Stephen Debonrepos

Author Bio: I am a highly-verbal former storyboard illustrator who worked in the movie and TV industry for decades.

Author/Writer Interview:

1.What inspires you most to write?

As a bi-polar person with PTSD, I write to be understood. I am 100% agenda. 

When I'm not writing, I really become unwound.

2. What is your favorite genre?

I don't really have one. For me, the big draw is narrative voice. 

Without that, I don't trust the book and have trouble finishing it.

3. Who is one author you admire if any and why?

Believe it or not, I'm gonna say Jeanette McCurdy. 

Her book "I'm Glad My Mom Died" is just brilliant. 

The writing is superb, tight, well-balanced and at times funny.

4. How do you overcome blank writing spells?

I just start typing, typing about anything. It's like an old water pump.

The rusty water starts to run clear. 

Also, I just tell myself to write what I would like to read.

If I feel like reading about roller skating, in it goes.

5. What legal publishing advice can you give?

None, really. I know no more than anyone else on this matter.

6. How many books have you written, are any a bestseller yet?

Three, one published. No bestsellers. Lol 

7. If you had the opportunity to rewrite one movie script which would it be, why?

Great question! I'm so sorry. I'm drawing a blank.

8. What are some difficulties you've experienced in your writing career; how do you handle book critiques/criticism?

(laughter) How well do I handle criticism? We might have to ask my girlfriend on that one. 

I am highly sensitive and take many things quite personally.

As far as difficulties are concerned, I have always been told to "write down"

Which I find insulting to the reader.

9. What are your best experiences in your writing career?

Just finishing something I am really proud of and having somebody else read it.

10. Do you prefer to write in silence and or have some sort sound in the background?

I write with mellow music, turned down low. I try to type to a constant rhythm.

A favorite is the soundtrack to the movie "The Piano."

11. What are some encouraging words you'd give to another author/writer?

Keep the fingers moving. Mileage will get you there. There is no other way.

12. How did you decide the pricing of your material; how did you go about promotion/advertising and distribution of your work?

I just priced according to comparable product. I was tempted to go lower,

But by doing that, you plant the idea in buyers' mind that your book is worth less.

13. Why should anyone read your book?

It's a sharp fun. It's well-written with some great female characters.

It goes in-depth about drawing and art forgery. It's got a major swindle and... murder!

Muwahaha!

14. Did you have a book coach?

Not really.

15. What was your favorite subject in school?

Probably art and band.

16. Are you self-published or have an established publishing contract elsewhere?

Self.