#WritersCoffeeClub 1: Shameless self-promotion: what writing project are you working on?

I'm working on the sequel to Space Dragons: Luxorian's Crew. My cosy little space family must now band together to help two teenagers on the run, while finally facing the things they themselves have been fleeing.

The first book is already published, so take a look if you're a fan of cosy space adventures and found family. You can even read a free sample.

https://veocorva.xyz/books/space-dragons-luxorians-crew-by-veo-corva/

#WritersCoffeeClub 2: Do you analyse structure and technique in other writers' work?

Constantly! In books, in film, in comics, in video games...the list goes on.

I don't sit down with a pen and paper and make notes (usually), but I spend a good bit of time thinking about it. To me, that's part of the joy of being a writer: getting to peer behind the scenes of others' work and figure out how and why it is the way it is, and what I can learn from that.

#WritersCoffeeClub 3: Do you agree with Thomas Mann, who said, 'A writer is a person for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.'

Hmm. It's certainly a fun quip. The energy sort of resonates with me.

But in reality, I tend to find writing a lot easier than the non-writers I know. It's just that non-writers aren't usually tackling the same difficulty of writing projects, I guess. Perhaps they just have more sense!

#WritersCoffeeClub 4: Do you ever read back your work and surprise yourself with what you’ve written?

I most often read back my work when I'm editing or when I'm about to start a sequel.

I am often surprised. I forget things, from turns of phrase to small moments between characters to pieces of worldbuilding.

I'm pleased to say that I've now reached the stage where, when looking back at my work, I'm most often pleasantly surprised.

Except when I'm editing. Then it's a very mixed bag!

#WritersCoffeeClub 5: Would any of your stories make good TV shows or movies?

I think I'd prefer an animated web series for any of my books. Animation pairs perfectly with fantasy and holds up where live action often doesn't.

A series gives the story more time to breathe, which means the story is less likely to drastically change.

And I think small studios or indie creators are more likely to understand the stories in their weirdness and not chop and smooth them out for mainstream appeal.

But truthfully, I've been less and less enthused by the idea of my books being adapted for the screen has the years have gone on.

A big studio adaptation comes with a paycheck I couldn't turn down, but it's rare that they stay faithful to the source material (and I am not a big enough name for anyone to value that highly).

I think I'd be tempted by an animated web series on its own merits, though. Which is good because I doubt there'd be much financial incentive!