Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
Hello, my name is Roger Doucette. I just published my first book called, “The Broken Storm.” I’m a beloved husband and father of two wonderful girls. I do enjoy watching a good baseball game as well as a decent thunderstorm. I have a huge enjoyment of long walks to clear my head for writing. I was a former banker at heart that couldn’t take the ever so changing world of banking rules and regulations anymore and so here I am sharing my story on how I got started.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing your book “The Broken Storm”?
I would have to say the only key challenge that I faced while I was writing “The Broken Storm”, was forcing myself to stop when I needed a break. I had all of these ideas to get out and well I had the urge to keep writing and keep pushing so they stay fresh.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
I would have to say there are two authors that have inspired some of my writing, one being Stephen King as he is captivating in his work. The other is Stephanie Myer. They both have a certain way about their writing that has me keep reading.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
Oh, a favorite spot of mine to go visit in the country, I would have to say up in the mountains of New Hampshire at Lake Winnipesaukee. It is very peaceful up there at the lake.
Q5. What inspired you to write the book ‘The Broken Storm’?
My inspiration for writing this book was myself. I found enjoyment creating my own thoughts in a journal during the pandemic. My wife, Christina, is my other inspiration as if it was not without her love and honesty as well as persistent to tell me to keep working, I’m not sure if I would’ve finished it in the time that I had.
Q6. How long did it take you to write your book ‘The Broken Storm’?
The time it took to write “The Broken Storm” was six months with total time including editing, it was around ten to eleven months.
Q7. On what platforms can readers buy your books?
There are multiple platforms that readers have for a choice to buy the book. Amazon, Barnes and Noble as well as multiple other sites within the US and internationally.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘The Broken Storm’?
It was a difficult process of coming up with the cover of “The Broken Storm” as I am a perfectionist by heart. Going back and forth on which tornado scene I wanted to create until I found a girl staring down a tornado and I knew that was it. I would say it was a good month or so creating a few scenes that I could choose from.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
When I was writing or when I did write the book, I try to keep things fresh for all with different perspectives as well as real ideas that come to me. Ideas change daily so there is a bit to write down. I try for the ultimate surprise.
Q10. What is the most valuable piece of advice you’ve been given about writing?
The most valuable piece of advice I have been given to myself would be to stick with my idea to the end. Keep pursuing it even as the story evolves.
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