Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre? I’m one of those people who live in my head. I love to create worlds within worlds and stories that transcend modern day living. Where did your love of books/storytelling/reading/writing/etc. come from? I’ve always been a reader. I guess it started from asContinueContinue reading “Interview: LaVerne Thompson”
Tag Archives: Romantic Fantasy
Guest Post: Erica Cameron, author of the new YA release, SEA OF STRANGERS
How to Get the Most Out of Your Next Conference or Convention Since I started writing in 2007, I have queried agents, gone on submission to editors, and attended dozens of conferences. Each experience has its own set of rules and expectations, and conference and conventions can be the hardest of them all to navigateContinueContinue reading “Guest Post: Erica Cameron, author of the new YA release, SEA OF STRANGERS”
Interview: Melissa Eastlake, Author of the new YA Fantasy Release, THE UNCROSSING
Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre? The Uncrossing is a YA fantasy novel. I love how fantasy stories put characters in extreme situations that can reveal deeply human truths, and I also love playing with fun, high-concept stories. Where did your love of books/storytelling/reading/writing/etc. come from? Like many writers,ContinueContinue reading “Interview: Melissa Eastlake, Author of the new YA Fantasy Release, THE UNCROSSING”
Interview: Laurie Olerich, Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance Author on her new release, KOIVU
Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre? I write urban fantasy and paranormal romance. I love creating the world and the lore that goes with it. The little details of setting, culture, history and creatures are so much fun to write! My stories are meant to be an escape forContinueContinue reading “Interview: Laurie Olerich, Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance Author on her new release, KOIVU”
Guest Post: REJECTION & MY ROAD TO PUBLICATION by Meg Kassel
Rejection and My Road to Publication When looking at an author’s published book, it’s easy to only see what they accomplished and to forget that there were likely many failures before publication. I only know of a few authors who enjoyed success straight off with the first book they wrote. Those rare, fortunate birds areContinueContinue reading “Guest Post: REJECTION & MY ROAD TO PUBLICATION by Meg Kassel”
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