Research

   I have been taking the time to research some interesting topics for my characters. I want to write something about a brothel owner falling in love but it seems the story is stuck because I need to look at a few more things before I can go any further. That is a lesson in writing.
   I need to review a bit more what I want to really talk about. Also I have another story crying for attention right now. As crazy as this seems to me this story might end up being a bit more personal in nature. I look forward to really getting into it.
   Writing is a passion and I am starting to find my voice. Amazing that it has taken me almost eight years or more to really find the voice that has been making its way to the surface. I love it. It also means that I am not just stuck looking at everything from just one side.
    This story maybe a bit painful because there is so much of me in it but giving birth is painful and oh so rewarding afterwards. The major thing will be how will I give birth to the story. Only time will tell.

Author David Long

Author David Long answers questions about how he feels on being published and what you can expect from him in the future. His first book Trade It All is now available on Amazon.


How long have you been waiting for the opportunity to get published?

      I have been waiting for about maybe 8 years for this opportunity. I had almost given up on it and was fine to keep my works between myself and my fb fam. 

When making a decision on which publishing company to go with how did you choose?

     I look for opportunity and how well the company has their writers back. You could mess around with some companies that will sign you just cause but if they don’t believe in your works then you are spinning your wheels. True Glory has my back and then some. 

What made Glory Publications stand out among all the other rising publishing companies?

     To be honest I never heard of them til they was taking open submissions and I dug deep to do my research. TGP has had much success on the Amazon market with a lot their books in the top 20 in the urban market. After my submission and talking with Mr. Shameek and getting the offer I felt honored that this company would take a shot on me. 

Writing can be a long and painful process. Did you feel that way while completing your project?

     I didn’t feel that way because I enjoyed assessing my characters, applying them and pushing myself out of my normal writing style.

How did you feel about the editing process and did you have a final look before final print? 

     I didn’t have a final look. Once I sent my book in for editing then that was it. Once it was released I saw what you all saw. I did some pre-editing before I sent it in though.

If your readers are willing to be honest with you, how open are you with the criticisms and what steps would be taken to improve your work?

     Shameek warned me that some people are going to love your works and some people won’t. Hell, there are some people who love the works of Zane or N'Tyse or Cairo and then there are some people who don’t like it. You can’t please everyone. If someone wants to constructive critique me about my book I will honestly listen and take notes. I wouldn’t take it to heart too much.

What can we expect from you in the future?

     Currently I am working on Trade It All Part 2 and starting to form foundations for the next books after that. I have 'Eff & Get It Over With' in which I am really excited about that book because I am upping the drama factor from page one. I also have Scrumptious 1 & 2 and a long awaited Letters To My Future Wife. That book is practically done and I am editing it.

Do you have a website or another link to include so anyone reading the article can follow and check up on your future endeavors?

     You can follow up with on my Facebook fan page https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDLong or email me at dtlong35@gmail.com