Ask the Author: Lloyd A. Green
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Lloyd A. Green
It would love to travel to the world of Arrakis in the book Dune written by Frank Herbert. To live the life of a Fremen on that harsh desert planet would be rough, at first. But the opportunity to ride and control a wild 300 foot long worm, would be liberating and worth the enormous sacrifices.
Lloyd A. Green
That would have to be the mysteries of love and death.
How two people can have so much in common (one of my past relationships) and be so in love but can't make it as a couple for an extended amount of time, is a deeply complicated mystery. I wrote about it in my second book, The Dream Dilemma, but I will always have my updated theories on what went wrong. The book became a great mystery.
Loss of a loved one is an even bigger mystery. When I try to understand why my late wife passed away at such a young age, the spiritual and logical reasons for it happening still baffles me. One day I hope to write about it but after fourteen years, it continues to be too painful to put down on paper.
How two people can have so much in common (one of my past relationships) and be so in love but can't make it as a couple for an extended amount of time, is a deeply complicated mystery. I wrote about it in my second book, The Dream Dilemma, but I will always have my updated theories on what went wrong. The book became a great mystery.
Loss of a loved one is an even bigger mystery. When I try to understand why my late wife passed away at such a young age, the spiritual and logical reasons for it happening still baffles me. One day I hope to write about it but after fourteen years, it continues to be too painful to put down on paper.
Lloyd A. Green
My favorite fictional couple is Henry and Clare in The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. As Henry jumps in and out of time (and the life of his wife, Clare), a bittersweet sadness attached me to the couple's relationship. In addition to the worldly issues that plague our "regular" relationships, Henry and Clare hold a extra appreciation for the time that they have together because it is so fleeting. As the couple meet one another during so many different ages, the writer explores the different levels of love that are possible between these same two people. Ms. Niffenegger's story truly brings new meaning to the phrase, "I loved you before I met you."
Lloyd A. Green
My favorite book used to be Dune by Frank Herbert. Not only does he build unique and memorable characters but his ability to construct whole worlds and their societies is astounding. This book lead me to read all the books in the Dune series (written by Frank, not his son).
Presently, Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card continues to hold my top spot. Life stories have always interested me. Ender's journey through childhood (and then adulthood in subsequent books) is both innovative and startling and shows what we all might be capable of when pushed. Card's sequels, prequels and off-shoots to the original book, keep diving back into the world of Ender with each new edition. The Swarm is on my list to soon be read.
Presently, Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card continues to hold my top spot. Life stories have always interested me. Ender's journey through childhood (and then adulthood in subsequent books) is both innovative and startling and shows what we all might be capable of when pushed. Card's sequels, prequels and off-shoots to the original book, keep diving back into the world of Ender with each new edition. The Swarm is on my list to soon be read.
Lloyd A. Green
Hi there. Don't know any beta readers. I only use a copyeditor after I've finished a draft I'm comfortable with.
Interesting idea, listening in on others in order to make realistic dialogue. Think I'll try it.
Interesting idea, listening in on others in order to make realistic dialogue. Think I'll try it.
Lloyd A. Green
The love that I have for my old high school friends and the building we grew up in gave me the idea for the last book. The building stands in a gothic style with gargoyles watching from the roof, no less. Not much of a stretch to bring the building into the future, develop students that are enjoying their time at the school and then add a sense of mystery, then horror.
Lloyd A. Green
Sometimes a dream will spark an idea, which will turn into an entire book. Mostly I pay attention to my imagination.
Lloyd A. Green
I'm working on the sequel to "Castle on the Hill: Secrets." It will be filled with more ghosts and new developments for the students of the Castle.
Lloyd A. Green
You never know where inspiration will come from. Walk with a pad of paper and jot down any ideas that you have for a story. Get someone else to read your work. We get so caught up in the way we write, it's best to have a fresh set of eyes take a look at what we've written. Also, do not be afraid of criticism. Like it or not there will always be critics. Use it as a way to possibly improve your work.
Lloyd A. Green
I love the wonderful way that I feel when writing. The ability not just to release the thoughts in my weary mind but to be able to look back and examine them. Also knowing that others are interested in what I'm writing makes this this old world not so crazy.
Lloyd A. Green
I find it best to move away from the computer, take a walk outside or read a book. This usually will get the brain matter flowing.
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