Ask the Author: Rebecca Winkler
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Rebecca Winkler
When I took a picture of Nicholas Cage sitting in a cafe I submitted it to our small town local paper to run on the first page. The next morning the photo showed my dead husband and mistress sitting behind him; I had murdered
them two years ago.
them two years ago.
Rebecca Winkler
I would travel to Oz, win the lottery, and then come back to Kansas to share the wealth. (You said fictional.)
Rebecca Winkler
This summer I decided to stretch my imagination by reading paranormal or any genre that shows up in my review groups I've joined.
Rebecca Winkler
Hello Jackie,
First I apologize for the delay in answering. I haven't mastered Goodreads.
I'll contact you through DM.
First I apologize for the delay in answering. I haven't mastered Goodreads.
I'll contact you through DM.
Rebecca Winkler
Hello Jill,
First, I am honored to be asked to be a critique partner. I am currently a caregiver for a 98 year old who is basically blind with only a little bit of peripheral vision in both eyes. She has lived with me for 15 years and I've seen the changes in her from driving a car, working crosswords puzzles, and sewing, to sitting in her room wearing her Depends, and listening to the old reruns of western TV shows. Gunsmoke and Bonanza are her favorites because she remembers what they look like and can distinguish their voices.
Having said that, I am stressed to the gills and may need your psychology training to sort out my life. :)
I'm interested in what their situations were, and would love to find some humor in this aging process. I do have a question for you...is the word count 8,500 or 85,000 words?
Before I commit, may I take a look at the ms?
Thanks,
Rebecca
First, I am honored to be asked to be a critique partner. I am currently a caregiver for a 98 year old who is basically blind with only a little bit of peripheral vision in both eyes. She has lived with me for 15 years and I've seen the changes in her from driving a car, working crosswords puzzles, and sewing, to sitting in her room wearing her Depends, and listening to the old reruns of western TV shows. Gunsmoke and Bonanza are her favorites because she remembers what they look like and can distinguish their voices.
Having said that, I am stressed to the gills and may need your psychology training to sort out my life. :)
I'm interested in what their situations were, and would love to find some humor in this aging process. I do have a question for you...is the word count 8,500 or 85,000 words?
Before I commit, may I take a look at the ms?
Thanks,
Rebecca
Rebecca Winkler
I was talking to my husband about a place I used to live when I moved to Florida, and we looked it up on Google maps. I found out my bucolic heaven was now a housing development. I started explaining the orange grove farm to him. I became inspired when I told him of a scary thing that happened to me on "The Farm" and it truly had the name Huckleberry Farm. I started brainstorming scenes with him and I just had to write them down. It became one of the manuscripts I'll be finishing in 2017 - Detectives Under Covers and takes place on "The Farm."
Rebecca Winkler
I have a wonderful Zen type of relaxation music I listen to. I put on headphones and write away. The music pulls on my creativity and very soon I'm ready to get back into the story and continue to write scenes. I feel once you have connected to what works for you, keep repeating the process.
Rebecca Winkler
Current work-in-progress is THE ENGLANDS BOOK TWO: SOPHIE Coming Home. The final book in a duet and will go to the editor by May 2017.
Olivia's Cottage and Detectives Under Covers: manuscripts have been started.
Olivia's Cottage and Detectives Under Covers: manuscripts have been started.
Rebecca Winkler
Do not give up on your passion. Learn the craft of writing if you don't already have an education in it. I'm always learning new things from everyone I touch in the business.
Rebecca Winkler
I can let go and let it flow. Inspiration drives me and I have to write it down. Sorry I did not response sooner. I'm new to goodreads and finding my way around.
Rebecca Winkler
I am lucky so far and not experienced writer's block. Sorry I did not answer sooner - still learning goodreads. Have a great day!
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