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The author, Kevin Kuhn, of ‘Do you realize?’, a book which won the 2018 eLit Book Gold Medal for Science Fiction, in conversation with Swati. A Different Truths exclusive.
Kevin Kuhn is the author of ‘Do you realize?’, a book which won the 2018 eLit Book Gold Medal for Science Fiction, Bronze medal- Visionary Fiction at Reader’s Favorite International Book Awards, was a finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards-Inspirational Fiction, IAN-Book of the Year-Science Fiction and at National Indie Excellence Awards- Visionary Fiction. Kevin is an active member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and lives in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, with his wife Melinda, and three children.
In conversation with Swati, Kevin answered some interesting questions regarding his work, inspirations and quirks.
Swati: When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
Swati: What do you think makes a good story?
Swati: What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your stories/books?
Readers want to experience the story by the actions and dialog of the characters. They lose interest when the narrator tells the feeling or motivation of the characters.
Swati: What is your main source of ideas/inspirations while writing?
Swati: What inspired you to create a character like Shiloh?
I wanted a character that would push my main character (George) to question his life. He had fallen into a rut and need to be pushed from his comfort zone.
Swati: What was one most surprising thing you learned while writing ‘Do You Realize?’
Swati: What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?
Swati: May we have your views regarding traditional publishing and self-publishing.
Self-publishing is really exploding now…. It’s really a great opportunity for new authors to get a start and learn about the publishing business.
Swati: What would you suggest that may help upcoming authors?
©Swati Kumar
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