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P.J. Lazos, Author of Six Sisters
When and why did you begin writing? I began writing way back when I was a kid and I fancied myself as someone who had things to say that everyone would want to hear. I stopped writing for a long time, though, maybe thirty years. I did other things like draw and paint and take…
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Meet Fantasy Authors, Charley Swanda and Amber Daniels
When and why did you begin writing? We began writing 2 years ago. The reason why: we both retired from nursing and have both written all our lives, ranging from short stories and poetry to Charley writing music. We decided to combine our efforts and write a novel. It started out for fun then we…
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The Demise of Traditional Publishing, and B&N Stores Showcasing Indies…
A long journey to success for local author (Katy Times)
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Brett Hetherington, Author of The Remade Parent
When and why did you begin writing? I began writing when I was very young. It’s hard to remember exactly when, but I must have been about 5 or 6 years old and it was often cartoons. I started writing songs when I was about 8 and then poetry and nonfiction in my early twenties.…
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J. Guenther, Author of In the Mouth of the Lion
When and why did you begin writing? After high school, several friends attended colleges far away. I began typing six to twelve-page notes, trying to amuse them with letters like I’d want to get myself. It was a lot of fun, a feeling I try to put into my writing.
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Diversity in Publishing, and Black Science Fiction…
Diversity In Book Publishing Isn’t Just About Writers — Marketing Matters, Too (NPR)
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Writing Prompt Contest, Deadline September 8th!
It’s time to flex your writing muscles again and have a little fun with words. Waking Writer’s quarterly Writing Prompt Contest has returned. The winner’s story will be featured on Waking Writer and shared widely via social media for broad exposure. What writer can’t use an extra bit of exposure, eh? So, what are you…
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Keefe R.D., Author of Royal Arcanum
Indonesian author, Keefe R.D., sat down recently to discuss her novels and why she enjoys writing in the fantasy genre. Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre? I always have this saying in my mind: “I want to write something that I would love to read!”
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James Halat, Author of The Story of Teddy and Eddie
When and why did you begin writing? I started writing in the fifth grade. I was fortunate enough to have a teacher who read books to us like we were first graders, and then she asked us to write our own stories to read to the class. This is where I learned that my words…
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Meet Andrew Weston, International Bestselling Author of The IX
Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre? Because science fiction is a delight I’ve enjoyed since childhood. I could read before I went to school, you see, and the likes of Asimov, Anderson, Clarke, Bradbury and Heinlein stimulated my mind and imagination in a way nothing else did. Of course,…
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