Spring Break
Getting the 'write' start
With the publication of his first novel, sophomore Bobby Wegusen is on his way to a careeer as an author
Diane Kupec
Issue date: 11/11/05 Section: Features
"Honestly, I don't really know how AuthorHouse decided to give me the opportunity," Wegusen said. "It was much more luck than anything - kind of the right place at the right time."
Wegusen was involved in all stages of the publishing process. Over the course of several months, he made all major decisions about his book from choosing a layout to picking a font.
Now that Rush for Power has been published, Wegusen is thinking ahead. He said he does not have unrealistic expectations for the book because he doesn't know what the future will hold.
"My friends all joke that I'm going to be a celebrity, but I just don't see that happening," he said.
He does, however, hope the book will be successful.
"The only problem is, I haven't really decided what success would be," he said with a smile.
In the meantime, Wegusen keeps writing - often while sitting in classes or working on mundane tasks.
"I don't think Tom Clancy is writing his next book while doing laundry," he said. "But I guess I'll just have to settle until I'm him."
He is well on his way - Wegusen has already written about 40 pages of his next novel.
"My overall goal would be to make a career out of being an author," he said. "It's more of a dream than a reality right now, but I hope this is the start."
Wegusen was involved in all stages of the publishing process. Over the course of several months, he made all major decisions about his book from choosing a layout to picking a font.
Now that Rush for Power has been published, Wegusen is thinking ahead. He said he does not have unrealistic expectations for the book because he doesn't know what the future will hold.
"My friends all joke that I'm going to be a celebrity, but I just don't see that happening," he said.
He does, however, hope the book will be successful.
"The only problem is, I haven't really decided what success would be," he said with a smile.
In the meantime, Wegusen keeps writing - often while sitting in classes or working on mundane tasks.
"I don't think Tom Clancy is writing his next book while doing laundry," he said. "But I guess I'll just have to settle until I'm him."
He is well on his way - Wegusen has already written about 40 pages of his next novel.
"My overall goal would be to make a career out of being an author," he said. "It's more of a dream than a reality right now, but I hope this is the start."
