Biography of P.W. Cross, author of The Idea Miners fantasy trilogy.
Background and musings of P.W. Cross, the author of
The Idea Miners children's middle reader action fantasy books.
Background of fantasy author P.W. Cross
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Welcome to my fantasy author page. I truly appreciate your visit. The following is a bit about me, and the road that led me to become a fantasy author.
I live with my wife in the mountains, and love spending time in the woods. We have two wonderful children—grown and off on their own.
I have been writing books and programming computers for many years. My prior books include The Computer Revolution Survival Guide—or Martha Cuts Loose and The Idea Miners: The Lost Lake Dig.
The Lost Lake Dig is the first in The Idea Miners trilogy. My latest book, The Twisted Tree Dig, is the second. The final book, The One, will be released in the near future.
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I work to infuse my writing with knowledge gained from a broad background of experiences. As a computer developer, I’ve written software supporting transportation, communications, space exploration (NASA), energy distribution (gas & electric), natural resources (water), national security and defense, and outdoor and environmental concerns. Touching so many fields has instilled in me an excitement and passion for the future’s potential. I bring that passion to my writing, with an underlying focus of planting positive seeds in the minds of young readers.
Writing youth-based fantasy that captures the readers imagination, while weaving in excitement about the power and uniquely-human gift of ideas, is my goal in The Idea Miners trilogy. The last line of The Lost Lake Dig mirrors this clearly: Ideas define us, our past, our present, and most importantly, our future.
On writing
I believe writing is a window into the writer. One's experiences, beliefs and talents are reflected through their writing.
For me that includes a love of the outdoors—fresh air, sunshine, and beauty; a passion for learning and new experiences; an unshakable belief in human creativity and resourcefulness; and a talent for creating and organizing many moving parts into a well-oiled whole.
A good story has many parts, and they need to fit together in a logical, well organized manner.
So personally, organiza-tional talent is what I believe to be my greatest skill as an author (a skill born out of 40+ years of building complex computer systems and writing books).
Writing, like anything done well, is hard work. But if you have a passion for it, it’s a joy.
Passion is like a good friend!
A good friend that continually pushes you to do better: Keep striving to get it right. Keep working to get to the end of the story line. Make everything fit together and “sing.” Listen to your characters, let them help you along the way. Listen to feedback. Work with a good editor. Take your time. Rework it, and rework it some more. Don't rush.
Enjoy the journey.