As I continue to write books, one of the things I've been thinking about lately is how can I as a writer interact more with book clubs? I love the dynamic that occurs when book lovers start talking about a book they've all read. There is something magical about watching readers interact with my characters and story. It's a mix between oddly terrifying and liberating. [Tweet "Want to participate … [Read more...]
The unique challenges of writing out of order…
Last month I wrote a prequel to my next legal suspense. One challenge was that it was written AFTER the first book in the legal suspense series. I had/have a very detailed outline. It was why I could write the book so very fast. And I also had/have a detailed character study of the hero and heroine. But I heard from my editor last week and the heroine isn't quite working. I wasn't entirely … [Read more...]
You know you’re a writer when…+ Giveaways
Last night I had to finish editing this book that's been giving me fits on suspense, so here are four ways lately I've known I'm a writer. Do any resonate or catch you by surprise? Now for a few quick giveaways: … [Read more...]
Audiobooks? A few ways to give them a try.
I loved reading Tammy's audiobook post from earlier this week. A few years ago, I couldn't imagine listening to audiobooks for any length of time. Partly this was because of cost. Partly it's because I love the feel of a book. Partly because I don't always love the narrators. But I reached a point where I wanted to redeem the time walking across campus, driving all over town. Audiobooks … [Read more...]
The Story Behind the Story
In April I have a novella releasing in a new collection Across the Shores. But the germ of this story came to me years ago. I was trying to find the original proposal idea and I'm going to guess it was about 2011 or 2012. I'd written two series of WWII novels for Barbour -- Cornhusker Dreams set in Nebraska and the Ohio Brides set in Ohio. Stars in the Night was about to release, and Shadowed by … [Read more...]
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