We recently caught up with C. Edgar North and interviewed him about himself and what he would tell other authors. Find out what he had to say below.
Tell us something unexpected about yourself!
Eclectic -worked in 30+countries as a “workforce development” consultant for numerous development banks, aid groups and private sector
What novels affected you the most growing up?
Conrad's Youth, Ian Fleming's Bond books, Sea stories, war history
Where did the idea for your current book come from?
Proximity to smuggling, also working in U.K., The Maldives, India and Kyrgyzstan
Do you think there's any way you could ever run out of ideas for books?
Not yet but always seeking inspiration
What is your routine for writing and has this method changed over the span of your career?
Idea-blueprint-research/write-beta test-revise/polish
How important is marketing and social media for you?
I'm just learning – increasingly important
What advice would you have for other writers?
Write about what you know or have interest in – places, enlarging characters etc.
What are you reading now?
Stieg Larson's The Girl Who Played With Fire
What's your next step?
Learn how to market better (also have a new novel in process).
