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…
Category: General Interest
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 WOTY Finalist: Kay Bergstrom
For all that is good and holy in the world, what possessed you to become an author? Telling stories is fun, I love reading, and I’m an excellent typist. (My first two books were done on an IBM Selectric.) Also, I wanted a job that left ample time to stay home and play with my…
Meet the WOTY Finalist: Aimie K. Runyan
For all that is good and holy in the world, what possessed you to become an author? Like most sane people, I knew that becoming a published author is a tough road that is most assuredly not lined with gold. I figured it was the province of people with fancy MFAs and the like, so…
Scraping Your Plate
When I first signed my book with a small press, I knew I was being slingshotted into fame. When it did not happen, I blamed myself, my marketing efforts, even my talent for not becoming an overnight sensation. The duty to get my name out there sapped all joy I once found in crafting a…