1: What is the most productive time of the day for you to write?
I work a regular night shift, Mon-Thur, 9.30 at night whilst
5.30 in the morning. So I have to be productive in the afternoon around midday.
But this isn't my best time. I much prefer writing between 4.30
at 8.30 in the morning. I think it has something to do with the silence of the
house at that time.
2: Do you start your projects writing with paper and pen or is
it all on the computer?
I vary a lot on this. Most things I start with pen and paper
and, if it feels right, I'll finish it that way. If it doesn't feel right I'll
move to the PC.
I doubt that makes much sense as how can I describe it as a
feeling... I can't. Its like the style each story takes, it does so because it
feels right.
Or may be I'm just strange.
3: What do you draw inspiration from?
Last night at work I was going down the stairs and on each step
there was a drop of water. Each drop was bigger than the last. I followed the
trail down the stairs and out the door, only to find it was raining and had
destroyed any further evidence.
That alone inspired me to write and I started doing so during my
break. Everything around us can hold a dark undertone. You just have to know
where to look.
4: Do you set goals for yourself when you sit down to write such
as word count?
No... I just sit down and write. If the story is flowing (which
it usually is) I'll carry on until the kids get home from school.
For me its all about time. I wish I had more of it as then I
could write more than I do now.
5: Are you a published or a self published author and how do you
come up with your cover art?
I've got a foot in both camps. I have short stories published in
a variety of magazines and a double novella entitled "Tranquil
Disturbances" coming out from Skullvines Press later this year.
My wife set up Hadesgate Publications (now Hadesgate Multi Media
Productions) and published my first three novels, along with a variety of other
talented authors.
Since then I have moved into publishing my own stuff via the
ebook market. With this I have full control of the content and the look. For
certain projects I like this way of publishing.
6: What drives you to choose the career of being a writer?
I just want to make a wage doing what I love doing... If I could
make writing pay the bills I would be the happiest man alive.
7: Do you own an ebook reading device?
Not yet... I like books, but soon... very soon I shall be the
proud owner of a Notion Ink Adam which is a tablet that is going to make quite
an impact when its released.
8: Who are some of your favorite authors and What are you
reading now?
I've always been a fan of Shaun Hutson, Stephen King, James
Herbert, Clive Barker. I think all horror readers are.
In recent years I've become an avid follower of Brian Keene...
Love his stuff.
I've just finished reading "Tooth and Nail" by Craig
DiLouie, probably the best zombie style book this year. And I am currently
reading "BLOOD ORCHARD" by SD Hintz which is real mindf**k of a read.
9: What do you think of book trailers and do you have any plans
to have any?
I love book trailers. I think they are a fantastic way of
advertising books on the net.
I have just had one created by the very talented Louis Murrall
for Shredder and you can see it here: http://www.vimeo.com/16559243
10: How did you come up with the title of your latest book?
I always like to name a story or a novella before I start
writing, another little quirk of mine.
Knowing that this one was also going to be a film script I
wanted to keep the title short and sharp. One quick think about what my
creature looked like and the title Shredder just stuck.
11: What are you working on now that you can talk about?
I'm currently working on a few things with Tim Watchorn and
Julie Fernandez. Not sure how much I can or can't see but I can give a hint...
If this pulls off there will be something special heading for your TV screen
soon.
I shall be pushing Shredder out now as hard as I can, attempt to
build a following for the title so that the film will be slightly easier to
pitch.
Lots of writing to do. A few short stories and a new novel to
start.
If your readers fancy getting to know me a bit more they are
invited to take a look around www.garrycharles.co.uk
Lots of free fiction over there and some video footage,
including a short film I wrote entitled "Love is a Bullet" and
directed by the amazing Adrian Chappell.
They'll also find a trailer for a project I am writing and
directing with my eldest son, Ray.
I hope they enjoy the
visit.
"Lots of writing to do. A few short stories and a new novel
to start."
I'm also writing reviews
now for the new UK Horror Magazine, Shock Horror. As you can see my time is
pretty much spoken for.
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