Antwan Floyd Sr. is an avid reader, poet, author, publisher,
graphic designer & father. With his own brand of storytelling he brings a
different perspective to the literary world. He launched Bleeding Pen
Publishing in 2009 and has since released several titles in paperback and in
eBook format. He currently resides in Indianapolis,
IN where he is working on his
next project.
Imani: Welcome to The
Lounge. Let's start off with a simple icebreaker and begin with your story,
just who is Antwan Floyd, Sr?
Antwan: There is no clear cut answer for who Antwan Floyd
Sr. is, he is a story teller, a father, a hustler. Optimists/realists (if there
is such a thing)
What inspire you to
write, and how long have you been taking up the craft?
Life gives me inspiration, conversations I over hear.
Thoughts just spring into my head and excites me. Reactions from readers who
have read my work be it positive or critical. Reviews on Amazon inspire me as
well. I've been writing since I was a kid poems and raps but I've been
published since 2009
Are you character and
plot-driven, and why?
Yes very much so. I believe that each story should portray
characters with what I like to call the human element. Display flaws and
imperfections so you can relate to the characters. People you grow to love or
grow to hate.
Share with the
readers your writing process. Let’s start with the development of your
characters. Where do you find the inspiration to create them?
I start with a title of a book and what the story is going
to be about then the names. Next I flesh them out where their from, religious
beliefs, political beliefs, height, weight, race, sexual preference, education,
etc, etc that makes it easier for me in my mind to write for them.
Have you ever
suffered from writer's block? If so, what do you do to break it?
Yes I have. I read books by other authors – good writers
inspire me as well.
Tell us about your
latest project and its characters?
Where do you see your
career in five years?
Lord willing I am on the Forbes list. But more realistically
I have a stronger reader following and Danielle Lovelace on the air in her own
series.
What’s your next
project(s)?
I have the Black Sepies Series which will be like a soap
which will feature 4 short stories all connected in an arc type fashion and I
will feature the series for free on my website. My next title will be released
in July, Crew Love III The Final Redemption.
What is your dream
collaboration? With whom, and why?
Not really a writing collaboration but would love to work
with Master P or J. Prince of Rap A Lot records. I respect and admire both
these men; they get money and have longevity.
Finally, share with
us something you've never mentioned publicly since being an author; such as, a
quirk or a hidden talent. I'm sure readers would like to know.
I am a huge sci-fi/comic genre fan.
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