
In my view, because they tell you absolutely nothing about the author. Read one and you’ve read them all…
I’ve read literally hundreds of them over the decades. Without exception they follow an inevitable mind numbingly boring formulae. I’m sorry, but the last thing I wish to know about is an author’s favourite book, or where they live and with whom. Or even what their latest book is all about and other entirely banal questions!!!
What I really want to know is how their mind works. Don’t you?
To begin to gain an insight into what makes any author tick, all you have to do is read their books for yourself. It couldn’t be simpler! Do that and there is no need for the totally redundant author interview.
Each and every single one of us reveals far more about ourselves in our storytelling than any damned interview ever will. You…
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