Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash In March, I started a new series. It’s not really a series as each novel can standalone, but they are all set in the same world of the Solstice Dragon. What they have in common is setting, and there is a solstice dragon that is key to each book….
As a writer, would you consider collaboration a viable idea? I would have to know the other writer very well and feel that we had similar writing styles and a united focus on the plot and characters. Of course, after saying that, I must admit I have been talking to two people about collaborating. My…
Do you research before your write? I sure do. During and after, as well. But none more than I am doing for the book I am currently writing. It is the fifth book in the Students of Jump series, and it takes place largely in the Capuchin Catacombs of Polermo, Italy. (Update: this series is…
What have you been doing that is writing related but not actually writing one of your books? I’m glad you asked because I have taken the plunge and am busy putting together a newsletter subscriber system. I’m a newbie at this particular process, so I am learning as I go. My plans include having a…
Do you spend a lot of time on social media? Hmm. Not like I used to. In the past I gave a lot of time to Twitter and Google+ (made a lovely friend and joined a wonderful group). I have an account with Pinterest and Goodreads as well, but I visit rarely. I’ve since narrowed…
Have you ever lost a manuscript or partial draft to electronic failure? Happily, I can say no. But there is more to my answer than that. I can say no because I have several different automated backups that I use because I have had computers throw up their hands and go black screen on me….
Would you consider writing a prequel for either of your series? Actually, I do have a prequel in mind for the Standing Stone series. It would focus on the backstory of the Wielder Wain which is an important event that occurred 16 years prior to the first book in the series. The focus characters would…
My favorite character? When I starting thinking about my answer to this question, I knew immediately who I would name and had a pretty good idea why I was choosing him. But the more I thought about it, I realized there was a secondary character that was a strong favorite of mine, so I have…
