Is there someone who supported or influenced you that perhaps isn’t around anymore?
Is there someone who supported or influenced you that perhaps isn’t around anymore? Anyone you miss? My biggest supporter, aside from my husband, is my longtime friend. And thankfully she’s … Continue reading
What’s the one thing about your writing career you regret the most?
What’s the one thing about your writing career you regret the most? Were you able to overcome it? I still think the book I published was longer than it needed … Continue reading
In your writing, what stresses or delights you?
In your writing, what stresses you the most? What delights you? Sorry for the lateness of this post. It’s been a trying few weeks. Between caring for 3 week old … Continue reading
What’s harder to do, coming up with your book title or writing the blurb?
What’s harder to do, coming up with your book title or writing the blurb? Definitely the blurb. The only issue I might have with titles for my book would be … Continue reading
In your writing, where do you draw the line, with either topics or language?
In your writing, where do you draw the line, with either topics or language? This is an interesting and yet complicated topic. Some would argue that language (i.e. foul language) … Continue reading
How do you define success as a writer?
How do you define success as a writer? Is it holding your book in your hand? Having a short story published? Making a certain amount of income from your writing? … Continue reading
What is your favorite writing craft book? Wait…just ONE?!
What is your favorite writing craft book? Just one?! Recently, I’ve come across three writing craft books that I’ve found helpful. Writing Tips: A Creative and Practical Guide to Improving … Continue reading
Would You Quit?
What would make you quit writing? I’m not sure there’s anything that would cause me to completely quit. I mean, I might not publish any of my stories, but I … Continue reading
How long do you shelve your first draft?
For how long do you shelve your first draft, before reading it and re-drafting? On my first novel? Maybe a few months to a year. I had more time on … Continue reading
Did Reader Responses Surprise You?
Have any of your readers ever responded to your writing in a way that you didn’t expect? If so, did it surprise you? Yes. When they said they liked it. … Continue reading
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