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Crafting with the Current: My Journey to Becoming a Bestselling Author

GUEST ARTICLE: Crafting with the Current - My Journey to Becoming a Bestselling Author by Camille Cabrera #writing #authors

Guest article by Camille Cabrera Experience I recently became a bestselling mystery author. The achievement ushered in a tidal wave of questions. Predominantly, could I repeat such impressive success? The sudden attention on my first cozy mystery book overflowed to my other novels. While the engagement grew, I wanted to continue experimenting with different mystery subgenres. I knew trying…

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Level Up Your Writing: What Authors Can Learn from Video Games

Level Up Your Writing: What Authors Can Learn from Video Games #gaming #writing

Like most writers, I’m always on the hunt for inspiration. Seeking a spark for their next story, some writers devour books, watch movies or tv shows, and travel to new or exciting places. But there’s another treasure trove I’ve found for inspiration: video games. Full disclosure: I’m an avid gamer. I played video games when I was a kid, then abandoned gaming for two decades, and jumped back into…

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Duncan Whitehead, author of A Cozy Mystery…With Cupcakes and Zombies

Duncan Whitehead, author of A Cozy Mystery…With Cupcakes and Zombies #fiction #comedy

What inspires you to write? Writing brings me joy and inspires me to write. Whether my books are published, sold, or critically panned, my passion for writing remains unchanged because it genuinely makes me happy. Are you a full-time or part-time writer and how does that affect your writing? I am a part-time writer and run my own business, so time is precious. Ideally, I would love to retire…

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P.D. Blackwell, author of The Erstallius Chronicles

P.D. Blackwell, author of The Erstallius Chronicles #sciencefiction

What have you written so far? Fiction: Chaos Rising: The Erstallius Chronicles, Volume One The Rhysu Alternative: The Erstallius Chronicles, Volume Two Non-Fiction: Lawless Tradition: God’s Victory Despite Christendom’s Failure Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre? My love for science-fiction began while I was still in grade school. I have always enjoyed…

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Kat Hausler, author of What I Know About July

Kat Hausler, author of What I Know About July #literarythriller

What inspires you to write? I love words – their nuances, the way what comes before or after a phrase can change its meaning entirely, their rhythm and sound, how a sentence can get stuck in your head like a tune. And I also love stories and how they connect people, giving us insight into experiences other than our own, a chance to take part in a different life, whether that’s in a fairytale, an…

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Read an Ebook Week is here!

To celebrate, my ebooks are discounted by 50% at Smashwords and Amazon from March 3-9.

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Morgan Solis, author of The Backrooms

Morgan Solis, author of The Backrooms #novellas

Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre? I chose to write in the horror genre because it has a lot of potential in my opinion. Many people think of slashers or jump scares as the epitome of horror, but horror can mean so much more, and so many different things to different people. Psychological horror is fascinating to write particularly because what is normal to me, could…

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Ray Tabler, author of Fool's Paradise

Ray Tabler, author of Fool's Paradise #fantasy #scifi

When did you first consider yourself a writer? When I sold a short story for the first time in 2006. I’d been writing with the intention of being published since 2001. In 2000, I got cancer. I’m fine now, but the experience reshuffled my priorities. In the wake of chemo, it dawned on me that becoming a writer wasn’t going to happen all on its own. That provided the discipline to sit down after…

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Allison Lee, author of Live or Die

Allison Lee, author of Live or Die #suspsensenovels

What inspires you to write?  I consider myself to be a good story teller.  I have lots of ideas and I enjoy putting pen to paper.  I have a vivid imagination and I have a passion for bringing characters to life.  I strive to make the reader want more and I enjoy writing books that grip the reader, urging them to turn the page, thrilling them and building up the suspense. Why did you choose to…

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Next Newsletter Issue Coming Friday...

Next Newsletter Issue Coming Friday... #authors #fiction

Back in 2022, I launched a quarterly newsletter called “Berneta’s Reading Misfits.” While I’m great at keeping Waking Writer up-to-date, I’m not as stellar about keeping a steady newsletter for those interested in my own books and writings. But there’s no better time than the present to make some changes, eh? In past issues of the newsletter, I’ve shared snippets of my works-in-progress,…

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Jordan Broody, author of Arkonus

Jordan Broody, author of Arkonus #sciencefiction

What inspires you to write? My main driving factor in writing this was my undying love for epic science fiction. I grew up on Star Wars and Star Trek, loving what creativity they brought to my childhood. From there I would constantly find myself creating my own universes in my head and therefore put the pen to paper making it come to life.  Why did you choose to write in your particular field…

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Ben Berwick, author of Fontana and Istilor

Ben Berwick, author of Fontana and Istilor #fiction

What have you written so far? So far, I have written two books, The Awakening, and Fontana & Istilor. The Awakening is a science fiction tale, set entirely from the perspective of the mighty Chon’ith Empire, and the dogmatic warriors who inhabit it. These warriors encounter a shock to their might and their beliefs, and yet some of them won’t see the wood for the trees. Fontana & Istilor is a…

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Lisa M. Lucero, author of Night Shadow

Lisa M. Lucero, author of Night Shadow #darkfantasy

Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre? Night Shadow is considered a dark fantasy novel. I chose this genre because I grew up reading novels that are classified as horror, mystery, or fantasy. Night Shadow has all three genres weaved into the story. I love the spooky and mysterious nature of Night Shadow. I also enjoyed having a magical and whimsical storyline.  How do…

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Stoney Compton, author of Alaska Republik

Stoney Compton, author of Alaska Republik #fiction

What inspires you to write?  I can’t not write. I have always been a creative person. For many years in Juneau, where I lived for 16 years, I had an art studio and made my living as a freelance graphics artist/publication designer. I had my own etching press, pulled intaglio and woodcut prints, as well as painted with alkyds. Then Alaska went into a recession and my two main contracts with the…

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Dee Rose, author of The Hangman

Dee Rose, author of The Hangman #fantasynovels

What inspires you to write? The art of storytelling inspires me to write. Nothing excites me more than sharing my worldview of the supernatural. I love the feedback from people who’ve read my books. How do you think you’ve evolved creatively? I think I’ve evolved in my creativity by writing more books out of my comfort zone such as science fiction, romance, and thrillers. What have you…

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Full Circle by Vered Neta

Book Highlight: Full Circle by Vered Neta #historicalnovels

When Russians invade Prague, a young medical student kills a soldier in self-defense. As authorities hunt for her, she is smuggled beyond The Iron Curtain sneaks across borders to reach the USA, where, twenty years later, she shares her story of struggle and hope with her daughter.When the Berlin Wall falls in 1989 and The Velvet Revolution swiftly follows in Prague, Ana’s daughter Yael wants to…

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Indie John Baptiste, author of The Emerald Castle

Indie John Baptiste, author of The Emerald Castle #fiction

What advice would you give to aspiring authors? Write what you’re interested in or feel passionate about. Write what you know. A lot of authors draw from their own experiences, and they can inspire themes that others can relate to. For example, Margaret Mitchell was inspired by her Southern background. As a child of divorce and stepchild, I can relate to the portrayal of Southern life as “gone…

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