Ask the Author: Lisa Rector
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Lisa Rector
The silence was welcome until she noticed the ticking of the old mantel clock, the same familiar, steady drone that told her she wasn't truly alone. The awareness was meant to be a comfort, a reminder of a presence who would always linger though gone, but tonight the tick echoed in her ears and raked her spine, propelling her out of her chair and to the mantel where she shook the siren clock and begged for it to cease its anthem.
Lisa Rector
I have 284 books on my kindle app! That's a lot of reading to do. I have a few favorites that I picked up from reading book one in the series. The Dance of Dragons series by Kaitlyn Davis is a must read, followed closely by The Thorn Chronicles by Kimberly Loth. I look forward to finishing The Kinshield Legacy. The first book in the series hooked me. I can't wait for the sequel to Moss Forest Orchid by Shari L. Tapscott. I must finish the Dowser series by Meghan Ciana Doidge. My list goes on and on!
Lisa Rector
Since I'm intuitive and have woken several times with apparitions floating over me or spitting and snarling at my bedside, I could translate those experiences into some sort of paranormal story. I also have astounding dreams and have considered writing a story about a character who has control over their dreams, but that's been done before.
Lisa Rector
Brennan and Booth from the hit TV show Bones. Brennan is very literal and precise. Booth is a fly-by-the-seat-of-his-pants guy. They balance each other perfectly.
Lisa Rector
see my blog. http://lisarector.blogspot.com/2015/0...
Lisa Rector
Anything and everything inspires me. I take inspiration from the scriptures, from TV shows, books I've read, and dreams I've had. When I first started my books, I was on a LOTR marathon and received most of my inspiration from those movies. Many of my characters are based off of LOTR.
Now that I have been writing for two years, the ideas keep coming and I cannot write fast enough. I hope that as my writing improves the process goes faster.
Now that I have been writing for two years, the ideas keep coming and I cannot write fast enough. I hope that as my writing improves the process goes faster.
Lisa Rector
I am currently working on Book Two in my half-Emrys Chronicles. The Two Masters is in the revision stages, and I hope to release it in the summer of 2015. The Chronicles pick up when Ahnalyn's son, Einion, is about to be crowned king of Terrin.
Lisa Rector
Get a support group. Join a critique group. Free write without stopping until the book is done. Forget the grammar at first. Just get it down. Find people to critique, beta-read, and proofread. But have fun. And don't let anyone tell you how to write your book. Take the advice and use what works for you.
And remember, only write the parts people want to read!
And remember, only write the parts people want to read!
Lisa Rector
Flexible hours. I mean seriously. You have to be ready to write when an idea strikes. Like at 3 am.
But no really, I am a serious homebody. I like just staying home and writing, in front of my fire in the winter months, or in my sun room in the summer. Perfect job for my introverted self. I think I will become a hermit, only emerging to buy gourmet cupcakes.
But no really, I am a serious homebody. I like just staying home and writing, in front of my fire in the winter months, or in my sun room in the summer. Perfect job for my introverted self. I think I will become a hermit, only emerging to buy gourmet cupcakes.
Lisa Rector
It usually doesn't take long for me to work out a problem. Basic ideas come pretty quickly. Plot holes a little longer to resolve. Usually i sleep on it. Seriously. I just think about my book and a specific scene, lay back and close my eyes as I analyze the material. Sometimes I wake in the night and the idea has come to me, sometimes I dream it. But it always finds its way to me.
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