Louis Rakovich

Goldfish Grimm: If we could peek into your office (coffee shop, kitchen table, wherever you write), what would your writing process look like?

Louis Rakovich: At first, like I’m listening to music or staring mindlessly at the computer monitor. Once the brainstorming part is done and I have a more-or-less clear idea of the story, I move on to outlining major plot points. Then I begin the actual writing, usually by hand. That part, together with the subsequent editing and revision, can take from a few days to a few weeks. Overall, I try to keep organized – I’ve found that it helps me stay on track and finish what I start.

GFG: Was there anything in particular that inspired “Bill and I Went Hunting Today”?

LR: Not something in particular, but the general concept of artificial intelligence. I wanted to write a story where the focus is less on the technology needed to create a biorobot, and more on the private moments, thoughts, observations and insecurities that make up his everyday life.

GFG: Have you ever wanted to be more than human?

LR: I’m not sure it’s possible to be more than human. A human with superhuman abilities is still human, and a non-human intelligent being is simply that – non-human – but not more than human, or less.

GFG: Have any plans for Halloween?

LR: Going to watch New York’s Village Halloween Parade is a strong possibility.

GFG: Do you have anything you’d like to plug or promote?

LR: At the moment, only that you can find me on Twitter at @LouisRakovich