Ask the Author: Cynthia D. Toliver
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Cynthia D. Toliver
I don't try to force it. If I did, the writing would definitely show it. Sometimes it's good to let a thing rest and come back to it from a fresh perspective. Meanwhile, I work on other things. I have a file full of ideas and I keep adding to it. I record anything that sparks my imagination so I can draw on it later.
Cynthia D. Toliver
I love the creative process, from beginning to end. As a writer I become invested in the characters and their stories. If I've crafted them well, my readers will do the same.
Cynthia D. Toliver
I am working on a children’s book about bullying, editing two contemporary novels and developing another historical novel.
Cynthia D. Toliver
Keep writing and keep learning, not only about the craft but just as importantly about the business.
Cynthia D. Toliver
My inspirations come from multiple sources. Sometimes it is a word or title. Other times it may be a thought, observation or dream. From that seed, I will develop my characters and write an outline. I'm not tied to that outline, but it gives me a place to start.
Cynthia D. Toliver
The seed for Sedahlia was a dream about disparate lovers. Their story sprouted and grew to the family saga it is today.
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