The WRITE Prompt had a chance to speak with Tristan Hutchinson, author of the supernatural horror, Amara, to find out what it takes to achieve your self-publishing dreams.

A little about Tristan Hutchinson

Tristan is an author and empath living in New Hartford, NY.

The son of a children’s book author, Tristan still holds the same creative imagination he did as a child. His love of Stephen King, the Star Wars franchise, and other unique books and movies fuel his creative spirit.

As a supernatural thriller and horror writer, Tristan hopes to transport his readers into the worlds he creates, allowing them to explore their wild imaginations.

Tristan’s degrees in interactive media design and criminal justice give him the ability to use vivid imagery while remaining realistic in his crime and investigative details.

A husband, father, and brother, Tristan’s family has played a large role in who he is. And, at the basis of his personality is his spirit animal: The wolf. Tristan believes that you are never too old to let your imagination run free and unleash the wolf hiding within.

TWP: Tell us a little about your publishing journey. Did you always want to self-publish?

Tristan Hutchinson: I had always envisioned being traditionally published, but after learning from my Dad, I changed my mind.

I definitely view publishing your book as a self-publisher as an adventure. There is no real training in it, you can go on Amazon and Ingram sparks to get a feel for it, but nothing really prepares you for it.

TWP: Have you ever gotten an idea for a project from a surprising source?

Tristan Hutchinson: A surprising inspiration for a book came from Goodreads, the question was to write a two-sentence horror story.

TWP: How do you keep the creativity flowing?

Tristan Hutchinson: My go to is an energy drink.

TWP: How do you deal with writer’s block?

Tristan Hutchinson: I just keep on writing.

TWP: Do you have any advice for aspiring writers looking to self-publish?

Tristan Hutchinson: My best advice for other aspiring writers, ask lots of questions to self-published authors for guidance and just go for it. You don’t need to have lots of money to publish a book.

If you want to be a self-publisher, just go for it, never let anything get into your way.

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