I’m always on the lookout for great new books to read, so I was super excited when I bought a copy of Harbor from eBay. I had so many other books I had to read first that it sat on my shelf for about a month before I had the chance to start on it.…
How did this author develop her characters? Is Winter’s Silence based on an event that happened in her life or in the life of someone she knows? Is there a sequel planned? And has this author ever faced religious discrimination? On the back cover of your book, it says that grew up as the only…
What was the author’s inspiration for this book? How deeply does he develop his characters before beginning to write? Is there some special way he chooses their names? Has he always wanted to write? What advice does he have for those who are trying to have their writing published? What was your inspiration for this…
Why did she want to write a book exploring the boundaries of sexual attraction that society has? How did she research this book? Which character and which scene were her favorites? What age was she when she first had the desire to write? What advice does she have for writers? What made you want to…
Which one of the stories in this book is his favorite? Where does he get his inspiration? What is his biggest fear as a writer? What is the name of his band? Note: This interview was originally published on The News in Books on May 13, 2014. Where do you get your inspiration for your…
Jealousy is that unpleasant emotion you feel when you think someone’s trying to take what’s yours. Jealousy might creep up on you if someone flirts with your sweetie or copies your unique style. Jealousy is called the “green-eyed monster” because it can make people obsessed with how they compare to others, always trying to beat their rivals by calling…
What was his inspiration for this book? Are the characters based on real people, or are they completely fictional? When was he diagnosed with MS? Why does he believe that he has beaten this incurable disease? What advice does he offer for writers? What was your inspiration for this book? Grief. Modern grief that is.…
For what audience was this book written? Which character was her favorite? Where did her inspiration come from? Why did she start the group Kentuckiana Authors ? For what audience is this book intended? This book is for those who like dark, twisted, psychological thrillers. It is not for young teenagers. I’m thinking New Adult…
Looking for some way to make your character unique? Some way to make him or her stand apart from all of the other characters that have been created? Maybe your search for just the right quirk to give your character has not been as successful as you would like. Have you considered giving your character…
Emotions are any of the feelings of joy, sorrow, fear, hate, love, etc. We all experience these emotions, but we each react to them in our own individual way. Still, there are some similarities in how we let others know we are sad, depressed, angry, happy, etc. How Your Characters React Emotionally What about your…
