Do you write non-stop until you have a first draft, or do you edit as you move along?

Editing is for losers. If the reader doesn’t get what you meant to say then what good would several re-writes do? Editing takes away from the spontaneity of the work. I don’t want to get bogged down with having to read what I write. Thinking of the words the first time was trouble enough.

They say authors have immensely fragile egos… How would you handle negative criticism or a negative review?

When a critic seems inclined to give my book a bad review, I mention the concept of “karma” to them. Nothing gives one a punch to the chakras like bad karma. Then, if the critic is still determined to voice their supercilious opinion of my work, I just begin blubbering. It gets me out of speeding tickets, too.

When it comes to writing, are you an early bird, or a night owl?

Neither, I’m an ostrich. I run when others fly. When I have a deadline I flop to the ground and remain still. I am able to eat things that other animals can’t digest.

Have you ever suffered from writer’s block? What seems to work for unleashing your creativity?

I type the following: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Do you have a website/blog where readers may learn more about you and your work?

It all began for me on my blog, when I received more attention than I deserved for my essays. I am currently creating a website, TomSamuels.com, where you will find some of my other projects. I will have some of my best voice-over recordings available such as Daffy Duck sings Cher’s hit "Believe".