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Bill,
Who are your influences?
Tom Clancy
I think is the most influential along with John Grisham and Pat Conroy.
When did you begin writing?
I began
writing television pilot treatments back in the late 90’s and pitching series
ideas to producers and networks. One of
those was called “San Juan ICE” which had to do with the Immigration Customs
Enforcement after 9/11 and based in Puerto Rico. The pilot was the inspiration for my first
book THE UMBRELLA OPTION. One of the
main characters is an ICE agent based in Miami and finds himself uncovering a
plot to smuggle a nuclear device onto a cruise ship and sail into South Florida
to detonate.
How do you come up with your stories, characters, character
names, POV, etc?
That’s a
good question! LOL When I jog, I get
ideas in my head then go back and write.
I like setting up situations, putting characters into them, then getting
them out.
Do you work from an outline?
Not
really. I have an idea of where I want
the story to go. Sometimes I will write
down some ideas and go back to those on the list. I do have a good list of characters with who
they are, how old, etc.; so that I can refer back to them and bring them in and
out.
Tell me about your favorite scene in your novel.
I enjoy
the opening sequence and the action associated with it along with who escapes
and who does not.
Can you tell us a little about your writing philosophy?
Give the
reader a great ride they don’t want to get off.
Have you ever tried writing in any other genres?
Not yet
but thinking of a non-fiction book called “IT’S OKAY IF YOU INTERRUPT MY
DINNER!” about the real life of being a celebrity, away from the spotlight and
red carpets.
Do you have any interesting writing-related anecdotes to
share?
I write on my back porch a lot and write when I travel. I used to fly a lot for my military job
overseas and would write on those long 8-10 hour legs. I wrote some of The Umbrella Option while
flying into places like Baghdad and Afghanistan. I also wrote some of Red Carpet Ransom while
in some Central and South American countries.
Being in a place you’re characters are gives you the ability to really
put the reader in the setting with the flavor, smells, visuals, etc. you
experience.
Do you listen to music as you write?
Sometimes I do but mostly in the
background.
I really appreciate your time Bill ~ I would believe my reader's reciprocate
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| W. F. Walsh ~ Goodreads author |
W. F. Walsh
http://www.billwalsh.tv/
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Here's where you can get your finger's on Red Carpet Ransom:
Red Carpet Ransom
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You must check out his debut -
The Umbrella Option
5 Stars
What a great new book! The debut novel by W.F.Walsh, "The Umbrella Option," is a Must Read! Walsh weaves together a story which includes colorful characters, a nail-biting plot, and exotic locales which will keep you turning the pages! The book contains an entertaining and timely story combining various elements of mystery, military intelligence, humor, & romance encompassing the Caribbean seas, eastern Europe, Miami, and New England. The author has done his research well and incorporates a variety of protagonists and antagonists each having their own agenda.
By Carribbean Queen on March 15, 2013
Weather Wizard Bill Walsh Discusses his new bestselling novel, The Umbrella Option
Here's where you can grab the The Umbrella Option:
My review ~ Red Carpet Ransom
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