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An Interview With Bryn ColvinTell us a bit about yourself. What would you like us to know about you? I'm a British author. Mostly I've been writing erotica, but in the last year or so I've started getting more into fantasy stories, including (hopefully) a graphic novel in the not too dim and distant. What are you doing now? (Career? Married? Single? Children? Pets?) I'm married, with one small child. When I'm not working on my own books, I also edit a bit. I volunteer for the Pagan federation, run a folk club and go gigging occasionally. What is your favourite food? I like fresh fruit and veg - can't adide pre packaged stuff. if I'm eating out, my preference is Chinese. What is your favourite colour? Black, hotly followed by dark green. What is your favourite sound? Any natural sound really - the wind in the trees, running water, birdsong - that sort of thing. Who is your favourite person? Right now, and outside my personal life? I'd say Sambre, she's a brilliant artist (you can find her as sambre-sambre on the deviantart website). I find her an absolute inspiration and we're working on some stuff together. What is your favourite place? I love the mountainous coast of North Wales. What is your favourite memory? I honestly don't think I could pick one, but all the happiest are connected to things I've achieved. What is your favourite article of clothing? My wedding dress - dark green, medieaval style wonder. What is your favourite word? I don't have a favourite, but I love anything archaic and obscure. What is your favourite writers' quote and why? My favourite quote comes from Neil Gaimon's 'American Gods' and involves a crow. Sadly I can't repeat it as its too long and contains some rude words! What is your most favourite quality about yourself? My imagination. I'm a real dreamer, and I spend a lot of time in my head, making up worlds, people, strange creatures and weird circumstances. What is the least favourite quality about yourself? I never seem to get enough done. If you could go anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why? I'd like to be by the sea - pretty much anywhere by the sea, just listening to the lapping waves and chilling out. Not much chance of that any time soon Im afraid. What inspires you to write and why? My friends, who are a wonderful bunch of people, who do itneresting things, tell me strange stories and generally fill my head with ideas. What is your favourite book and why? I'm not good at these 'pick one' questions. I couldn't even pick a series. Something by Robert Holdstock, or Neil Gaimon, maybe. What is your favourite genre and why? Fantasy because of its sheer scope and versatility. List your three favourite authors (any genre) and why? Neil Gaimon (have I mentioned him before?) What do you think makes a writer successful? Perserverance. Ot doesn't matter how good you are at writing, you;ve got to be bloody minded enough to keep going until you persuade people to read your stuff. Whta is it that makes you successful as a writer? I write unconventional stories. So, I'm not hugely famous, or rich, and probably never will be, but a few people really engage with what I do. If I'm inspiring someone else, I've achieved something. What are your goals as a writer? Just to keep writing, keep getting my work published, and to keep coming up with new, interesting ideas. What is the best tip you can give to fellow writers? If you want to make money, find a publisher with a formula that works, and stick to it. If you want to be happy, write what's in your heart. What do you hope to provide your readers with through your writing? I want to take my eraders away from the banalities of normal living, into strange worlds that will enrich and inspire them. List your three favourite online writer-resource sites and why (include URLS). www.thereadersstation.com - lots of neat stuff If you have published a book, tell us about your publishing success (title, publishing date and company, where it is available to purcahse). I've got quite a lot of books out - How long did it take you to write your book(s)? That varies from a few months to a year - depending on length and whether I get sidetracked into doing something else. Three months is fairly typical. What would you do differently if you could repeat the same publishing experience? I wish I'd discovered epublishing sooner and not wasted so much time chasing mainstream print publishers. What have you learned about the publishing world? It helps to have friends - other writers, editors, readers - people who will give you a helping hand, and who you look out for as well. This is your chance to 'Talk Back' to your readers. What would you like to say to them? A huge thanks to anyone who as ever read my work. Check out my website in September, I have a gift for you. What's the one thing that you want them to know about your writing? It doesn't suit everyone, but if you like strange and unpredictable, I might be worth a try. |
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