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Having just read your novella 'The Cave', I was wondering whether you share the same affinity to caves as the narrator. If so, can you tell us more about your fascination and how this came about?
Scott Dyson Thanks for asking! I have always loved visiting caves whenever I was on family trips; my dad must have liked them too because he often went out of him…moreThanks for asking! I have always loved visiting caves whenever I was on family trips; my dad must have liked them too because he often went out of him way to see one. Something about being in the total darkness, seeing the beautiful formations and colors that simply aren’t “there” in the absence of artificial lighting just has always intrigued me. I was inspired to write “The Cave” by a novel by Richard Laymon, and felt that a cave would be the perfect setting. Fortunately my wife likes visiting caves as well so we check them out whenever we come across them in our travels!(less)
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How do you deal with writer’s block?
Scott Dyson Since I am a full time health care professional, I can only be a part-time writer. When I get blocked, I usually move on to other things. I read more,…moreSince I am a full time health care professional, I can only be a part-time writer. When I get blocked, I usually move on to other things. I read more, I concentrate on my work, and I try to focus on enjoyable things. Then I go back and reread from the beginning, decide if I like what I've written and where I'm going, and pick it up where I left off.

Other tricks I use is switching my point of view character and writing a few chapters from another perspective. Then I'll go back and incorporate that perspective into the point-of-view character and see where it takes me. (less)
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New Release! Happy Halloween!

For the first time in 6 years, I have a new release!

LAST ONE LEFT is a follow-up to my longish (37000 words) novella ODD MAN OUT. It picks up a few months after the events of that book. Paul and Amy are planning their wedding. And Roger is still on the run. But he’s coming back, and vengeance is on the table this time.

I’m proud of this book; it’s a short (a bit less than 30000 words) but acti

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message 1: by Majenta
Aug 02, 2017 07:31PM

Majenta Hi, Scott! Thank you for contacting me. Congratulations on your books! Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Have a great August 2017. Blessings!

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