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Writers are those kind of people who can take you on exciting voyages simply with the written word, a pen in the hands of a great writer is truly mightier than the sword.
Our guest on the Inkpot this week is 
Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Ezzy
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Ogochukwu: Do you think someone could be a writer if they don’t feel emotions strongly?
Ezzy: Well, I would say it’ll definitely be a hell of a lot harder. The way I see it, emotions provide the support upon which everything else sits. It’s the strong connections between yourself and the reader that you, as an author, are trying to achieve.
As far as I can see, every conscious human being on this planet possesses a set of distinct emotions.
Therefore, it only stands to reason that writing without that vital ingredient present could prove a rather substantial stumbling block.
Ogochukwu: What other authors are you friends with on steemit/outside steemit, and how do they help you become a better writer?
Ezzy: Well, let me firstly say that I’ve already met a great many individuals (shout-out to 
But if you ask me who I consider my closest friends on the platform, it’d have to be 
Funny this statement coming from a writer, but I actually can’t find the words to express how much these people mean to me. I admit I’ve been through times where I lost my way a little on Steemit.
You know, feeling a little depressed regarding certain posts or just generally discouraged for whatever reason. They were always there to pick me back up again and say all the things I needed to hear at the right time.
The love I have for them is genuine and real. So, yes, I see them as “my” inspiration and foundation stone here on Steemit.
In regards to outside of Steemit, it’s of course 
Laughter, fun and incredibly memorable times. Very corny I know, but I consider him a gem in my life and as sincere a friend as I could ever imagine.
A truly fantastic guy.
And to think, all these great friendships forged by simply registering on a social media site called Steemit several months ago. I tell you, the mind certainly boggles.
Of course, I couldn’t finish without mentioning my awesome wife, 
Ogochukwu: If you could tell your younger writing self anything, what would it be?
Ezzy: Be patient with your projects and don’t rush through them! In my early writing days, everything had to be completed in the least amount of time possible.
That was a self-afflicted cross I had to bear for years until I ultimately wisened up and realised that you “get out what you put in”.
Ogochukwu: How did publishing your first book change your process of writing?
Ezzy: My first book, “The Symbiotic Protocol”, is being finished as we speak. I already have most of the chapters released on my blog (albeit more in draft form than anything else but still perfectly readable).
I’m really excited to get the entire book done and dusted as it’ll be a serious milestone reached and allow me to start on another project I’m working hard on.
So, in terms of changing the process of writing, I have evolved my literary techniques tenfold since I first began the book. Pacing, narrative flow, descriptions, a plethora of styles have been tweaked and, I feel, improved upon.
The finished edit of “The Symbiotic Protocol” should reflect all those changes.
Ogochukwu: What was the best money you ever spent as a writer?
Ezzy: Buying a Kindle, lol! I tell you, being able to carry hundreds of books around with me all compressed into one convenient device is a dream come true. Just gotta make sure I don’t misplace that charger!
Ogochukwu: What authors did you dislike at first but grew into?
Ezzy: I can’t really say I dislike any authors per se. All the books I ever read had their own particular “feel” to them and therefore I couldn’t possibly discredit an author for conveying their own embodiment of work to the public at large.
Everybody has a right to creative freedom and I respect them all from the outset.
Ogochukwu: What’s your favorite under-appreciated novel?
Ezzy: I’d have to say “American Psycho” by Brett Easton Ellis. Very violent, disturbing and sometimes downright horrifying! Unfortunately, this book got so much flak upon it’s initial release.
In Australia, it was actually sold in shrink-wrap to avoid innocent eyes perusing through its pages.
The author even got death threats, can you believe that? But if you read between the lines, there’s a masterful psychological thriller bursting to be unearthed.
Sure, it’s got a few descriptions and words that may not agree with some, but to dismiss it completely would be like barricading your mind to one of the best books ever made in its genre.
Ogochukwu: How do you balance making demands on the reader with taking care of the reader?
Ezzy: I wrote a post about this very subject and discussed it at some length. I feel you don’t want to hand-hold your reader through the narrative as you would a small child.
But at the same time, you want them to fill in the descriptions you purposefully left out. Let their imaginative mechanisms fill in the blanks.
It’s always good to understand that no single reading of any book will be viewed in the same light. Everyone will join the dots in accordance with their specific subset of thoughts.
Ogochukwu: As a writer, what would you choose as your mascot/avatar/spirit animal?
Ezzy: Lol, well, I’d like to make the obvious choice and say lion, self-proclaimed “King of the Jungle”! But I’m actually a very reserved person by nature, so in all honesty, I’d be more of a rabbit… or squirrel even! Resourceful, sticks within their group and stays as far away from danger as possible!
Ogochukwu: What does literary success look like to you?
Ezzy: Apart from the financial aspects (a common yardstick used to measure fame and fortune), I’d say receiving feedback from individuals who have read and enjoyed my handiwork.
That’s a great feeling indeed and one I’ll never tire of.
But funnily enough, I’d also place hearing a few negative reviews under the same umbrella too. After all, any constructive criticism that allows you to nurture and improve yourself and your craft, can’t be all that bad in my opinion.
Ogochukwu: Do you view writing as a kind of spiritual practice?
Ezzy: It most certainly can be. To lose yourself in such a rewarding and creative activity as writing can be immensely therapeutic. I view stress itself as a person’s persistent focus on a series of repetitive bleak and defeatist thought processes.
An author’s absolute concentration and dedication to creating a sharp, engaging story from scratch can provide the ultimate remedy to this. Works a treat for me as it can calm the rawest nerves and soothe the most turbulent minds.
Who needs to pop pills when you have the power of the written word at your disposal!
The Third Part of this Interview will be posted on Saturday
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