Author Interview - Richard Trevae

What is your writing process like?

Author Web Site ​RICHARD TREVAE ABOUT THE AUTHOR ​ Richard Trevae is an entrepreneur, adventurer, and business consultant. Formally trained as an engineer with an MBA in Finance and Management, Trevae matured a startup design/construction/development firm into a publicly traded company that later merged with a larger parent corporation. His articles concerning business valuation, mergers, acquisitions, and management practices have been published in various trade associations and business newspapers. Writing “reality inspired fiction” has become his latest passion, commencing with, “THE ISRAELI BETRAYAL,” (Charles River Press, July, 2011), followed by the prequel, “THE TARASOV SOLUTION” (Charles River Press, Nov. 2009). New Revised Editions (March 2013) for the first two novels are currently available in paperback and e-books from all major retailers. Trevae has completed a third Dalton Crusoe novel, "THE SECRET TEMPLAR ALLIANCE" (Winter Goose Publishing, Nov. 2012). In December 2014, the fourth Dalton Crusoe novel, "THE RISING SEDITION" (Treline Publishing, Dec. 2014) was released in paperback and eBook editions. The fifth Dalton Crusoe novel in the collection is "THE CAUSANYA PROPOSAL" (Treline Publishing) was release in October 2016. The latest novel"THE DECEPTION STRATEGY" was published in November, 2019. Richard Trevae has also written and had published two short stories , “Rhythms of Leelanau” and “The Last Season”. A novella,"The ARAL MILL MURDERS", and a Triple Book, "LEELANAU STORIES" were published and available through all major retailers. They deal with life in NW Michigan's sand dune bounded shore (voted the "Most Beautiful spot in America", August 2011 GMA) His extensive world traveling has provided a rich backdrop for the exotic locales featured in his novels. He lives with his wife along the picturesque shores of Lake Michigan where he is writing his next novel. Richard Trevae can be contacted through his web site www.richardtrevae.net and emailed at richard@trevae.com. The publisher web sites are www.charlesriverpress.com, www.wintergoosepublishing.com FaceBook Link: "The Dalton Crusoe Novels by Richard Trevae" Twitter Link: "@trevae" Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B004J13SBO © 2013 by TRELINE PUBLISHING ​FOLLOW ME Wix Facebook page Twitter Classic c-youtube

How do you come up with ideas for stories and characters?

I use reality inspired fiction to create characters and plotlines.

What do the words “writer’s block” mean to you?

Lack of focus.

How do you process and deal with negative book reviews?

When they appear I try to correct typos and grammer...if criticism on content I ignore them.

What is the most challenging part of your writing process?

Finding time!

How long have you been writing, or when did you start?

Since 2009....on and off.

What advice would you give writers working on their first book?

Get a good copy editor.

How do you develop your plot and characters?

Lotsa scotch and quiet time!

How many books have you written, and which is your favorite?

I've written 6 novels, two novellas and one triple book on historical fiction.

What part of the book did you have the hardest time writing?

The ending scene ...hoping to create a hook for the next novel.

What inspired the idea for your book?

Thriller, suspense, intrigue...tied to current events.

What was your hardest scene to write, and why?

Physical assault w/o sounding gory.

What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?

Enya music...no calls.

If you could spend a day with another popular author, whom would you choose?

Baldacci and Flynn ( sadly gone).

When was the last time you Googled yourself and what did you find?

End of 2022...15 pages of links and books.

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