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May 12, 2022
How to Avoid Cognitive Overload: Even with Spring Fever! by Ann Woodford
Let’s welcome back monthly columnist Ann Woodford as she shares with us: “How to Avoid Cognitive Overload: Even with Spring Fever!” Enjoy!
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April showers bring May flowers.
In the northeast anyway.
They also bring distraction. Sometimes we call it spring fever.
April showers keep us inside. Focusing on our writing keeps us from moaning about the constant drizzle outside our windows.
As the month wanes, and those flowers start blooming, it gets harder and harder to focus on your story and ignore the beauty unfolding right outside your window.
What’s a writer to do?!I have some great thoughts about that, courtesy of the Farnam Street blog’s Sunday newsletter, Brain Food.
The article, The History of Cognitive Overload, is based on a book by Daniel Levitin, The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload.
I found myself fascinated by the concept of cognitive overload and how it affects our ability to stay focused on the things that really matter to us.
I learned a few amazing facts.
The human brain can only process about 120 bits per second. We require 60 bits per second to carry on a conversation.Thinking leaves us tired because it uses oxygen and glucose in our brains.Lack of productivity and loss of drive can result from overload,Of course, Shane Parrish’s thoughts are generalized, not focused on the unique challenges writers face nearly every time they sit down to write.
Emails, well-meaning family members, phone calls, and worst of all, the dreaded twins — click-bait and social media.
I did, however, glean an important behavioral change after reading the admittedly long article.
I must prioritize my writing if I want to get it done.
Tips to Help You FocusFortunately, here at Writer’s Fun Zone, we have some amazing authors who have offered their own ideas on how to deepen your focus on your craft this month.
If you haven’t read these, I encourage you to check them out.
LA Bourgeois discusses using copy-work to strengthen your craft and deepen your connection to your work in her article Your Masters’ Words: Using Copywork to Strengthen Your Craft.Kelley Way taught us how to legally use a trademark in our books in her article, Can I Use a Trademark in my Book?. Her advice will free up some brain space so you can focus on other, possibly more important, things.Catharine Bramkamp offered her thoughts on how to deliver your message through your writing without beating your reader over the head with it. Check out her thoughts in her article, The Best Way to Deliver Your Message.And our regular columnist, Thao Nguyen, offered thoughts on the importance of selecting the best book cover you can for your book in her article, Why a Good Book Cover is Crucial to Your Publishing Success. Finally, in Art Imitates Life, I offered some thoughts on how our hobbies and experiences affect what we write, though not too closely. Thank Goodness!Overall, April was a great month. Here in the Capital District of NY we got not too much rain, though it was cooler than average.
What was April like for you? What distractions were you facing and how did you deal with them?Hit reply and let us know in the comments.
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About the Author
Ann writes both fiction and nonfiction, sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference! She just finished her Master’s degree and is both looking for her next job and working diligently towards releasing her next novel. She also works as a program facilitator for the Barany School of Fiction and assistant editor at Writer’s Fun Zone.
https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2021/11/26/why-im-okay-with-being-a-nano-rebel-by-ann-woodford
https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2020/05/19/do-you-use-gender-neutral-pronouns-by-willow-woodford
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May 10, 2022
3 Reasons to Register Your Copyright by Kelley Way
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March 24, 2022
No One Is Buying My Books! Why? by Janelle Riley
Let’s welcome back monthly columnist Janelle T. Riley as she shares with us “No One Is Buying My Books! Why?” Enjoy!
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The story is written and edited, then uploaded to Amazon or other platforms for release.
A couple of days run by and you check the account for activity and it’s showing no takers. Give it a week to check again, still nothing.
Not even reviews are showing up after weeks, even months, of your novel being published.
So what is going on?
Why won’t my novel sell?
Well, there could be several things that could stall your novel from selling, from marketing to engaging on social media.
Believe it or not, these items could play an enormous factor in your novel being noticed.
The suggestions in this article could make an extreme difference in getting you and your novel seen.
BUILD A PLATFORMStart off by building an author’s website.
With this, you could write blogs, embed a video of yourself or your voice by reading a line from your novel—better yet, show a video of your hobbies with family members or friends.
Letting your readers see you interacting on a weekly basis can spark up for more traffic.
Fun fact: If you don’t know how to build a website, or have any ideas what to put in one, check out your favorite author’s pages—most times you will get a sense of how you want your website to look.
My website, has a section of my books and there’s an area where I show off my photography and artwork I do when not writing.
Go small, do nothing fancy.
MARKETING ON SOCIAL MEDIAMeta, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Pinterest are great social media platforms to get your novel out for the world to see.
With the way of the world, and technology taking over often, this is a great way—if not faster—to get your novel noticed. Taking advantage of this trend can get your novel some attention if done right.
To get started, create some eye-catching mockups to promote your novel.
Mockups are what most authors use for advertising. There are websites where these tools can be obtained for free (The 3D Book Cover Creator You’ll Love to Use (diybookcovers.com) and all you have to do is plug your book cover in and any other information you choose.
Please note, these sites may give you a limit on what and how you can use these images.
Some sites will give you a very professional look—giving your book a second glance—however, you will come out of pocket for these. (Book Brush – Ads & Social Media Images for Authors).
The outcome could give you an increased target audience for your novel.
BOOKSTORES, LIBRARIES, RADIO. OH MY!Did you know you can visit your local library or bookstore and let them know you’re a local author?
You would be surprised by the excitement of those knowing there is a celebrity in their town. Giving a couple of copies of your book and some merchandise can open doors tremendously.
Having a book signing in one of these establishments isn’t a bad idea either to get your novel noticed. You may think no one would show up to anything held at a library, but trust me with a great advertisement on your end along with the librarians, the outcome would shock you.
Get to know the Disc Jockey’s on your favorite radio program.
Hint: they’re always on social media.
Interact with them as much as you can for a few months or leading up to the release of your novel.
Sending a professional email letting them know you’re a local author could spark a chance of you being on their morning show. You never know while you’re driving to school or work they may do a shout-out on the air with your novel mentioned.
Important note: Don’t do direct messaging (DMs), that’s a huge turnoff for most.
FINALLY, ALWAYS TALK ABOUT YOUR NOVELThe more you talk about your novel, the more people would want to read it.
Always have a catchy blurb or brief summary when someone asks about your novel. If you don’t become excited about your creation, how do you expect anyone else will?
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Janelle lives in Louisiana with her husband, their three children, and Hamilton their half lab half Rottweiler. Along with writing, she’s a professional photographer and enjoys being outdoors photographing people and nature. When not writing or photographing, she enjoys traveling, drawing, listening to music, and cooking.
Janelle’s on Twitter @janelletriley1 and Instagram @tejay_riley5
Also by Janelle Riley
https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2021/09/17/self-editing-your-manuscript-by-janelle-riley
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March 15, 2022
The Solid Ground of Fiction by LA Bourgeois
Let’s welcome back LA Bourgeois as she shares with us “The Solid Ground of Fiction.” Enjoy!
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We’ve all heard the saying, “Write what you know.”
But how many of us have solved a real-life murder mystery? Or flown a spaceship through a wormhole? Or conducted a whirlwind romance with a royal?
And how many of us believe that our favorite authors have experienced the things they write about?
Stephen King wrote The Stand decades before this pandemic rolled across the country. How many mysteries do you think Heather Graham has solved with the assistance of a ghost?
I’m 10000% sure that Madeleine L’Engle never traveled through space and time to rescue her father.
So, how can we do what they do?How do we write the stories our hearts tell us to write without having the experience behind us? How do we make our stories feel as real as theirs?
In the book, Madeleine L’Engle: Herself, Ms. L’Engle talks about writing fantasy with this recommendation:
“Before you take your flights of fantasy, before you explain what a tesseract is, you have to make the reader comfortable in something homely, as the English use the word homely, which is more homey than homely.”This recommendation isn’t just for fantasy. It works for every story.
Getting your reader into the storyBefore you can convince your readers to go on this marvelous journey through the world you’ve created, whether it be a planet on the other side of the galaxy or a bookshop down the road, you must make your reader comfortable.
To do this, the reader needs to feel the solid earth of your world under their feet.
One of the simplest ways to help your reader find that solid ground is by putting them into a space that is so, well, “Normal” that it resonates in their body.
For this exercise, look at your life. Pick an activity that is so natural you take it for granted. Something you’d usually ignore except for this exercise.
Do you pet your dog on the head before you leave for work?
Maybe make a cup of tea after dinner?
Perhaps you rub lotion into your hands whenever you feel nervous.
Once you have the action in your mind, write the scene. Describe the moment and your actions, what you feel, smell, hear, taste, see. Show us what is happening.
Give us the benefit of your experience. Help us feel the concrete reality of that point in time.
With this practice completed on yourself, use your experience to write out the same sort of occurrence for your protagonist.
How do they interact with their pet or commute to work or make their lunch?
How do they make their coffee (or version of coffee)?
What do they do to prepare for bed?
When you place your reader in that mundane moment, you allow them to resonate with your characters, to identify with them, to feel like they are a part of that world.
You give them solid ground to walk beside your characters.
From that point, they will travel with you into the unknown.
FYIFor more writing inspiration, pick up a copy of Madeleine L’Engle Herself: Reflections on a Writing Life compiled by Carole F. Chase. These short pieces inevitably inspire me to make art in the best way I can.
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ABOUT THE BOOK REVIEWER
LA (as in tra-la-la) Bourgeois supports writers, makers, and other creatives in growing their creative businesses and breaking away from their day jobs.
As a creativity & business coach, she believes that exploring your creativity invites joy into your life, embracing your creativity infuses your life with joy, and manifesting your creativity gives you a joyous purpose. Writing and knitting are her non-negotiable mediums, and she can usually be found with a pen or knitting needles in her hands.
Find her free guide, Tricking Yourself into a Creative Habit online at labourgeois.biz and start writing those words today. She can’t wait to read them!
Also by LA Bourgeoishttps://writersfunzone.com/blog/2022/02/15/storyboard-your-tale-by-la-bourgeois
https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2022/01/25/the-curiosity-card-catalog-by-la-bourgeois
https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2021/12/31/your-writer-uniform-by-la-bourgeois
https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2021/10/19/the-novel-garden-by-la-bourgeois
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March 11, 2022
What’s the Difference Between Copyrights and Trademarks? by Kelley Way
Let’s welcome back monthly columnist Kelley Way as she shares with us “What’s the Difference Between Copyrights and Trademarks?” Enjoy!
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When authors contact me for help with copyrights or trademarks, they are often confused or mistaken about which area of law their issue falls under.
For example, they will ask me about:
copyrighting their company name or book title (that’s trademark law) getting a trademark for their book cover (that’s copyright law).I wrote about this in December, but I thought I’d revisit the topic with a deeper explanation of copyrights and trademarks that applies more specifically to authors. (I also wrote about patents, but since it’s unlikely that a fiction author will need patent protection in relation to their writing, I’m focusing this article on copyrights and trademarks.)
CopyrightCopyright is the area of law that most applies to authors, since that’s what protects your writing.
Copyright law protects creative expression, such as books, art, movies, and music.
As such, it gives several very specific rights to the copyright owner, such as the right to copy (hence the name “copy-right”) that are exclusive to them.
The idea of this law is to promote creativity and creative works and to allow people to profit from their creations.
Since the idea is to promote creativity, only the creative expression can be protected, not the underlying facts or ideas.
For example, if you wrote a biography you could prevent someone from using direct quotes, but you couldn’t stop someone from using the facts about the person’s life.
This is true whether you write fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels or blog articles; all of these are protected under copyright law.
Anyone who wants to copy, sell, translate or quote from your work must get your permission first.
You do not need to register with the Copyright Office in order to have a copyright, though it is a good idea in order to better protect your work.
TrademarkTrademark law protects a seller’s brand in the marketplace.
Anything that serves as a source identifier for goods and services can function as a trademark.
For example, authors can trademark their names, if they’ve achieved a certain recognition in the marketplace. Authors can trademark the title for their book series.
The mark has to be something that is used across multiple products, which is why the title of a single book usually won’t qualify for trademark protection.
To give a concrete example, J.K. Rowling wouldn’t have been able to trademark Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone when it first came out, but once the second book was published she could secure a trademark for “Harry Potter and …”.
In addition, once Harry Potter became a household name and companies started selling Harry Potter merchandise, the name Harry Potter itself became eligible for trademark protection.
Names are a little harder to trademark, since there are likely several Harry Potters and J.K. Rowlings out there in the world, but if you can show that the marketplace recognizes the name and associates it with you, you can get the registration.
Trademark law prevents two competitors from having trademarks that are similar enough to confuse consumers, and it prevents people from selling knock-offs that consumers think are genuine (to the extent anyone can prevent the selling of knock-offs.)
The idea is to let consumers know who they’re buying from and to allow sellers to build a reputation in the marketplace so consumers want to buy from them.
Like copyright law, you do not have to register your trademark in order to have one, but it is a good idea once you reach a certain level in your career.
What Does This Mean For Me?Now that you know what copyrights and trademarks are, you may be wondering what to do with that information.
Here are my recommendations. (To be clear, these are recommendations and not legal advice.):
CopyrightIf you have a completed or published work, you should register the copyright.
The Copyright Office prefers that you register shortly after publication, but you can register anytime after you consider the work to be complete. (Technically you can register before then too, but why?)
Copyright registration is also (relatively) simple and inexpensive, so there’s no reason not to do so.
Copyright is not required, but there are several benefits that I’ve written about in other articles:
How Long Does Copyright Last?What is Copyright?Can I Copyright a Title?What Does Copyright Protect? To Register or Not to Register Your CopyrightWhy Register a Copyright?.TrademarkRegistering a trademark is probably best left until you’ve achieved some recognition in the marketplace.
Trademark registration is expensive and can be difficult to navigate.
In addition, it’s unlikely someone will deliberately try to infringe on your mark until you’ve reached a certain level of fame.
In the early stages of your career, it’s better to do some research and make sure your intended mark is not already in use, so you don’t infringe on someone else’s trademark, and then focus on building your brand around your mark.
You have some rights without registering your trademark, and those are usually enough for someone just starting out.
Want to Know More?If you are still confused about the difference between copyrights and trademarks, you are welcome to view my videos on these subjects on my YouTube channel.
If you watch my videos and you still aren’t sure which area applies to your issue, you are welcome to reach out to me at kaway@kawaylaw.com.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kelley Way was born and raised in Walnut Creek, California. She graduated from UC Davis with a B.A. in English, followed by a Juris Doctorate. Kelley is a member of the California Bar, and an aspiring writer of young adult fantasy novels. More information at kawaylaw.com.
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March 8, 2022
Showing Off by Catharine Bramkamp
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March 4, 2022
Author Q&A with Denise Dwyer D’Errico
Please welcome Denise Dwyer D’Errico to our Featured Author Q&A series at Writer’s Fun Zone. Enjoy!
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About Denise Dwyer D’ErricoOn to Our Interview!Denise Dwyer D’Errico is a married, working mother of two teenagers, living in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has a B.A. in Religious Studies from St. Mary’s College of California, and a M.A. in Pastoral Ministries: Liturgical Music from Santa Clara University. She is the composer of “Be Still,” a liturgical choral piece published by the leading church music publisher GIA. She is the author of A Maze in Grace (poetry) and Dee’s Dishes (stories and recipes). Denise’s essay “Harry Potter and the Child with Autism” was published in Teaching with Harry Potter (McFarland 2013, edited by Valerie E. Frankel). Denise has particular interest in illustrating harmony among seemingly unrelated subjects. Denise is half Chamorro.
Q: Tell us who you are and what inspires you to write.
A. My name is Denise and I am a writer.
I often feel as if I don’t fit in. I like Star Wars and Star Trek, I’m liberal and traditional, and I’m both white and non-white.
Somehow I perceive a lot of things as related, even though others may not. But every time I write about feeling different, somebody says “Me, too.”
I am currently writing about being half Chamorro (Pacific Islander from Guam).
Q: How did you get to this place in your life? Share your story!
A. I have two degrees, two kids, and a day job, so although I enjoyed writing, it was a hobby on the back burner.
Then I answered a Call for Papers almost ten years ago, and my essay proposal was selected. I wrote about referencing Harry Potter stories in raising my son with autism.
I got the bug.
I started blogging more seriously, joining NaNoWriMo, and self-published two books: A Maze in Grace (poetry) and Dee’s Dishes (stories and recipes).
I’ve been writing my novel for years in my spare time, but with the pandemic, I found more time.
Q: What are you most passionate about?
A. I am passionate about diversity and inclusivity — everyone getting a place at the table.
I want to create bridges of understanding.
I am obsessed with how art affects our lives.
I love music — 80s, classical, musicals (some), and marching bands.
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your writing process, routine, and/or rituals around your writing?
A. I keep a digital journal of notes, poems, and drafts.
I use a dictation app sometimes for blog posts- which works great when I’m stuck in traffic or in the drive-thru queue.
Every month or so, I start a new document and retitle the journal with a stage of the hero/heroine’s journey, i,e., Denise’s Call to Adventure.
This has been surprisingly helpful- I learned a lot about myself during Denise’s Refusal of the Call. What was I refusing and why?
I write a lot about #NotWriting– – part procrastination and part working through the block.
My current journal is called Denise’s Power Ballad, and next will be Denise’s “I Want” Song.
During the lockdown phase of the pandemic, I was able to write an hour at home in the morning, and an hour in the afternoon.
Now that I have to commute again, I no longer have that luxury.
Once I went to a hotel by myself so I could concentrate on writing for hours at a time, like it was my job. Maybe I will do that again.
Q: What are a few challenges you faced in creating, marketing, or publishing your creative work? And your solutions to them.
A. Sometimes it felt like I was writing into a void.
Connecting with other writers via Twitter and Instagram has been amazing.
Connecting with people who promote book blog tours was key for me.
I also found a writing community — we check in with each other for accountability and celebrate our wins — big and small.
Q: What do you wish you had known before you started writing fiction?
A. I wish I had known before writing my manuscript that Chick Lit would die as a genre, that first person-present tense was more Young Adult, and first person-past tense is more appropriate for book club fiction- – therefore being perhaps the better choice for my story.
I also wish I had known that self publishing would disqualify me from entering certain writing contests- not that I wouldn’t have self published, but it would have been an informed decision instead of feeling like that decision was made for me.
What’s next for you in your creative work?I am rewriting my novel manuscript which I’ll query this year, seeking traditional publication.I am working on a chapbook (a poetry collection) entitled “Being Beige.”
I am also writing an article for consideration in an Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. compilation.
I still dream of giving another music recital, but this time with a rock band.
Q: Is there anything else you wished I’d asked? Please share!
A. My other hobbies are reading, roller skating, and music making. I play piano, xylophone, percussion and dabble at ukulele and guitar. I also sing. One of my compositions is published by GIA Music, a leading hymnal publisher.
Dee’s Dishes by Denise Dwyer D’ErricoDee’s Dishes is a Cookbook…and So Much More
How many times have you had Pepsi dumped on you?
I’m talking completely-out-of-the-blue, shocking-and-sticky, all-over dumped on you.
Well, it’s happened to me…more than once!
But, that’s actually not what this book is about…well, kind of.
Sit down, grab yourself a coffee, tea, or wine, and dive into my personal stories about food, music, Guam culture, family, and how these elements have intertwined and danced throughout my life, resulting in some AH-MAZING recipes that I’ll share with you.
With easy-to-follow organization grouped by Sweet and Savory, I know you’re going to love these dishes!
Like Pepsi Brownies, Coconut Candy, Titiyas (flatbread from Guam), Caprese Denisi, my one-pot pasta dish (that I call Seconds Pasta) and more.
Connect with DeniseWebsite: https://www.denisederrico.wordpress.com
Twitter: @music_mama1213
Pinterest: @denisedwyer
Instagram: @music_mama1213
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March 1, 2022
Tied In Knots: Writing Tie-in Fiction by Bobby Nash
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February 25, 2022
Are Author Websites Still Necessary in 2022? by Dave Chesson
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February 24, 2022
Author Q&A with Claire Stibbe
Please welcome Claire Stibbe to our Featured Author Q&A series at Writer’s Fun Zone. Enjoy!
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About Claire StibbeOn to Our Interview!
Claire Stibbe is the winner of the 2021 Page Turner Award for Fiction and a prolific novelist. Today, she writes dark, domestic suspense novels that draw on her experiences as a survivor of domestic abuse. Her aim is not just to tell gripping stories but to inspire other survivors to find freedom and independence.
Claire worked as an Executive Assistant for twenty years in both London and the Far East. She now devotes herself full-time to writing. Her novels owe much to her years as a member of the Albuquerque Police Citizen’s Academy where her main focus was the impact of violence towards women and their families.
Claire now lives in Utah with her family. She is addicted to reading and sharing her love of crime fiction.
Q: Tell us who you are and what inspires you to write.
A. I write police procedurals and psychological thrillers, so it’s the suspense I love. I’m inspired by the “what ifs” in everyday situations, including the dialogue we hear in public places. A small incident can burgeon into a page-turner for me, so it’s essential to be armed with a notebook at all times!
Q: How did you get to this place in your life? Share your story!
A. I started writing stories when I was a child, but it wasn’t until I was made redundant from my last job that I found a newly launched online community for writers set up by HarperCollins to source new talent. Authonomy was an open slush pile where authors submitted stories for discussion, reviews and ranking by other members. The top five that reached the editor’s desk were sometimes selected for publication. I don’t think I’ve looked back since!
Q: What are you most passionate about?
A. I’m really passionate about helping and educating women to make healthy partner choices. It’s tough out there, and so many lack self-confidence. Listening allows me the privilege to encourage them to change the course of their lives. It’s baby steps, but every one counts.
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your writing process, routine, and/or rituals around your writing?
A. I like to get up very early in the morning, grab a coffee and answer email. Then I close my study door and read over the last chapter before continuing with the next. My work week mirrors a typical business week—Monday through Friday, 5.00 am to 5.00 pm—but on Saturdays I finish around 2.00. Sundays, I’m off!
Q: What are a few challenges you faced in creating, marketing, or publishing your creative work? And your solutions to them.
A. It was the balancing of the police procedural elements with the crime fiction elements. Joining the Albuquerque Citizen’s Police Academy for a nine week intensive course taught me all the different aspects of police work and volunteering created the spark for the Detective Temeke crime series.
Q: What do you wish you had known before you started writing fiction?
A. I wish I’d known about the Curtis Brown classes for novel writers, which take you through the process of planning a novel, to writing the chapters and finally editing and pitching your novel to agents. This gives writers the tools they need to write for the market.
Q: What’s next for you in your creative work?
A. I’ve been writing psychological thrillers over the last two years and have just completed two books. Working titles: No Good Lie and No One Like Her. I’m querying agents and hoping to find a good publisher home.
Q: Is there anything else you wished I’d asked? Please share!
A. What books have inspired me throughout my life.
Since my father was a friend of C.S. Lewis, I would have to say The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Tolkien and A.A. Milne and more currently Gillian Flynn, Dean Koontz, Ted Dekker, George R.R. Martin, Tosca Lee, Ruth Ware and Frank Peretti.
The 9th Hour by Claire Stibbe Albuquerque’s finest detective and New Mexico/Arizona Book Award winning series.
Everyone has secrets. Some more deadly than others.
When the ninth girl falls into the clutches of a serial killer, Detective Temeke faces a race against time to save her life. The Duke City Police Department in Albuquerque, New Mexico is no stranger to gruesome murders, but this new serial killer on their block keeps the body parts of his eight young victims as trophies and has a worrying obsession with the number 9.
The suspect is incarcerated in the state’s high security penitentiary but Unit Commander Hackett is faced with a dilemma when another teenage girl goes missing. Detective Temeke and his new partner, Malin Santiago, are sent to solve a baffling crime in the dense forests of New Mexico’s Cimarron State Park. But time is running out. Can they unravel the mysteries of Norse legends and thwart the 9th Hour killer before he takes his next victim?
Connect with Claire StibbeWebsite: https://clairestibbebooks.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaireStibbe
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClaireStibbe
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-stibbe-64347a63
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ClaireStibbe/_saved
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairestibbe/?hl=en
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