Interview L. C. Wright

by

Lynette Hall Hampton

1) Congratulations on the publication of Monterey Madness - Mr. One Pocket. Tell us a bit about it. Where’s it set? What’s it about? Tell a little about your protagonist.

Thanks. Adam Shaw is a rough exterior/soft hearted Monterey, Ca. police detective who has trouble playing nice with others. While on suspension, his best friend is accused of a murder he didn’t commit and Shaw, unable to use department resources, enlists the help of an eclectic band of miscreants who know more about breaking the law than solving a crime.

2) What is your background and how did you come to writing?

Though I’ve written many small articles over the years, my real writing towards getting published only began about ten years ago. Truth be told, my real motivation was to not be stuck watching all the reality TV shows my wife loves. It just proves that something good can come out of a negative situation.

3) What is your writing ritual? Do you have a set schedule or do you write in spurts?

Admittedly, I write in spurts though not as much as I used to. When life isn’t in the way, my schedule is to write every evening for one to two hours. I try to make sure I get at least 600-700 words well written every time I sit down at the computer.

4) When are you most creative? Are you a day or night person?

Creativity/inspiration can happen anytime. What’s most important is making sure I write those thoughts down to be used when the time is right.

5) What obstacles did you have to overcome while writing this book and how did you conquer them? 

This book was the most fun I’ve ever had. The characters are fun and made me laugh even when editing. Other books I’ve written were more difficult.

6) Are you an outliner or do you let your story tell itself? Do you work on only one project at a time or do you have more than one going?

When I start a project, I never know where the story is going to take me. I develop the characters and put them into situations and then see how they work things out. As for projects I’m working on, I have completed three books and currently have four more in various stages of completion.

7) All writers have to promote their work. How do you plan to promote your new novel? 

I decided about a year and a half ago that I would actually get my books published and started then to promote myself and the work. I built a Facebook identity, a website and a Twitter account that currently has over 13,000 followers. There are several other avenues that I will incorporate once the book comes out.

8) What do you like best about being a novelist? The least?

The best thing about being a novelist is taking a vacation every evening when I sit down at the computer. I love the different personalities I get to become—good and bad. What I like the least is the glacial pace the industry works.

9) How can readers get in touch with you? Do you have a website or are you on Facebook or Twitter?

You can find me on Twitter at @lanniewright, Facebook under the name Lannie Wright or my website, www.lanniewright.com.