Sometimes, when I tell people that I’ve written a book, they get this “wonder struck” look on their face. (Not all people, mind you. But some.) They say how fantastic it is that I’ve finished a book, and how they’ve always wanted to write a book. Then they ask me how I did it. That’s … Continue reading How do I write a novel?
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Creating on the Go
I people watch. I see a lot of normal people doing normal things. I’ve seen a lot of not so normal things. I mean “normal” here loosely. For example, I consider it normal for people to stare at the ground or out the window when they walk through the library because the majority of people … Continue reading Creating on the Go
When You Ask Someone How They Liked Your Book, and You Get the Silent Answer
After I published my first book, Devil's Blood, my coworkers graciously took turns borrowing it from the library. After the first one had finished and brought it back, I asked the dreaded question: "How was it?" She didn't answer immediately. She shifted her gaze away from me, tapped her nails on the desk, and made … Continue reading When You Ask Someone How They Liked Your Book, and You Get the Silent Answer
Beatrice B. Morgan 