Title - Dark Seed
By Name - Lawrence Verigin (
Genre - Thriller, Lab-Lit
Publication Date - December
1, 2013
Synopsis
A
disillusioned journalist and the grieving daughter of a murdered scientist
uncover an immoral and destructive global plot by the largest developer of
genetically engineered seed and its parent pharmaceutical conglomerate.
Nick
Barnes and Morgan Elles learn that the goal of the man behind these
organizations is the complete control of human existence. He eliminates opposition
and interference without hesitation or remorse.
The
couple quickly find themselves fighting for their lives. And yours.
Grad
hold for a wild ride with this exciting, high concept thriller that tackles one
of the big issues of our time.
Author Bio
Lawrence
Verigin’s goal is to entertain readers while delving into socially relevant
subjects that need more attention brought to them. Since 1999 Lawrence has
spent a considerable amount of time and effort learning the writing craft.
In
his spare time Lawrence enjoys cooking good food, rich red wine, travel,
running, reading and numerous rounds of golf.
Lawrence
and his wife, Diana, live in beautiful North Vancouver, Canada.
Contact
Author Interview
What name(s) do you write under?
If you write under a pseudonym, what helped you choose that name?
Lawrence Verigin – that’s my real
name.
Where are you from?
North Vancouver, BC, Canada
What is the name of your most recent or upcoming release?
Dark Seed
What genre is it?
Thriller
Where can we find it?
Dark Seed is available in most
book stores and their websites, wherever eBooks are sold and at www.lawrenceverigin.com Also it is starting to turn up
in libraries.
When did you start writing, and
when did it turn professional?
I started seriously writing about
15 years ago and I guess turned professional when Dark Seed came out last
December.
What is your writing process? Do
you use an outline, fly by the "seat of your pants" or some other
method?
I make a general outline and
check it once in a while as I fly by the seat of my pants. I make lots of notes
as I go as things I want to include pop into my head.
What or who inspired you to being
writing?
Not sure
Did you hire or use an editor
prior to publishing?
Yes I used an editor – Mary
Rosenblum.
Did you use a graphic artist to
create your cover art? If so, what helped you decide on the cover(s) of your
books?
Yes, Adrian Cunningham was the
graphic artist who created my cover. He came up with the initial concept and
then we fine tuned it until I was really happy with it.
What have you learned on your
journey from writing to publishing that you think should be passed along to
those interested?
Never give up, never be afraid to
ask for advice (that doesn’t mean you have to take it if it doesn’t seem right)
and always try to improve your writing.
I know some authors set writing
goals, such as so many words per day. Do you set any goals for your
stories?
I used to be more strict, but now
the marketing of Dark Seed takes time I could be writing my next book, so I
strive for a minimum of 1 page per day, 6 days per week. Almost always I can
accomplish more than that.
Do you have a favorite character
of your own and what makes him/her your favorite?
Nick Barnes is my favorite. I try
to write him as a regular guy in extraordinary circumstances. Some people have
said there are bits of me in his character.
Do your characters
"talk" to you?
Yes, but I don’t want to get into
that, because you’ll think I’m weird J
Who controls a story when you
write; you, your characters or a combination?
My characters control the story.
I just prod them in different directions.
Do you have any projects you’re
working on now?
Yes I’m writing, Seed of Control,
which is the sequel to, Dark Seed. Dark Seed gives the reader an introduction
to what is happening with GMOs and Seed of Control will give readers the big
picture of what the companies creating GMOs are really up to.
How do you juggle time between
all your responsibilities?
You have to focus and be
organized. My schedule consists of: Waking up early to work on my new book,
before having to go to my day job. During the day I’m fortunate to be able to
run errands, so after work I can spend a few hours on marketing for Dark Seed.
How do you feel about publishing
in a digital age?
I think this is a great time to
be an author. There are so many avenues to publish, that you don’t have to beg
a traditional publisher. Now with hybrid publishing, traditional publishing is
becoming obsolete. Keeping my book rights and controlling what happens to my
books is very important to me, so a hybrid publisher like, Promontory Press is
the best way of publishing right now…for me.
Do you have any blog tours or
upcoming events we should know about?
After Sage’s blog tour I have a
few local things, but nothing concrete yet. Stay tuned for Dark Seed as an
audio book and I’ll be working on a trailer soon.
