Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
A1. I am from Cuba but I currently live in Miami. I’ve been a film producer most of my professional life and lately I’ve started writing my own projects. Besides this book, I am developing a TV series and a film project. I am married and I have two sons.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing your book “The Drop”?
A2. Breaking that first line is always a challenge. I’d love to entertain my audiences, make them part of the story so they can easily identify with any character.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
A3. I am a big fan of John Le Carre.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
A4. I’d love the sea so I miss a lot Cuban beaches, particularly on in the south of Cuba called Playa Sirena.
Q5. What inspired you to write the book ‘The Drop’?
A5. The actual reason that inspired me was an attempt of an assault we experienced in the south of Spain, right like its described at the beginning of the book.
Q6. How long did it take you to write your book ‘The Drop’?
A6. One year.
Q7. On what platforms can readers buy your books?
A7. Every available platform.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘The Drop’?
A8. The book cover pretends to serve a first lead into the story. A good friend of mine who is a designer proposed it to me after reading the book. He was right on the mark. The title is a term used by intelligence services around the world.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
A9. I am always rereading the book as a reader, not as a writer. It helps me find the weak spots.
Q10. What is the most valuable piece of advice you’v e been given about writing?
A10. Be yourself.
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