Author Interview - Greg Alldredge

Having recently been interviewed by the awesome Greg Alldredge, I thought I'd turn the tables on him and ask him his own questions. Possibly I'm just lazy, but it's equally possible that I'm plain evil. Mwah hahahahah! (Cue thunder and lightning)

Greg lives and works in China, teaching theatre when he's not writing amazing stories. 
Here's where you can find his work and annoy him
https://www.greg-alldredge.com
https://www.amazon.com/Greg-Alldredge/e/B0718VVJ8S
Greg.alldredge@gmail.com
@G.Alldredge on FaceBook
@MrAlldredge on Twitter
greg.alldredge on Instagram

Before we start, Greg, any last words?
I never thought I'd have to answer my own questions!

Question 1: Tell me something about your book, not on your back cover.
In each one of my books, there is a little bit on me. Not so much in the voice of the characters but the way I feel or think, it is up to you to decide which part is me. Of course, this might change depending on my frame of mind while I am writing.
Question 2: Tell me something, not in your Bio.
My wife and I met when I was 18ish, we have been together for over three decades. That is something I am proud of.
Question 3: Tell me something about your process.
I’m supposed to have a process? I need to name my characters before I start. It grounds me to the story. I don’t outline per say, I name my chapters before I start and I add the main plot points that must happen in that chapter. However, I don’t always stick to the plan, and I often must add chapters as I go. I kind of write by the seat of my pants. I normally have the people in the story set, and the ending, there have been times the beginning, and the middle has changed on me during the writing.
Question 4: Inspiration comes from many different places. Describe your favorite working area.
We live in China. In our house, we have a sectional. I lay on it and write. I sit at the kitchen table to edit. I have found I love writing at one of the many places we have had the opportunity to travel to. Vung Tau Vietnam was a productive place for me.
Question 5: Many feel new experiences are important to writers. Where do you travel to find new motivation?
I love to travel. The places I travel often end up in my stories. Even if I don’t use the specific location, I use feelings, thoughts sensations I experience in the locations. In three weeks we are visiting the Mediterranean. I can’t wait for the new experiences waiting for me. This trip will take us to 26 countries visited.
Question 6: Many writers remember things from their past, if you don’t mind, describe your first date.
I will use the first date wife my wife. We met by a fluke, I am not sure you would call it a cute meet, she thought I was an ass. I was dancing with several female friends. She had come with a mutual friend, she left the dancehall with me… and other friends. She still tells everyone I was an ass when we first met, I was just having a good time.
Question 7: Describe something that most excites your imagination while you are doing it.
Listening to the correct music. I have five or six older bands I listen to depending on what I am writing. Something about the tempo or the sound really can get me going on a roll. I can crank out some words listening to Pink Floyd or the Moody Blues.
Question 8: What do you find yourself thinking about most days?
When not teaching, I think too much about books. Stories I have simmering waiting to come out. The good thing is once I sit down to write I normally have the story figured out in my head so I can crank out some words once I start.
Question 9: I have heard it told, writers, write about what they fear. What are you afraid of?
Funny thing I fear sharp objects, even though I am used to working with the most lethal cutting tools and knives, and I practice Stage Combat, but those weapons are blunt... I seem to have more cutting in my books or tearing. I don’t write a lot of gore into my books, but the cutting scenes give me the willies.
Question 10: Finished this sentence any way you want to. “And they all…”
Discovered they were more alike than different, eventually learning to live with one another. That is it much more fun to love thy neighbor that to constantly fight with them.
Thank you for your time. I hope you have a great end of the year! Any final thoughts?
I am a little light-headed after that.
Do check out Greg and follow him here
https://www.greg-alldredge.com
https://www.amazon.com/Greg-Alldredge/e/B0718VVJ8S
Greg.alldredge@gmail.com
@G.Alldredge on FaceBook
@MrAlldredge on Twitter
greg.alldredge on Instagram

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