?
LC: Yes, because I love to write and the time pressure spurs me on.
CJ: Do you recommend this type of contest writing to new writers? explain?
LC: No, because writers who have already published their first novel have experience and have worked through much of the doubt that can come when writing. That being said, NaNo WriMo has a group for young writers, too.
CJ: In closing, LC can you tell your readers what is next on the horizon for their reading pleasure? LC: Next on the writing table is a sequel the Collen Rogerro Adventure Series, followed by, Chocolate Barbells; which will be a Romantic Comedy sequel to Christmess (a John and Jennifer Adventure). Also, I intend to complete two more novels waiting in the wings; Fortune Island-- the third in the Collen Rogerro Adventure Series and Second Chance -- a medically ethical "What if?" novel, that will be the fourth in the Collen Rogerro Adventure Series.
CJ: Wrapping this up, I'd like to thank you LC for sitting down with me today and giving your fans and followers a glimpse into this new Camp NaNo WriMo writing project! Good luck to you on this endeavor and keep us up to date when these next novels go to publish! CJD.Sign
October 2015 Interview with author LC Cooper
CJ: How has your writing been going since we last chatted?
LC: Well, I'm working on several new book projects and two short stories.
CJ: What has been your genre focus in writing?
LC: Adventure & Drama seem to get most of my attention at this time.
CJ: Have you changed your writing style?
LC: Not really changed it, but improved my story-telling skills.
CJ: If so, How?
LC: I've been doing a lot of reading an research about writing styles, technical skills, and Social Networking.
CJ: What do you initially want to get across to your readers about your leading men or woman?
LC: I'm trying to let my stories, honestly, be escapes from reality for my readers.
CJ: Are your stories indicative of your own personality?
LC: Some are, while others are personas of what I'd like to be, while others represent attributes in others that I despise in people.
CJ: Your newest novel "Royal Venom", how is it progressing?
LC: I'm in final edit. I've put a glimpse the story on my website under New Books.
Thank you LC Cooper for being available for my interview. It's been a pleasure listening to the excitement in your voice while you speak on your books. I hope to have another interview with you in the near future to discuss your finished piece, "Royal Venom".
LC: Well, I'm working on several new book projects and two short stories.
CJ: What has been your genre focus in writing?
LC: Adventure & Drama seem to get most of my attention at this time.
CJ: Have you changed your writing style?
LC: Not really changed it, but improved my story-telling skills.
CJ: If so, How?
LC: I've been doing a lot of reading an research about writing styles, technical skills, and Social Networking.
CJ: What do you initially want to get across to your readers about your leading men or woman?
LC: I'm trying to let my stories, honestly, be escapes from reality for my readers.
CJ: Are your stories indicative of your own personality?
LC: Some are, while others are personas of what I'd like to be, while others represent attributes in others that I despise in people.
CJ: Your newest novel "Royal Venom", how is it progressing?
LC: I'm in final edit. I've put a glimpse the story on my website under New Books.
Thank you LC Cooper for being available for my interview. It's been a pleasure listening to the excitement in your voice while you speak on your books. I hope to have another interview with you in the near future to discuss your finished piece, "Royal Venom".
April 2014 Interview with author LC Cooper
https://www.smashwords.com/interview/LCCooper
How do you approach cover design?
Covers are designed from the emotions the story evokes from the reader.
I avoid showing character details on covers. This gives the reader the lattitude to generate a unique version of the character in his/her mind as the story unfolds. This way, the reader has ownership.
Of late, I use Julie Pevnick Levy, an artist by trade, for cover design. She did a marvelous job on "My Slice of Heaven."
What are your five favorite books, and why?
1. The Dirk Pitt Series by Clive Cussler. Because it is an adventure series that uses scenery and narration to set up the plot; this is a style I have learned to incorporate into my own stories.
2. "1984" by George Orwell. It's scary as SHIT, and I want to go back in time and smack George Orwell for giving our government the idea of "Big Brother".
3. "Star Wars, Episode IV, ANew Hope," by George Lucas. It's an epic coming of age story that profoundly effected me.
4. "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistlestop Cafe," by Fannie Flagg . This story has a most delicious plot twist, so profoundly creepy that I've molded the concept into most of my stories.
5. "Legacy," by LC Cooper (li'l ol' me). This tale grew out of a challenge from one of my FanStory fans. I was dared to tell two stories at the same time around a plot that weaved both stories together. The result lays out a dire scenario for the future of humanity.
What do you read for pleasure?
My favorite stories are adventure mysteries and romantic comedies, but I have read so many that I can't point to a specific favorite author.
What is your e-reading device of choice?
My iPhone is my e-book reader of choice.
What book marketing techniques have been most effective for you?
This interview template has proven extremely helpful. Also, my publicist, CJD.sign, greatly expanded my reach to many new readers and potential fans through a new website and social-media platforms.
My short stories are priced for free to entice readers to purchase my novels. My first novel, "Legacy," is discounted to help overcome reader reluctance.
Giving away my novels for free doesn't work and neither have contests and periodic sales at retailer sites.
Indie publishing through Smashwords.com has proven invaluable, whereas Amazon's KDP platform has yielded meager results. Thanks to Smashwords's retailer partnerships, Barnes & Noble remains my most successful retailer platform, followed by Apple, and then Sony. I keep a suspicious eye on Amazon because, if what Mark Coker (founder and president of Smashwords.com) predicts becomes true with Hachette Publishing Group, then I'll focus only on retailers and publishing platforms that provide an ethical balance that is fair to authors. I hope Hachette has the guts to pull out of Amazon, or it will spell the end to the agency-pricing model and the end to author-publisher-determined pricing.
Describe your desk
My desk is a laptop in my lap, while I recline in my sofa.
When did you first start writing?
When I was 13, I wrote a Star Trek short story. During my formative years, I read a lot of adventure, sci-fi and comedy stories, which became influences in my writing style.
What's the story behind your latest book?
My latest book under construction is "Royal Venom," in which a jealous prince and a ruthless opportunist conspire to change royal lineage. Collin Reggero, the hero in "Legacy," becomes an unwitting pawn in this blood thirsty tale. -What would YOU do to become King?
What motivated you to become an indie author?
An unfriendly publishing environment, where I was rejected 54 times by agents and publishers for my first novel, proved the impetus to jump ship and try something different. Thankfully, I did my research and avoided the trap of vanity publishing. In 2010, all-knowing Google pointed me to self publishing via Smashwords and Kindle Direct Publishing. Without these platforms my short stories and novels would have become a meaningless hobby without an outlet.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
My greatest joy is looking at the world differently, and then coming up with stories and plot twists by tapping into my subconscious, God, and the universe. I am thrilled to write; it's a lot of fun to turn off my brain and let the stories characters take over.
. What do your fans mean to you?
There is no greater thrill than having someone download a story and spread the word to other readers. I purposely leave out non-essential details about characters so that my readers, fans in particular, can "own" the story--visualizing their own characters.
I would like to thank my family, my publicist - CJD.Sign, Julie Pevnick Levy, Ruth Ann Nordin, Stephanie Beaman, Joleene Naylor, and especially God for their contributions and encouragement over the years.
What are you working on next?
After "Royal Venom", the next project is "For The Love Of Peace"-- The story of a band of Copperheads sent to make peace with the South, during the bloody Civil War. Peace at any price?
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
My kids and cats compel me to get out of bed every day. Beyond that, I have a back log of over 50 short stories, novels and book series that inspire me to write.
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
I spend my time gardening, playing with the kids and the cats when I am not writing. As a family, we enjoy dining out.
Thank You LC Cooper for this great enlightening interview. I know your fans look forward to your next book projects and your short stories as well.
Again, Thank You LC for giving this great interview.
CJD.Sign
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