Beginnings are Easy For years I wanted to move from writing technical documents to writing thrillers. Even though writing non-fiction had paid the bills, my heartstrings are pulled by the desire to pen entertaining stories and novels. As it turned out, I found I could complete short stories with ease, but novels—not so much. I…
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Meet the WOTY Finalist: Margaret Mizushima
For all that is good and holy in the world, what possessed you to become an author? Seriously, I know what you mean. When my kids were young, I would gaze longingly at the paperback novels on the racks beside the cashier at the grocery store, wishing I could publish one of those someday. I…
What have I done to myself?
I’ve dabbled in many genres, but I like history. I’ve traveled and hiked Colorado and Wyoming to explore, learn, and meet new people. Sure, I like to read. I’ve seen the world from a variety of points of view. So, wherein lies my personal demise? Putting both of the above into a manuscript—a western historical…
Meet the IWOTY Finalist: Lori Johnson
For all that is good and holy in the world, what possessed you to become an author? I have always wanted to tell stories. I love seeing stories in all formats, whether novels, television, or movies. I minored in film at the University of Florida, so story has always been high on my list of…
Meet the IWOTY Finalist: Bernadette Marie
For all that is good and holy in the world, what possessed you to become an author? I absolutely love telling stories. It has always been the most natural thing to me, to write down my thoughts and create. I can’t even imagine my life without a WIP in it. How did you conceive the…