Join us this week, as our host sits down with Michael Pickard author of "Creative Deductions: Home Run" and many more! Learn about what inspired him to write his books. Advice for those aspiring readers and writers. Happy Reading and Writing!
Michael Pickard’s writing serves as the bridge between his professional work in technology and his passion for the creative arts.
Dozens of Pickard's short stories have been published, including Hardwired, which won a Ray Bradbury Creative Writing Prize in 2005.
Pickard’s extensive background working with cutting edge technology has proved helpful for imagining fictive universes and societies. Strong satire keeps readers grounded, thinking and laughing.
Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
00:45 What are your books about?
5:08 When writing your books, who were you thinking of for who your books are for?
6:30 How long have you been writing?
7:50 What is your schedule when you are writing?
9:18 What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?
10:38 Do you have a favorite snack or drink?
11:18 What type of books do you personally enjoy reading?
13:06 Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become a writer?
14:08 What type of books did you grow up reading? Were there any all time favorites?
15:28 Now as an adult, what are your favorite books?
16:56 Any advice for someone just starting to read again or begin writing their own book?
19:08 Where would someone found a critique group like you mentioned?
20:54 Whats one thing people are generally surprised to find out about you?
21:54 Any additional comments?
23:34 Where is the best place for readers to connect with you?
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