1. Please introduce yourself to those reading this blog post. My name is Adrian Lopez. I currently write in several genres; Romance, Children’s Picture Books, and Horror. Planning on doing a poetry collection sometime next year as well. Have a podcast on Youtube called Between Authors. I interview other indie authors hoping to introduce them to a larger audience.
2. Has writing always been part of your life and when did you “know” that it was time to start writing your first book? I have written all my life. For me writing was always my therapy. I have written stories and poems my entire life. But, I had never shared them with anyone before. My wife and I were looking for a way to heal the loss of our daughter during pregnancy. Years of fertility struggles had taken a toll on us emotionally. She knew I loved to write and suggested I write a book. We both decided that a children’s book where I tell bedtime stories to my daughter would be an excellent way to honor her memory.
3. How difficult was it writing your first book? My children’s book was difficult because of the subject. I was telling a bedtime story to my daughter who is not with us, with stories of my grandparents who were the most influential people in my life. A lot of emotions that went into the entire process.
4. Have you ever wanted to give up and what stopped you? Honestly no. This was such a passion project for my wife and I that I was determined to make it happen.
5. Who is the most supportive of you and your dream to be a writer? My wife Judie and my mother-in-law Maria. They are my foundation. They support me in everything I choose to do. Absolutely would give the world to both of them.
6. Anything specific you want to tell your readers? I would say that my journey as an author will be to honor what I would want to read. I plan to always try and come from a different angle in any story I write. Horror will be my primary genre outside of my children’s books.
7. What is the best advice given to you (book or otherwise), and by whom? I would say that the best advice I have ever received is to honor your heart and soul. Feed what you truly love always, even if it is not the easiest path. That advice came from life in general. Everyone has obstacles in life, it is what you choose to do with those obstacles that makes all the difference.
8. What is your target audience and what aspect of your writing do you feel targets that audience? My love for horror comes from cinema. I have seen everything from the original Universal monsters, the years of Hammer studios, through all the newer genres. My horror stories are written from an aspect as if you were watching it as a film. I write as I am viewing it as the cinematographer’s point of view.
9. Did the cover evolve the same way, or did you work with someone to make it come together for you? I hired a professional for the cover. Betty Martinez on Reedsy. I had a vision of an old 50’s horror poster look. Gave her my theme and some key points I wanted shown and she brought it to life. Absolutely love my cover!
10. What are you working on now? Can we get a peek, an excerpt? I am currently working on a Zombie Apocalypse book. Little too early to share excerpts for now. However, I will say that it takes place in a world where everyone knows what a zombie is as we all do. Movies, books, etc. have made them part of pop culture. So the shock of what is happening around them is there, but they quickly realize what they possibly could be dealing with.
11. Any last words before we wrap things up? Read, write, rinse and repeat. Everything, no matter what it is takes practice. You will never be perfect unless you are willing to fail and learn from that. Just keep writing and you will find your voice and get better.
Greetings, Adrian! Thank you for taking the time to share. What courage it must have taken to write that book to your daughter… Celebrating your every success.
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Greetings, Adrian! Thank you for taking the time to share. What courage it must have taken to write that book to your daughter… Celebrating your every success.
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Thank you Annette! I appreciate that!🫶
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Thank you Mary for the opportunity. Here are the links to my books.
Lycaon Bloodlines
Julianna’s Bedtime Stories
Everything can be found on my website
alstorytimellc.com
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