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Inside the Mind - Lon Levin

  • Q: What inspired you to start writing?
    While working with an entertainment company as a creative director I was assigned various childrens properties to market and license. That process made me think, "I can do this better"
  • Q: Can you tell us a little about your latest book?
    The story was inspired by my daughter who had a mind of her own and challenged my patience often. At some point she wore a favorite hat everywhere she went and it was almost impossible to separate her from it. It was a source of creativity and individulism Now as a parent herself she has become a great mother and wife and had three children of her own. The hat has long since disappeared
  • Q: How do you create your characters?
    From life
  • Q: What does your typical writing day look like?
    At least 2-3 hours of writing, editing, note taking
  • Q: What has been the most rewarding part of being an indie author?
    Control over my work
  • Q: What’s one challenge you’ve faced in your writing journey?
    SALES!!
  • Q: Do you have any favorite writing tools or apps?
    My pencil
  • Q: What advice would you give to new or aspiring indie authors?
    Don't quit
  • Q: How do you handle book promotion as an indie author?
    Testing, testing and more testing
  • Q: What’s next for you? Are you working on a new book?
    Yes. Two. A YA adventure story entitled "A Girl, An Ogre and the Demon Baker" and a childrens picture book entitled, "The Little Book Of Emmy"