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Interview with Jordan Jones

What book marketing techniques have been most effective for you?

The most effective technique was personal inquiries for beta readers and editors. I paid one editor I met in IRC and that person gave me the most help. I also paid one beta reader and found a bunch of free beta readers in IRC.

Any success I may have with my current book, "The Cult," is due to attention garnered from the contest which I've entered the story into. That contest was hosted by /r/writingprompts on reddit.com

When did you first start writing?

I started writing when I was 7 or 8. My first story was a Mario fanfic

Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?

I grew up in Oklahoma City and went to a private school for the first years of schooling. I suppose this gave me a unique interest in books and space. I was in Space Club and went to Space Camp at 11 years of age.

What motivated you to become an indie author?

Reddit.com re-jump-started my hobby by providing great info on self-publishing, and a place to share my work

How has Smashwords contributed to your success?

I haven't had much success yet

What is the greatest joy of writing for you?

The duality of a motif, symbol, plot, character, or setting: if something can be both right and wrong, the answers become easier to accept

What do your fans mean to you?

I truly hope I inspire them to create great stories--non-fiction or otherwise

What are you working on next?

I'm working on a television series called Slow Meta. It's about drugs, surveillance, psychic powers and national politics.

Who are your favorite authors?

Check out my author bio/information on smashwords.com for a few influences. One I didn't include in that is Victor Pelevin.

What inspires you to get out of bed each day?

Narcissism.

Published 2014-02-23.