PDB: Can you pitch your latest publication in 25 words or less?
DIG TEN GRAVES, a collection of bleak, violent stories designed to make you feel horrible about the world..99 cents for a limited time.
PDB: Which books, films or television shows have floated your boat recently?
I usually catch television shows way after the fact by renting them on DVD. Having said that, I just finished up Deadwood, which I enjoyed a lot, and the first season of Dexter. Yeah, I know, old news. Movies, I've even farther behind. Just saw a great Charles Bronson flick called Chato's Land, re-watched the Coen Bros. True Grit, and obsessed over The Sweet Smell of Success for a while.
PDB: Is it possible for a writer to be an objective reader?
I can't speak for all writers, but it's difficult for me. That probably has just as much to do with being a constant reader as it does being a writer, though. You become hyper-aware of what makes a story work and you notice little details, good or bad. But it doesn't detract from my enjoyment too much.
PDB: Do you have any interest in writing for films, theatre or television?
Oh, hell yes. I'd love the chance to write a film script especially.
PDB: How much research goes into each book?
The least amount I can get away with. There's more research involved in writing a Western, of course, because even if the story is more mythological than historical, you still have to place in firmly in the context of history. Writing stories that take place modern day, however, the only research I do tends to be on the fly, just details.
PDB: How useful or important are social media for you as a writer?
HUGELY important. I wouldn't be here now without it. Not just the tedious self-promotional stuff, but also the network of friends and fellow writers who offer support and keep you up to date. I don't think I'd ever have sold a single book if not for that.
PDB: What’s on the cards in 2012?
Lined up at the moment, I have the second Hawthorne story to finish (coming very soon!) from Trestle Press. The first one, "That Damned Coyote Hill", was surprisingly well received and so Hawthorne is set to become a series character. Two or three commissioned stories after that which I can't really say much about yet. Sometime in '12 Snubnose Press will be releasing my second full-length novel, CITY OF HERETICS, and then it's back to work on my third novel, which I started a couple months ago but have been sadly neglecting.
4 comments:
Dig ten graves is a great title. I agree that I don't have much trouble separating out my reading self from my writing self. I'm glad of that. I sure do love reading.
I so love bleak, violent stories that make me feel horrible. Makes my black little heart swell. Heath Lowrance is quickly becoming one of my favourite noir writers. :)
I have to get onto Dig Ten Graves - ahhh, time to read! I'm the same as Heath in catching TV shows much later on DVD. I still haven't watched Deadwood. Great chat, lads.
"...designed to make you feel horrible about the world"
I couldn't describe DIG TEN GRAVES better! Worth every goddamn penny you'll put on it and even afterwards, you'll feel like you've ripped someone off.
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