What is one of your favorite things about writing? When a book is completed. The writing process can be frustrating but I always love it when the novel emerges from the wreckage of the process. When you’re brainstorming for a new story, what usually comes first for you, the plot or the characters? It’s usually…
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Guest Blogger: J.J. Lore – Alien-ation
Alien-ation By J. J. Lore I’ve been binging on classic Star Trek episodes on Netflix recently and wasn’t surprised to find how much the series I watched as a child had influenced my writing today. I was surprised at how much I remembered from shows I haven’t seen in twenty-plus years. The social commentary, action,…
Interview with Chris Redding
What is one of your favorite things about writing? Creating a whole new world where I get to control things. When you’re brainstorming for a new story, what usually comes first for you, the plot or the characters? The plot. I’m definitely a plot-driven writer. The characters are second. Are you a plotter or a…
Interview with David Russell
What is one of your favorite things about writing? It perks me up, and broadens my horizons When you’re brainstorming for a new story, what usually comes first for you, the plot or the characters? Always the characters Are you a plotter or a pantser? I must be a pantser, as plotting is not my…
Guest Blogger: Caroline Clemmons – My Inspiration for GRANT ME THE MOON
My Inspiration for GRANT ME THE MOON – Which is included in the 8-book Anthology COME LOVE A COWBOY For several years, the setting and characters in GRANT ME THE MOON have nagged me to write this story. The idea first occurred on a trip from our home in the DFW Metroplex to visit family…
Interview with Jordyn Meryl
What is one of your favorite things about writing? Being able to create characters and stories about life and love. When you’re brainstorming for a new story, what usually comes first for you, the plot or the characters? The plot starts, but the characters write the story. Are you a plotter or a pantser? Pantser….
Guest Blogger: Diane Escalera – Passion Storm
I’m super excited to announce my latest contemporary romance, Passion Storm. Set in the lush Bahamas, it’s a fun and sexy tale about an unlikely pair. BLURB A looming hurricane has nothing on the storm raging inside… Karina Valdez loves a good adventure, but jetting off to the Bahamas with a complete stranger is taking…
Interview with N.J. Walters
What is one of your favorite things about writing? Creating something from nothing. It’s always a thrill whenever I finish working on a book. When you’re brainstorming for a new story, what usually comes first for you, the plot or the characters? The characters always come first for me. I have to get to know…