Tag: Fiction
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Five Characteristics of Great Speculative Fiction
Speculative fiction explores the unknown, the impossible, and the extraordinary. The genre (which includes fantasy, science fiction, horror, superhero fiction, dystopian, utopian, and other stories with supernatural and/or futuristic elements) allows us to venture into the uncharted territories of our imagination, and delve into worlds that challenge our understanding of what is possible. I write…
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Natalie P. Jenkins, author of The Last Kings of Deheubarth
When did you first consider yourself a writer? When I published my first book, most of the time I was just writing for fun and didn’t really expect to get anywhere. It was my hobby that I found a lot of peace in. I did some work as a translator before this, but my writing…
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Erik Foge, author of One Way Roads
What inspired you to pursue a career as a novelist? When I was 14, my parents sent me to Washington DC, on a school trip. That was the first spark that got me interested in writing, but it also inspired me to work for the federal government. When I was a senior in high school,…
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A Letter from the Editor: Looking Forward to an Exciting 2023
Dear Readers, I hope you are enjoying the content here at Waking Writer. Since I started this site in 2016, Waking Writer has become quite a hub for indie authors looking for more exposure. Last year was a busy year as promotion requests poured in! This year, you can expect more fascinating interviews, book highlights,…
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Existence Parallel by Patricia M. Muhammad
Two worlds exist. One tangible, and the other intangible. Only the elders of the first world know the secrets of the other. This is what they believe. For many years Queen Udelilia conspires against Princess Valera because of her destiny and the gifts the Great Powers bestowed upon her. The princess escapes the watchful eye…
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Raymond Parish, author of The Mighty Shall Fall
Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre? I found my way to the mystery/ thriller genre through the intersection of my love for detective series, dating back to childhood, and an enduring interest in understanding the unique lives of folks who are, as I like to say, “not me.” As…
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Mitch Maiman, author of Every Third Night
What inspires you to write? I am inspired to write when there is a story that must be told. It must be done with passion and honesty, and preferably described by someone who has a connection with the material. It needs to be illuminated by complex characters through their conflicts and their frailties and highlighted…
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Meet Dee Rose, author of Forbidden Love
When did you first consider yourself a writer? I first considered myself to be a writer when I published my first book called Cloning Around. How do you think you’ve evolved creatively? I think I’ve evolved creatively because I’ve written in different genres that I wouldn’t have trusted myself to do when I first started.…
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Pavithra Arun, author of Our Perfectly Blended Chaos
What inspires you to write? My inspiration for writing comes from the passion I feel for it. I started writing back in school. It began with small articles for a Sharjah daily newspaper. When I left home to come to a different country and start my life independently, I knew there was a story that…
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Michele Kwasniewski, author of Falling Star
When did you first consider yourself a writer? I grappled with the idea of calling myself a writer for years; I’m basically a reader who started writing. I have no formal training in story-telling and my grasp of the mechanics of English grammar frustrate and amuse my editors to no end. It wasn’t until I…
