Welcome all.
Today I’m very lucky to be
interviewing Aaron L Speer author of The Undeadly Secrets Series and The
Independents Series.
ME: Hi Aaron, thank you for
agreeing to this interview. Tell us a little about
yourself and your
background?
AARON l SPEER: I’ve been writing since about 11. I finally got a
kick up the arse to get a book down after some personal life drama. Using the
rage and disappointment in a positive way. Since 2014 I've released 3 novels, 2
short stories, gotten married and had a son.
ME: I hear you recently became a daddy for the first time, how is
fatherhood treating you?
AARON L SPEER: Absolutely amazing. Another dream I’ve had since a
boy came true. Kaiden Leslie. Rough nights, lack of sleep and many
frustrations. But he’s a beautiful little boy, loved by everyone. They want to
steal him btw
ME: Any tricks or tips that have really helped you adjust to
parenting?
AARON L SPEER: Listen to the mum lol. We try to work it out between
ourselves what's going on. But she's with him 90% of the day while I work.
ME: Which writers inspire you?
AARON L SPEER: JK Rowling. Her story of rags to riches definitely.
I think it shows that if you write for the love of books and telling a story
you just HAVE to tell, not making money, you’ll always succeed
ME: What are you working on at the minute?
AARON L SPEER: Pack Master. Book 4 in the Undeadly Secrets series
ME: Which actor/actress would you like to see playing the lead
character from your most recent book?
AARON L SPEER: Margot Robbie as Alex. Both cute, both blonde and
both Australian
ME: When did you decide to become a writer?
AARON L SPEER: I didn't. I just get sensationally bored and my
imagination just takes off. I drove my school teachers insane by finding
doodles of mine about various torture devices I'd use on them should they give
us any more homework. "Mr. Speer do you think this is funny?"
"Absolutely hilarious" "Do you have any intent to carry out
these threats?" "Of course not. If I did, they'd be MUCH worse"
ME: Do you write on a typewriter, computer, dictate or longhand?
AARON L SPEER: Mostly computer. But I’ve been known to go longhand
when none are around
ME: Do you work to an outline or plot or do you prefer just to see
where an idea takes you?
AARON L SPEER: Definitely a plotter. But not strict. The story goes
in ebbs and flows. Sometimes one plot I have in mind just doesn’t match up
later. Happens all the time
ME: Do you read much and if so who are your favorite authors.
AARON L SPEER: Valerie Roeseler and Virginia Johnson are my fav
indie authors. I don’t actually read as much as I should, I'm writing too much
usually lol
ME: Do you think that giving books away free works and why?
AARON L SPEER: It depends on what you're aiming to do. To get
people to be introduced to your work, to have knowledge a new person has the
book? Sure. But works as in makes sales, generates new fans etc. then you still
have to be
ME: How do you relax?
AARON L SPEER: Listen to music. It’s how I meditate
ME: What is your favorite book and why?
AARON L SPEER: The Godfather
ME: What is your favorite quote?
AARON L SPEER: “Live a good life. If there are gods, and they are
just, you will be accepted into their afterlife based on that. If there are no
gods, you have lived a good life, what does it matter? If there are Gods and
they are unjust, why would you wish to exist in their presence?” - Marcus
Aurelis Emperor of Rome
ME: What advice would you give to aspiring writers?
AARON L SPEER: Go with your gut. And remember why you are doing
this. For your love of stories
ME: What does your writing process look like?
AARON L SPEER: Long time staring at a screen. Chin in hand lol.
ME: What is your least favorite part of the publishing / writing
process?
AARON L SPEER: Doubting as the story is coming together.
ME: Is there a certain type of scene that's harder for you to write
than others? Love? Action? Racy?
AARON L SPEER: The settler. Where the inner monologues happen.
Setting the building blocks in between the action scenes so they make sense.
Characters thoughts etc. Trying to make the reader see things as I do in the
story, because it doesn’t always happen
ME: Did you learn anything from writing your book(s) and what was
it?
AARON L SPEER: To listen to the characters. They know more about
themselves than I do
ME: Name one entity that you feel supported you outside of family
members.
AARON L SPEER: My amazing support group. Ladies that have been with
me since the absolute beginning. Jo Lawless, Jess Davey and Alice Ballinger
ME: Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your
writing?
AARON L SPEER: Finding the time. Biggest issue
ME: What book are you reading now?
AARON L SPERR: Book of Souls by Steve Smithen
ME: What are your current projects?
AARON L SPEER: Pack Master. Book 4 in the Undeadly Secrets series
ME: What is your favorite theme/genre to write about?
AARON L SPEER: Paranormal and fantasy
ME: What is your favorite theme/genre to read?
AARON L SPEER: As above
ME: How can readers discover more about you and you work? i.e.
Website: Blog: Facebook: Twitter: Lnkedin: Pinterest: Amazon Author Page:
Smashwords: Book Links: (American, UK, etc.) Goodreads:
AARON L SPEER:
ME: Is there anything else you would like to add that I haven’t
included?
AARON L SPEER: Thank you to any and all readers that might see
this. I can’t tell you how much we as authors love you
ME: Thank you very much for taking the time out of your busy
schedule to take part in this interview.
AARON L SPEER: You are very welcome my dear. Anytime.
***A Special look at the new teasers for Aaron L Speer's book 4 in the Undeadly Secrets Series Pack Master:
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