Goodreads asked A.B. Smith:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

A.B. Smith Don't give up,write, read, re-write and read again before submitting. Publisher's are busy people and if you're considerate of them, they tend to return the thought. Doesn't mean they will publish, but at least they will read your offering. And you might want to read a little thing Rachelle Gardner put out back in December 2013 on her website about what to expect if they do publish your work.

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