Award winning author of historical fiction
No author I've ever spoken to writes because they might win an award. I've also never heard a reader admit they choose books to read because of an award its won. Librarians and booksellers say, though, that award stickers on the cover do influence what books people pick up. I don't know the truth of… Continue reading On Winning Awards
Someone asked me recently what I believed to be the difference between an author and a writer, and which I considered myself. First of all, let me say that whether or not you are an author is not determined by whether or not you are published. It’s more subtle than that. On the Internet, it… Continue reading Writers vs. Authors
This week’s Author-Go-Round interview with Nina Day Gerard may answer some of the questions you’ve always wanted to ask about romance writing…but were afraid to ask! Welcome, Nina! Q: How did you become a romance writer? A: I gave myself the title Accidental Romance Writer. I’ve been writing stories since I was in the third… Continue reading Author-go-Round: Nina Day Gerard
Hi! I’m Tracy Lawson, and I’m so excited to be featured on Week 2 of this Author Interview-go-Round! I’m the author of Counteract and Resist, the first two volumes of the YA dystopian Resistance Series. Ignite, the third book in the series, is slated for release in summer 2016! Here’s a quick summary of the… Continue reading Author-go-Round: Tracy Lawson
Welcome to this year's Young Adult Blogfest from Apryl Baker! For the full range of authors and giveaways, click over to My Crazy Corner. Apryl has veteran authors and brand new authors joining her for this epic two-month event. From NYT and USA Today bestselling authors to brand new authors. Meet new friends and reconnect… Continue reading YA Blogfest