Martin
T. Ingham interview,
author of the recently published
Science Fiction novel, Virtual Wiles.
Robbinston,
Maine, where I still live today.
What
was it that first got you into writing and when did you start writing?
I
remember quite clearly being 6 years old and saying, "I want to
write." Since then, all I have ever sought is a career crafting
fanciful tales of high adventure for others to enjoy.
Robert
A. Heinlein has to be my single greatest writing influence.
Secondary would be Isaac Asimov, Frank Herbert, Mickey Spillane, and
Lilian Jackson Braun. There are numerous others, but those are the
predominant ones.
First
and foremost, I am a Science Fiction & Fantasy writer.
I'm
currently in the middle of a sequel to Virtual Wiles, as well as an
altogether different story, which deals with Antarctic exploration in a unique
manner. The "Antarctic" in question is that of an alien world,
and a group of humans must embark on a Shackleton-like expedition as a matter
of survival.
It
commonly involves several hours staring at the computer, writing down whatever
comes to mind. I try to put down something substantive every day, even
when my job as a private contractor runs me ragged and limits my literary time.
The
telling of the tale is the thing. I get sheer enjoyment simply by crafting
an incredible tale, and am thrilled all the more to have other
people share in that joy by partaking of the world I've created.
I would
have to say the growing tide of willful illiteracy. So many people are
turning away from reading in this modern era, and it irks me when people would
rather rot their mind watching senseless garbage on television than pick up a
good book. There's nothing wrong with television or movies when
viewed in moderation, but they should not take the place of books
entirely. I want people to enjoy my novels, and so many people who would
be thrilled by my tales will never know it, because they just don't bother
to read anymore.
What’s the best piece of feedback that you’ve had
from your audience?
People who read Virtual Wiles commonly tell
me that they get totally caught up in the story, and can't put it
down. They just have to know what happens next. Hearing this
time and again lets me know I'm on the right track with my
writing.
Do you write for a particular audience, or is
your first priority to satisfy your own creativity?
I craft stories for lovers of science
fiction in particular, but I also try to expand that audience, writing sci-fi
tales that can be entertaining to anyone. I seek to satisfy
anyone who wants to read a fun story for recreational purposes.
Do
you have a homepage? Do you have any short stories or poems published online?
(If so, please provide the URLs):
The
website for Virtual Wiles is http://www.freewebs.com/virtualwiles.
It contains information about the novel, some of my thoughts on its creation,
ordering information, and other related data.
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