Thank you so much for being here, Karina.
1: What genre do you write?
Whatever fits the story, though mostly science
fiction, fantasy and horror. I have also
written a lovely devotional, and a couple of non-genre pieces.
2: That's very diverse. How long have you been
writing?
ROFL. I've
written four interviews today, and they all ask me this. Let me answer differently: how long I've
written is not as important as the fact that I have written, am writing and
will continue to write. Some people
write masterpieces their first time out; others never get good even after
years. My first book, an anthology, was
published in 2007 and won an EPPIE.
3: Great answer and congratulations on the Eppie. So tell us, what do you like the most
and least about writing?
Most: Having
written, and going back over the story and thinking, "Wow! This gal is good!"
Least:
Sitting at the computer and getting those first words out when that
opening sentence has not presented itself to me. That, and marketing--mostly because marketing
takes away from writing.
4: I couldn't agree more. When you're not writing, what do you for fun and
relaxation?
Watch TV or play games with the kids; practice
haidong gumbdo (Korean sword art, which I don't do enough of), read, clean
house. (Clean houses relax me.)
5: I love clean houses, and sometimes don't even mind cleaning. Okay, tell us, which authors do you like
to read?
Terry Pratchett, Jim Butcher, and anyone whose book
catches my fancy.
6: What’s the one thing you’d
most like people to know about you?
That I'd really appreciate them going to my website
and buying one of my novels.
7: Tell me about your current
novel, where I can find it?
My latest story is "Perfect Ten" which is
about a blind date with Coyote the Trickster God. Very funny story published by MuseItUp on
e-book.
My next novel coming out is Mind Over Mind (Aug 8
from DragonMoon Press). Deryl Stephens
has dealt with uncontrollable telepathy for years. Finally, psychiatric intern Joshua Lawson believes
him and tried to teach him control. His
next challenge, however will be to combat the aliens who would use his unique
abilities to further their cause in an interplanetary war.
8: Do you have any tips for
aspiring authors?
Write a lot.
Edit thoroughly. Realize
rejection isn't personal. Hone your craft.
9: Great advice. Do
you base your characters on real-life people?
Not intentionally.
10: We probably all draw a bit from people we know for our characters. How
did you come up with the idea for this book?
"Perfect Ten"
was from an idea from Lea Schizas. Mind
Over Mind came from thinking about what it'd really be like to have psychic
powers. My answer: Not Fun.
11: What are you currently
working on?
I'm writing a superhero story about a guy who moves
furniture for a living and gets super strength.
It was my husband's idea. After
that, I am going to finish my zombie exterminator novel: I Left My Brains in San Francisco.
12. Is there anything else you’d like us to know
about you?
My books are more interesting than I am--go check
them out.
13. Where can we find you? Website? Blog?
Website: http://fabianspace.com
Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dc-8M
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karina.fabian
Link for the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fC7JjnP6pA
Purc ase link: Amazon: http://amzn.to/mTmeGW
Muse Purchase link: http://tinyurl.com/perfecttenfabian
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