With his new mystery/suspense release,
Malicious Masquerade, just hitting the shelves, Author Alan Cupp met with me to talk about life and his love of writing.
Whether it’s with a
captivating mystery novel or a funny promotional video for his church, Alan is
always anticipating his next creative endeavor. In addition to writing fiction,
Alan enjoys acting, music, travel, and playing sports. His life’s motto is,
“It’s better to wear out than rust out.” Alan places a high value on time spent
with his beautiful wife and their two sons. He lives his life according to his
4F philosophy: Faith, Family, Friends, and Fun.
Below are some questions I had for Alan:
Where are you from?
I’m from Cincinnati, OH.
When did you know you
wanted to become a writer?
It was about seventeen years ago that I began to flirt with
the idea of writing. Once I started, I quickly discovered it was something I
enjoyed and had the capacity to do.
In what genre do you
write, and why have you chosen this particular genre?
To be honest, I focus more on writing a good story first and
then determine the genre later. I like a variety. I've written
mystery/suspense, children's, and humor.
Are you
self-published or have you signed with a publisher? Why did you choose this direction for your
career?
I have self-published in the past. However, for this latest novel,
Malicious Masquerade, I did sign with independent publisher, Henery
Press. They've been great and I've really enjoyed working with them. They've
been very helpful.
Malicious Masquerade can be purchased at the following retailers:
Amazon Kindle B&N Nook Kobo
Amazon Paperback B&N Paperback
List three things on
your bucket list.
1) Write a number one novel
2) Write a successful Broadway play.
3) Write a hit song.
Do you ever suffer
from writer's block? If so, how do you
get around it?
Absolutely. When that happens, I walk away and come back to
it later. I try not to get too worked up over it. Eventually, the block will
crumble and the creative juices will start flowing again.
What is the best
advice you've ever received? Who gave
you this advice?
"But seek first the kingdom of God and His
righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." Matthew 6:33
How many novels have
you written?
This is my forth published novel.
What are you
currently working on?
I'm currently working on another mystery novel about a guy
trying to turn his troubled life around.
Where can readers learn more about you and your books?
Alan, thank you for stopping by my blog today and giving us all a chance to get to know you better. I wish you great success in your writing career. ~
