J. P. Cane

Interview with Gini Koch

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Author Gini Koch
Author Gini Koch

In episode 23 of Working Title podcast I speak with G. J. Koch, J. C. Koch, Jemma Chase, Anita Ensal and A. E. Stanton. They’re all the same talented and prolific Gini Koch, author of the Alien/Katherine “Kitty” Katt series,
Necropolis Enforcement series,
Martian Alliance Chronicles series, and
the Alexander Outland series.

We dive into how to write a series (or several), those pen names of hers and what a writer should consider when creating them, and preparing your book for submission. Plus she shares her secret for being a productive writer.

Thank you to readers who submitted questions–Gini answered every one.

So hold onto your hats and enjoy!

Length: 108 minutes

Recorded on July 11, 2018

Intro  and outro music in the podcast is called, “The Strategy.”

Gini Koch’s website: ginikoch.com

Comments

18 responses to “Interview with Gini Koch”

  1. Mark Slauter Avatar
    Mark Slauter

    How are the Penguins doing?

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  2. Mark Slauter Avatar
    Mark Slauter

    Your references to Pop culture make you like the Dennis Miller of writing. What role does your knowledge of Pop culture pay in developing your story line?

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  3. Mark Slauter Avatar
    Mark Slauter

    Hey Josh: Forgot to mention that Gini was recently involved with a Kickstarter campaign titled Guilds & Glaives, which was managed by http://www.zombiesneedbrains.com/. It may be a good question to ask about her experience with a crowdfunding project.

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  4. Paul Sparks Avatar
    Paul Sparks

    When you are doing your first pass, do you put in chapter headings as you go, or do you just make a notation in the document where a chapter break will go.

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  5. Tom Leveen Avatar
    Tom Leveen

    Assuming a 40-hour-work week, spouse, kids, dog, etc, how many good hours of writing and/or revision per week do you recommend for unpublished authors? Is it different once you have published (whether traditional or indie)?

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  6. Keith TGG Admin Avatar
    Keith TGG Admin

    When can we expect a next visit to happy Acres?

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  7. Hamish Avatar
    Hamish

    @hamishdownie

    Which of your Alien men is the sexiest?

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  8. benragunton Avatar
    benragunton

    You are one of the most prolific writers out there, writing in multiple styles and genres. What do you do and how much time do you take when switching from working on one book to another? Are you totally linear in your writing that you only work on one book at a time, or have you switched it up and jumped from one book to another, and if so, how do you keep the writing style so distinctly different?

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  9. Uncle Dragon Avatar
    Uncle Dragon

    What is your writing process like? Do you outline, write scene and put them together or just write until you are done? – Joseph, Uncle Dragon

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  10. LLOYD E PULLEY Avatar
    LLOYD E PULLEY

    from a more feminist standpoint – what would you say is the difference between writing a female character and writing a character who happens to be female? Can you think of examples for each?

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  11. duncansbooksandmore Avatar
    duncansbooksandmore

    Is there any news to share on the Alexander Outland or Necropolis Enforcement Files series?

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  12. Kevin Avatar
    Kevin

    Where do you get your inspiration from?

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  13. Kevin Avatar
    Kevin

    Who or what is your Muse?

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  14. Kevin Avatar
    Kevin

    If you could tell your younger writing self anything, what would it be?

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  15. Kevin Avatar
    Kevin

    How many unpublished and half-finished books do you have?

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  16. Kevin Avatar
    Kevin

    What kind of research do you do, and how long do you spend researching before beginning a book?

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  17. Kevin Avatar
    Kevin

    How do you select the names of your characters?

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  18. Kevin Avatar
    Kevin

    Do you hide any secrets in your books that only a few people will find?

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