Interviewing Author Lewis Smith When did you decide you were going to write a book? A. I have always wanted to write. I started one novel in high school, and another while I was in the Navy, but finished neither. I did write several short stories, though, one of which was published. But in 2012, I finally decided to go for it and wrote my first novel, THE TESTIMONIUM. Q.2 how did you come up with the name of your books A. They are usually related to the plotline. THE TESTIMONIUM was about Pilate's long-lost report to Rome on the crucifixion of Jesus. All the titles are based on the storyline. Q. 3 what are you working on now for 20 18? A. I just finished up my sixth novel; until it is accepted for publication and released I am going to focus on promoting my other titles and working on a screenplay for THE TESTIMONIUM with local filmmaker Holly Rice. Q 4. how long have you been writing? A. I've written short stories and ar