Do you think that some "free samples" (first chapters posted online, Amazon's "Search Inside This Book" feature, and so on) help authors make more sales, or hurt them?
I haven't seen enough information on buying patterns to have an opinion.
You've written fiction in a number of genres, including science-fiction, fantasy, horror and Westerns. When you get a chance to read for enjoyment, what kinds of fiction do you like reading the most?
Most of the time I read mysteries for fun. The day I sell another mystery novel is the day I set mysteries aside. I recently reread Roger Zelazny's Creatures of Light and Darkness, and loved it as much as ever. I've also been rereading Saki's short stories.
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1 - Mayra Calvani
Great interview! Thanks for sharing!