Tag: Fiction
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B.Y.O.B. Conversations with Berneta and Lornett, Ep. 2
In case you missed it, I officially launched a video series with my co-author, Lornett Vestal, in February! During every episode of B.Y.O.B. Conversations with Berneta and Lornett, we tackle an interesting question related to our new book series, Faders and Alphas. Check out the second episode below where we discuss the role of wit…
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Ashley Amber, author of The Flip Side of Sad
When did you first consider yourself a writer? In 9th grade when I turned in a short story I’d written for an English assignment and the teacher called me over after class to say I belonged in AP English. That’s when I knew this wasn’t just a hobby. What are some day jobs you have…
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B.Y.O.B. Conversations with Berneta and Lornett, Ep. 1
So here’s some news you probably weren’t expecting: I’m officially launching a video series with my co-author, Lornett Vestal! During every episode of B.Y.O.B. Conversations with Berneta and Lornett, we will pretend to be sophisticated authors as we sip from fancy champagne flutes and discuss an interesting question related to our new book series, Faders…
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On Eve and the Faders: A Conversation with the Authors
On January 9th, my co-author (Lornett B. Vestal) and I celebrated the release of our new novel, Eve and the Faders. This virtual launch included an Author Q&A, readings from the book, and more. Watch the short video below if you missed it! Eve and the Faders officially hit stores on January 1, 2021. If…
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Let’s Go 2021! Looking Forward…
Hello Waking Writers and Readers, Welcome to 2021! Last year, Waking Writer kept busy and spotlighted some amazing writers! Who knows what strange things await us in 2021. But one thing will remain the same: Waking Writer will continue serving you fresh content from the land of book nerds and indie authors. I’m thankful for…
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A Co-Writing Journey, Pt. 2: Berneta and Lornett Talk Characters and Story
In case you missed it, I recently sat down with my co-writer, Lornett B. Vestal (founder of Evolving Man Project), to discuss our upcoming novel, Eve and the Faders. In Pt. 1, we discussed the process of co-writing and why we chose to write speculative fiction. This week, we sat down to talk about Eve…
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A Co-Writing Journey, Pt. 1: Berneta and Lornett Talk Creative Process
Besides running Waking Writer, I also write novels! I know…a woman who runs a site for writers and also writes. Shocker, right? Well, I recently ventured into co-writing with my spouse, Lornett B. Vestal (founder of Evolving Man Project). Coming to online retailers on January 1, 2021, Eve and the Faders will be the first…
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Meet Via Won, author of Unbind
When and why did you begin writing? I started writing when I was in third grade, but of course, it was in my native language instead of English. At that time, I really wanted to write my own children’s book with my drawings in it. I’ve always had a very wide imagination, and sometimes, the…
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Rhys N. Rivers, author of Payment
When and why did you begin writing? I began writing aged 11. I think it was in the summer transitioning from primary to secondary school. Being the cool kid I clearly was, I bought from Ottakar’s (since merged into Waterstones) The Wind Singer by William Nicholson. It was a book that a couple of friends from…
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Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue, author of Complicated Heart
When and why did you begin writing? I realized that I was fascinated with books when I was eight. I was walking in my school library, and I saw a book that was written by a boy my age. After looking closely at his work, I was inspired to try and create my own story.…
