Catfish McDaris
Age 60
Location: Milwaukee, WI
GED in the army, 2 years of college
The Writer
How long have you been writing?
25 years
Do you write full-time?
Yes
What do you consider to be your greatest accomplishment as a writer?
Being published with Shakespeare
What is your ultimate goal as a writer?
Fun
The Work
Tell us about your work in Crack the Spine.
Comanche Java
Is there a main theme or message in this piece?
Being a father is a tough job.
What inspired this work?
My daughter
Anything else you’d like to share about your work in Crack the Spine?
It is 80% true
Tell us about another project you are working on or have published.
Jupiter Orgasma
What inspired this work?
My life
Where can we find this book?
This is a hardcover on Lulu.com now
The Methods
How often do you write?
Everyday
What are your thoughts on self-publishing vs. traditional publishing?
I’ve never self-published, your work should be good enough to attract a publisher.
What are your thoughts on writing at a computer vs. writing longhand?
I make notes and ideas in longhand.
How do you react to editorial rejections of your work?
I’m used to rejects, since I write for my own enjoyment; it doesn’t bother me much.
The Madness
What is your favorite book?
Jupiter Orgasma
Who is your favorite author?
Catfish McDaris
What is your favorite word?
Thwart
What makes you laugh?
My lady
What makes you cry?
My daughter
Chocolate or Vanilla?
Vanilla
Beach or Mountains?
Mountains
Cats or Dogs?
Cats
Additional Reading on Catfish
Personal website/blog: http://ppigpenn.blogspot.com
At least the dude likes his own work!
Jupiter Orgasma was wonderful. By the way, I think this site can be helpful: favoritewords.com, I am new to it but I believe it has a great potential to move forward in the future as a new wave in social networking.