Writing a book is Easy.
Writing a good book is tough.
I've been at it for what seems like forever.
I sometimes wonder if I'll ever get it done!
My name is Pierre Du Plessis
and I'm a first time writer.
So let's dive into some Q & A.
Q: What is it called?
"Lavender Hills" - I'm not sure about the title but that's the name of the place where the story unfolds.
Q: What's it about?
It's about many things! There are various elements of Science fiction, violence, danger, romance and more.
The main character is a man who returns to his childhood home to reconnect with his past.
His life becomes wrought with conflict of all kinds.
Q: What kind of person might enjoy reading such a book?
I feel that the mainstream adult, that only reads on a casual level, would enjoy this book the most. The plot unfolds relatively quick and the Science fiction elements have been toned down somewhat to allow for easier interpretation. The spice of romantic activity will add a bit of flavor.
You may. It doesn't go as far as say "50 shades of Grey". Some might even say that the sex in my book is mediocre compared to the kinds of things people read in other books these days, but there are a number of steamy and erotic scenes that I hope will get some hearts racing.
To be honest the book was a self indulging exercise in my own fantasies, to allow me to desensitise myself against the abundance of moral decay the world has to offer. Also to help me embrace my darker side.
Q: So this book is not for kids?
DEFINITELY not. Mature audience only! I feel very strong about that. Under aged is NOT allowed!
Q: Writing an essay is one thing. Writing a short story another, but you've almost completed a whole book? How did you manage to gather enough steam to do that?
The book started out as nothing but a couple of images; digital art created for my own lustful delight.
I got the idea to compile these images into a photo book.
Then I had the idea to include some text for each picture.
The text evolved into a miniature story, and then a short story, and then the whole thing spun out of control and became a full fledged novel.
Q: Will you be including your art as part of the book?
It is definitely part of the plan. It's rare that an author would supplement his novel with his own artwork. I'm hoping that where my literary skills have much to be desired, I can make up for it in visual stimulation.
Q: What will hook a reader into buying your book?
Well it's perfect for newcomers to the world of science fiction.
Women will enjoy the romantic intrigue.
Men will enjoy the sex and violence.
Everybody will enjoy the mystery of finding out what went wrong at "Lavender Hills".
You saw it first from Cafe' Ambivalence :)
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