Writing Wednesday

Writing Wednesday

Dawn asks: Do you come up with the hook first, or do you create characters first and then dig through until you find a hook? Answer: I always meet my characters first. I never consciously ‘create’ a character–my subconscious does

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Writing Wednesday

Writing Wednesday

Melissa asks: How do you keep so many different storylines going at the same time in your head? You absolutely amaze me with your brilliance! I love the incredible detail and cross series references in many stories. Answer: I’m just

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Writing Wednesday

Writing Wednesday

Question: Ok. Please don’t be annoyed with me, but……..what are the chances that we’ll get to “see” Angel and Raven’s………..”growth?” I was honestly hoping for more Raven books and an Angel series Answer: I’m not annoyed–I’m glad you love the

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Writing Wednesday

Writing Wednesday

Evy asks: Does Mrs. Galenorn use her husband as inspiration for her characters love interest? The one that immediately comes to mind is Herne and Ember. Answer: Not really. Now, we did have a whirlwind relationship, and like most of

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Writing Wednesday

Writing Wednesday

Melissa asks: I’m intrigued by The Crow Man from Whisper Hollow. How did you come up with the description for him? I really couldn’t find anything about him online. Answer: You won’t, because I made him up. He’s a creation

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Writing: Re-reading prior books

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Reader Question: Do you reread your previous books before you begin the new one in a series? Oh, I don’t have the time for that–not with the speed at which I write. I try to keep a list of unresolved

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Writing: Word Sprints

Writing: Word Sprints

Recently one of my readers asked me if I use word sprints, and if that helps me finish my books. The truth is, I use sprints all the time–not just to finish a book. I find the Pomodoro technique is

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Goodbye 2022! A Retrospective Look Back

Goodbye 2022! A Retrospective Look Back

I am grateful to see the calendar turn. 2022 was not a year I want to re-live. Long post ahead, so pull up a chair. 2022 was a year that included too much loss and grief, I wrote books I

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Hello, Tuesday!

Hello, Tuesday!

Hey peeps, how are you? I had an intensive virtual conference I attended this past week, so my mind is still mush. I did want to thank everybody whose bought SHADOW MAGIC, though, and remind you that on the 10th

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Why I Don’t Offer Writing Classes

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I knew I’d grow up to be a writer since I was 3–that’s 58 years ago. I’ve been writing professionally since I was 35–since 1996, so for 26 years. If I were to teach writing, my biggest advice would be:

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