Member Spotlight: David Sharp

1. Tell us about your most recent project (written or published). What inspired it?

2. What’s your writing process like? Are you a “pantser,” an outliner, or something in between?

I am probably a little in between the total structure of outlines and the dive in philosophy of the pantser. I see a story come together in my head as if I were watching a film unfold. Outlines are guideposts and sometimes change as the story takes on a life of its own. Once on a roll, the process seems to speed up to its conclusion.

3. What’s your favorite kind of story to write?

My favorite kind of story is a journey where the character must travel somewhere on the road and experience strange things on the way to his destiny.

4. Which character from your work do you most identify with, and why?

5. Which authors or books have most influenced your work?

6. What’s the last book you read that you really loved?

I recently finished A Dance with Dragons and am enduring the long wait for The Winds of Winter. George R.R. Martin has created an amazing world from the well-defined characters and geography of the lands to the politics and religions of the realms.

7. Besides writing, how do you like to spend your free time?

I love film, particularly horror films and still have my collection of Fangoria magazines from my youth. I go to the gym regularly. Most importantly, I like to spend time with my partner, Bo.

Never give up on your dream. Always write it out no matter what. A little writing a day gets you closer, so do not be overwhelmed.

9. Where can readers find your work?

My books are available at amazon.com/author/sharpdavid, Apple Ibookstores, Barnes & Noble, Kobo ebooks, and other fine retailers.

10. What’s your favorite thing about the furry fandom?

Furry fandom gives an outlet for individuality and freedom to try on a new persona. My favorite part is the creativity.