Author Bio:
Rhett Bruno grew up in Hauppauge, New York, and studied at the Syracuse University School of Architecture where he graduated cum laude.
He has been writing since he can remember, scribbling down what he thought were epic short stories when he was young to show to his parents. When he reached high school he decided to take that a step further and write the “Isinda Trilogy”. After the encouragement of his favorite English teacher he decided to self-publish the “Isinda Trilogy” so that the people closest to him could enjoy his early work.
While studying architecture Rhett continued to write as much as he could, but finding the time during the brutal curriculum proved difficult. It wasn’t until he was a senior that he decided to finally pursue his passion for Science Fiction. After rededicating himself to reading works of the Science Fiction author’s he always loved, (Frank Herbert, Timothy Zahn, Heinlein, etc.) he began writing “The Circuit: Executor Rising”, The first part of what he hopes will be a successful Adult Science Fiction Series.
Since then Rhett has been hired by an Architecture firm in Mount Kisco, NY. But that hasn’t stopped him from continuing to work on “The Circuit” and all of the other stories bouncing around in his head. He is also currently studying at the New School to earn a Certificate in Screenwriting in the hopes of one day writing for TV or Video Games.
What inspires you to write?
Everything really. I love science fiction so I read books, watch movie and play video games in the genre as much as I can. Sometimes it can be annoying to analyze everything I’m reading or watching, but it pays off when I come up with a great idea from it and half to pause to write it down.
Tell us about your writing process.
I wish I was able to outline more, but I am definitely a seat of the pants writer. I try to iron out the beginning and ending and let the characters get their organically, as if I’m going through the experience with them. I’ll also write out extended descriptions of every setting and character just to ensure I’m consistent.
For Fiction Writers: Do you listen (or talk to) to your characters?
I guess I do talk to them, though I hate to admit it! I find that if I read dialogue out loud as I write it then it comes out more realistic. People talk differently in my head then when I vocalize so it definitely helps.
What advice would you give other writers?
Keep writing, and make sure you read and study other mediums in the same genre. Countless stories have been told already, so there’s no reason not to learn from what has come before.
How did you decide how to publish your books?
I couldn’t find an agent, but I had faith in my manuscript. So I submitted to every publisher I could find that accepted manuscripts from authors without agents and waited from there. I’ve had a great experience with my small press, so I’d advise authors not to think they’re too good for that. We all have to start somewhere.
What do you think about the future of book publishing?
It’s exciting! The digital revolutions offers us so many new opportunities. I’m just starting to scratch the surface of what’s available.
What do you use?
Professional Editor
What genres do you write?
Science Fiction, Fantasy
What formats are your books in?
Both eBook and Print
Website(s)
Link To Rhett Bruno Page On Amazon
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