Introducing Indie Author Dawn Husted (AKA D.L. Husted)
What is the
name of your most recent book and if you had to sum it up in 30 or less words,
what would you say?
My most recent book currently at the editors – SAFE, release date: August
2013
I love science fiction and
finally wrote a novel set in a post-apocalyptic time period. It has vaccines,
guns, bombs, young love, and genetics. Need I say more?
Tell us a
little about yourself and your writing.
I’ve been writing since 2008 and
published a few stories here and there. All the while working on my language as
a writer, discovering my own technique while still fitting within the
perimeters of what’s accepted by readers. I love the impact I can have upon a
reader with the words I use. The substitutions I make or how I can direct the
speed of an action scene by the placing of punctuation.
My writing always has a hidden message, but more
so, I want to tell my character’s stories within their worlds. I desire for my books to seem as real as
possible, believable.
Can you
share a little of your current work with us?
My current novel is, “SAFE.” It centers around an eighteen year old,
Penny, who’s grown up on an island after the world has ended. On this island,
most of the people live in a place called the Colony. All of the residents live
permanently with a genetically enhanced state; an outcome to a vaccination their
great-grandparents received upon settling the land. Her world is normal, she’s
smart, not physically strong, and works as a lab assistant. One day, Penny and
her boyfriend are forced to run, evading capture, ultimately trying to survive.
Any websites
you've found to be particularly helpful to indie authors?
Goodreads is a
great place for independent authors, and if you’re a writer I’m sure you’ve
heard of it. There are a bunch of sites that will list your book for free, and
others charge a small fee. Some of these sites are: Free Booksy, Pixel of Ink,
Bargain Ebook Hunter, Orangeberry Book Tours, and BookLOADS FUN.
What book
is on your nightstand right now?
HAHA. On my physical nightstand is the
book, “Hunger Games.” I love re-reading books that I’ve enjoyed, they help
inspire me and get me in the mood to write.
On my eNightstand (my phone), I’m reading, “Live and Let Live” by Carla Sherman (indie author). It’s the first book I’ve read by
her, and so far I really like it. Recently, I was at the gym and had to stop
reading because that book is a tear
jerker! Afterwards I’m reading, “In Fraction” by Annie Oldham (indie author)
and, “Hidden” by Shalini Boland (indie author), and then I’ll be reading,
“World War Z.” I can’t wait for this one!
Name your favorite
traditionally published authors (award-winning/best-selling)
Oh Lord, to be
honest, I never enjoyed reading when I was younger. I was just too wrapped up
in a fast-paced life. Now that I’m older I like….Patrick Ness (awesome scifi
writer), Stephanie Meyer (of course), Suzanne Collins, J.K. Rowling, Nicholas
Sparks, Oscar Scott Card (his how-to-write books). Honestly, I read more indie
books than I do traditionally published ones.
It's a dark
and stormy night...you're alone in the house...there's a knock at the
door...you open it, look out, and proceed to scream like a little girl. What's
on the doorstep?
Simple! A lizard. The knock was fictitious. Those
grimy things scare the crap out of me. I know they can’t hurt me, but they are
so fast, and their beety little legs creep me out! (MS word is informing me
that ‘beety’ is not a word and that I use the word ‘creep’ in the wrong tense.
Who cares computer?!)
If your
book was made into a TV series or Movie, what actors would you like to see
playing your characters? Feel free to add pics.
SAFE:
They are a tad older than my characters, but Penny, James and Finnick remind me
of these three individuals.
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Rachel Weisz as Penny Evans
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| Colin Farrell as James Garak |
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Josh Lucas as Finnick
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Where
can your readers stalk you?
My
facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DawnHusted
My
Goodreads author page: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6434441.Dawn_Husted
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/thedawnhusted
Other:
I run a site where I list book reviews, interviews and book: http://bookloads.weebly.com
Dawn, thank you for visiting and sharing your book and other great info to readers.
If you have a favorite site to share with us, please leave a comment below. I love to share info other authors and readers.
I hope you all have a wonderful week!
And as always...
Dare to Dream!
