Ask the Author: Dan Groat
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Dan Groat
A Punctual Paymaster is historical fiction about racism; An Enigmatic Escape is a collection of one short story and two novellas about definitions of family; Monarchs and Mendicants is Book 1 in the Gifford Ulrich Mystery Series centered about homelessness, Impressions is a collection of short stories from various topics I found floating around in my head; Pianos and Penance is Book 2 in the Gifford Ulrich Mystery Series involving friendship.
As for Mizzou in football and basketball, once again, it's "wait until next year!"
Happy Easter,
Dan
As for Mizzou in football and basketball, once again, it's "wait until next year!"
Happy Easter,
Dan
Dan Groat
When I have wanted to write, I have never been blocked, yet, but my writing regimen is unscheduled and casual. After I'm in to writing a new book, I spend much of my time away from the keyboard thinking about the plot and the characters, so that when I sit down to create, I have plenty to say. My best thinking time is walking in my back yard with my Shorty Jack, Zeke.
Dan Groat
The chance to get some of the characters who have been living in my head out into the world is an important part of writing to me.. My favorite goal is trying to create believable, sympathetic characters who fight through, over, and around obstacles to maintain their hope.
Dan Groat
Read a lot. Write a lot. If you write fiction, read things in your chosen genre, but also read how-to nonfiction books on the craft and science of writing. There is a never ending supply of advice, but don't assume it's all good. It's great to have a target audience if you want to sell books. Therefore, it's smart to write for them, but the first person you need to please and move emotionally is yourself. The most talented and the biggest selling authors receive some negative reviews. If the negative comments are usable, then try to profit from them, but remember you'll never please everyone.
Dan Groat
I am currently working on my fourth book, Pianos and Penance, Book 2 in the Gifford Ulrich series.
Dan Groat
After plot and characters are ready, my casual inspiration for the writing process comes from music and the outdoors. Once the first chapter of a book has been written, my inspiration comes from the characters.
Dan Groat
The original idea for my most recent book, Monarchs and Mendicants, came from a discussion with a friend about the work his wife was doing in helping the homeless through her church.
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