Did your writing process change between writing both novels? I had to do a lot more research for my second novel, At Least I’m Trying whereas Chasing Through Time was based primarily on real experiences I’ve witnessed. This made my second book much more challenging....
Photo by Wendy Wei on Pexels.com There has been an increase in the number of paperback books being purchased lately. Can it be we missed the tactile feel of a book? The weight, the process of turning pages, the aroma of a book, whether old or new. It even has its own...
As readers, we have a special day tomorrow - 24th January, as it is Library Shelfie Day, traditionally celebrated on the fourth Wednesday in January. It was founded in 2014 by the New York Public Library. We are given the unique opportunity to display and pose with...
As writers and authors, learning new skills, keeping ahead of genre evolution, trope changes and writing methods is vital for our continued improvement as a wordsmith. With the industry changing so quickly, we need to be ahead of the game. The best ways to do this...
It is always exciting, as an author, to announce a book launch, an event or a new narrative idea. Today, I can elude to upcoming changes to my current novels. There will be a new cover for Life in Slake Patch - watch this space for the reveal or subscribe to my...
1. How did you meet? We met in 2007 on an online writing group where you share short stories, poetry and life experiences. We became fast friends. 2. When did you begin...
Once we transition from writer to published author, there are many things that change. No longer can we sit in isolation, hide from the world or pretend it's a 'hobby'. Words we created are available to the public and so begins the promotion bandwagon. Photo by...
With the restrictions on events and social gatherings, it is difficult to launch a new book in the traditional way. However, there are ways to promote your newest novel. Make sure to announce the book title, it's genre and date of publication and issue date on online...
What is your motivation for writing? There are as many reasons to write as there are genres. We may want to persuade, catalog or inform on 'real' events or topics but many of us (fiction authors) want to entertain. It is an author's purpose, to bring to life a...