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The stories contained within were inspired by my various interactions with some difficult people so I would say that was where the majority of the struggle will always be. Actually, I wrote an article specifically about that. Every time I write, I make a competition with myself to see if I can write the entire […]

What can this tiny team of 7 multi-racial Elfkins do against an entire Empire? As I was frequently in a travel mode between the USA and China – it took me nearly 2 years to complete this book. I care about people, I care about Nature, I care about “fair”! Do you have a marketing […]

We all have innate attachments to certain tropes, themes, characters, details, etc. Lovecraft did it too as did Edgar Allan Poe and Mary Shelley. The industry is bustling and needing all the time we can give. Just as reviewers are inundated, so too, are authors. I read it completely through. Two max. We can’t by […]

The community wanted to make it into a park. The CA Board of Supervisors type of government has to be replaced by something else, a form of governing that would be truly democratic, like community councils but the idea of letting people actually vote on developments terrifies the powers that be in CA so it […]

The best is when they start telling me things about our books, details that not every reader has picked up. Sharing with readers who enjoy the stories we tell and having enough to continue is what really matters. Everyone we’ve talked in Irvington to has been incredibly supportive. There’s been some experimenting to see what […]

Having too little confidence in themselves. About Publishing What do you think of the oft-quoted comment that the “slush-pile has moved online”? I would. Writers need to note that the way they interact with the world and describe it may not always be the case for their readers. I try my best to give every […]

The stories happen in a magical world which is much like ours. No. They take shape as I write but I always have an idea before I start the project. The Little Book of Magical Tales is a compilation of 5 short stories for children. I have tried to do the same in my book. […]

I have always been a very passionate reader. I found a great company called Candid Book Reviews that was actively looking for reviewers to join their team. Through Candid Book Reviews they introduced me to many creative and talented authors who I am blessed to still read and review for today. I pride myself in […]

When did you start writing the book? The connective tissue has to evolve from there. If yes, what gets the fingers tapping? You see, Joe is determined to sell this artifact. Are there any particular authors that have influenced how you write and, if so, how have they influenced you? And they want it back. […]

These reads are fictionalized but life itself provided the fodder for these manuscripts. My geologist husband, I, and two dogs, have been living in a small, country town called South Wales, N.Y., six miles from my childhood home. Publisher didn’t like the editor and then the publisher and I didn’t agree. When I started writing […]

I’m very proud of the result. What came easily? Did you hire a professional editor? Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) Each short story follows two brothers, the third focuses on all four. […]

What came easily? Nike that shit. I love listening to music while I write, but only instrumentals. About the book What is the book about? Do you have a marketing plan for the book or are you just winging it? Not really. The only thing I need is inspiration. There are a couple of types […]

What made you decide to go Indie, whether self-publishing or with an indie publisher? AT this point you can call the shots. I will only let you go, when the book is done, so be ready to be engaged and spellbound. My characters are all real, but a few names have been changed to protect […]

Hopefully some word of mouth will be generated. Wait until I finish. James Bayers – 21 February 2019 The Back Flap Police Officer Lee Curtis has met his precise equal, in no way but genetics. Except for the five years between 2013 and 2018, it only took a few months. If so, do you do […]

Her autobiography gave me the strength to carry on. I have never submitted to an agent because self-representation has worked well for me. Are there any particular authors that have influenced how you write and, if so, how have they influenced you? Always, always have your book covers professionally created. Where do you live now? […]

The kinds of books that can sustain a life and quicken the soul. About a week on average. I’m looking for a good story. I can only really answer as to why I love reading, but I think it’s probably the same for every bibliophile. My rating system is based solely on opinion, as is […]

At the time, it was great therapy for me. I may have borrowed a trait or two, from people I’ve met and from myself, but the characters are mostly fictitious. I had to imagine what the world would/could be like in thirty years, in a complicated geopolitical landscape. I think I hit the balance right. […]

– 3 February 2019 About Reviewing How did you get started? I’ve had authors who misunderstood me contact back for feedback, and I’ve let them know with details. I’m not going into details on that worst case, but it was bad, and I hope that person someday comes to terms with what happened. Polishing your […]

I try to write first draft as quickly as possible. I decided I wanted to write something to increase awareness of the issue. I hired two marketing consultants, one for publicity (http://www.caitlinhamiltonmarketing.com) and one for online marketing (Libby Jordan – musubuink@gmail.com). And when the man she still loves has one more wild idea, Lena has […]

Kasali’s daughter who has been a secret rebel in her father’s Akure enclave visits her aunt in Monrovia, gets drunk on her freedom, and is soon caught in the web of violence that engulfs Liberia’s Glay presidency. Where do you live now? My grandfather was polygamous, but he is in no way like Kasali. Where […]