Alexander C. Brito

Tag: fiction

  • Interview with the Publisher Pt. 3

    Interview with the Publisher Pt. 3

    I didn’t want to wait for industry insiders to validate my writing or this novel. Though I briefly explored that route at your suggestion, I had little desire to spend months querying literary agents. That path would have required more time and patience than I was willing to give. I believe this novel is ready…

  • Interview with the Publisher Pt. 2

    Interview with the Publisher Pt. 2

    With my schedule, I found that the best time to write is at four in the morning. It is not an easy thing to do, whatsoever. Yet, once mastered, it allows for consistency which is the backbone of excellent authorship in my opinion. 2. Do your students know you are a published author? How does…

  • The Music Behind Creatures of Habit

    The Music Behind Creatures of Habit

    Creatures of Habit is a character-driven story, and music became one of the clearest ways to reflect who Yovanni Guerra is. Like many people, Yovanni adapts depending on the room he’s in. Around family, friends, coworkers, and strangers, he becomes slightly different versions of himself—carefully shaping his personality to fit the people around him. The…

  • Interview with the Publisher

    Interview with the Publisher

    I would say it was a question or an idea that I couldn’t shake. That said, the process of creating Creatures of Habit was one that matured slowly. After graduating from the University of Miami, I really wanted to explore the cyclical nature of human beings and how we tend to revert to past behaviors.…