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.
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…
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.
What happens in a publishing sounding board session? We covered genre, audience, marketability, querying agents and navigating publishing advice online.
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.
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…
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.…
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 rubs…
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.
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