Today, we’re talking with Chris Fortunato about his book, Deadly Guests
Tell us something unexpected about yourself!
I coach high school junior varsity girls soccer.
Why do you write?
I don't know why.
Where did you get the inspiration for your current book?
It is a story collection, so there are many inspirations, all from conflicts in my life.
What do you enjoy the most about your genre?
With the best stories, you always care about what is going to happen to the protagonist.
How would you describe your writing process?
Slow and laborious.
What advice would you have for other writers?
Nobody cares. Only you. Throw the TV out the window.
How do you select your books’ titles and covers?
The title should have some relationship to what the story is about. At least for me.
What's your next step?
Wake up at 3 a.m. and write.
What book do you wish you'd written?
The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearn, by Brian Moore.
How do you react to seeing a new review for your book?
If it is a good review, pleased.
