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Author Spotlight: Lis McDermott on writing, mentoring, and making a book better.

In this author interview, Lis McDermott discusses her writing process, character development, and experience as an indie author. We also look at mentoring, editing, and how effective author–editor collaboration strengthens a manuscript.

Author Spotlight: crime writer David L Haigh on character, setting and storytelling

David Haigh is the author of a series of rural crime novels set in the border country – Cumbria, Northumberland and southern Scotland. His DCI Jeff Spencer books, including Land Kill, bring together atmospheric northern settings and compelling investigations rooted in contemporary issues.

In this Author Spotlight, David shares insights into his writing journey, inspiration and creative process.

Author Spotlight: the creative life of Angela M. Joyce

Discover the creative world of author Angela M. Joyce, as she shares her journey from business librarian to novelist. In this author spotlight, Angela discusses her debut novel The Rydle Year, the inspiration behind her storytelling, and her wider creative life.

Author Spotlight: Patricia Greasby on history, storytelling, and self-publishing.

This week, the Author Spotlight is on Patricia Greasby as she shares insights into writing historical fiction, navigating the self-publishing process, and bringing her latest novel to life.

Author Spotlight: Brian Terence on sci-fi, short fiction, networking, and sharpening his craft.

Join us for an chat with speculative fiction author Brian Terence, where he shares insights into writing classic sci-fi, the appeal of short fiction, and the value of manuscript assessments. Discover his approach to networking in the writing world, his rationale for submitting to competitions and magazines, and how he sharpens his craft as an indie author.

What does the viewpoint character know? A reminder from Nancy J. Cohen.

I’m reading Writing The Cozy Mystery by Nancy J. Cohen. Here’s a reminder she gives to writers using the first person or a close third: Avoid out-of-body experiences, such as “If I knew what was going to happen, I’d never have walked through that door.” Who has knowledge of the future? The Author, that’s who.Continue reading “What does the viewpoint character know? A reminder from Nancy J. Cohen.”

Book Review: Really Good, Actually – by Monica Heisey

Really Good, Actually is … not bad, actually. I can see why its rating on Goodreads is 3.14, but I rounded my 3.8ish up to four stars. Partway through, I was tempted to put the book down and move on — the main character is grating and completely self-obsessed, with a friendship group that rubsContinue reading “Book Review: Really Good, Actually – by Monica Heisey”

Author Spotlight: Morgan Christensen on her latest book and what it’s like to work with an editor – me!

Celebrate the release of Morgan Christensen’s new book, Haven’s Warrior. Go behind the scenes to see how this dedicated indie author crafts high-quality fantasy novels worthy of a spot on your bookshelf.