Howard McGee kindly shared with us how his desire turned to reality, and the ups and downs he encountered along the way. He also shares tips and tricks for aspiring writers.
Q - How old were you when you first wrote something substantial?
A - The first piece of writing of any “significance” was a primary school project on space exploration – I wrote a piece on Man travelling to Mars, which my teacher found quite praiseworthy!
Q - Did you ever have aspirations to become a writer?
A - I’ve always had a desire to attempt writing since turning 30, but never actually believed that I would.
Q - What is the best piece of advice you’ve received?
A - Keep going – no matter what.
Q - What advice would you give to an aspiring writer?
A - Be prepared for setbacks and criticism – but ultimately believe in yourself.
Q - What did you find easiest and hardest about writing?
A - The hardest was putting my thoughts into words a reader could follow easily, the easiest was knowing what I wanted to say.
Q - Was it faster to write your book or to have it published?
A - The publishing.
Q - What was your favourite part of your book to write?
A - Meeting the Iraqi people post Invasion in 2003 – a seminal moment for me in many ways.
Q - Do you have any plans to publish more work?
A - I’m tempted to try my hand at fiction.
Q - If you could review Olympia Publishers in just a few words, what would they be?
A - Extremely patient, helpful, professional and thorough.
