Indie Authors Uncovered - Meet the person behind the pages - Meet David G. Martin - Her Craft is about bringing joy of reading.
Where were you born?
I was born in Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Where do you live?
I now live in Tennessee, USA.
Do you have fur babies?
One dog, Hadley. She is an unknown mixed breed who never runs out of energy.
Do you use a pen name?
Nope, just my name with middle initial.
What kind of writer are you?
- Modern Day Laptop/PC Writer
Name one book you loved as a kid - one you loved as a new adult - and one you love now.
- The Puppet Masters
- The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica
- Godsbane
Is there an author you look up to? Or had an influence on your craft?
Other than Tolkien or Lewis, Michael A. Stackpole's fantasy novels influenced a lot of my development as a writer.
How would you describe your craft in one sentence
An attempt to bring as much joy of reading to the world as possible.
At The Dreamer's Bookshop, we embrace diversity and advocate for invisible illnesses. How do you feel about those topics? Do you include messages in your writing?
As a neurodivergent person I do my best to inject such characters, either overtly or quietly, as I can, and I am always on the lookout to make sure that my (good guy, at least) characters are as inclusive as possible when the opportunities present themselves. While I have yet to specifically highlight any one aspect of invisible illness in a pointed manner, it is always my intention to make sure I keep such things in mind and can do with the proper care and treatment.
Do you have red lines when it comes to writing/reading?
I prefer not to talk about many traimatizing or long-lasting effect type experiences that I have no direct life experience to relate to. I feel that if I can help with such things, I will, but there are many others out there far more qualified than I am to deal with certain sensitive subject matters.
Was there a review that touched you more than others?
While I can't narrow it down to a specific one, I will say that the sentiments that stick with me are the little phrases and things in a review that tell me a reader really understood something about the book, maybe even that I didn't know was there to understand, and conveys that they didn't just look at the words on the page and really felt the story.
If someone asked you why you write, what would you answer in one sentence?
The first stories I ever experienced were read to me, and those written stories are what shaped me most.
Which book are you most proud of and why?
Well, it's two books to far. The Magica Archives are the closest to my heart currently and come the closest to understanding the most about who I am.
What would you tell an aspiring writer?
Read. And read. And read. Never stop reading.
What's a wish you have for yourself as an author?
To be content with what I have done.
What's a wish you have for yourself as a person?
To feel like I have made a difference.
Do you have a message for your audience
I hope my books give you something to enjoy.
