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The one thing I stress above everything else when I give author talks is that there is no one right way to write. Everyone has a different creative process, and different things work for different people, and so when I … Continue reading
Megan
1. I just signed my contract with Hyperion! Which makes the new books feel even more officially official. 2. I passed 25,000 words (a.k.a. 100 pages) on my current WIP last night. Almost at the halfway mark! And still mostly … Continue reading
I don’t know for sure how official the date is, but if Amazon is at least reasonably accurate, the paperback of GIVE UP THE GHOST should be available sometime next spring! Which means there will be more giveaways and other … Continue reading
How do you go about deciding character names? Is it something you put a lot of thought into? Or something that just springs on you as you plan? Why was Cass, Cass? I pick names mostly by feel. The associations … Continue reading
Guess what, Spanish, German, and Brazilian readers: You’re going to be able to pick up THE WAY WE FALL, its sequel, and my third book with Hyperion in your own language! I am super pleased (and super thankful for my … Continue reading
One of the most frequently asked questions I get as a writer is, “How do you find people to read and give you feedback on your writing?” And definitely finding someone who’s going to give you a helpful perspective on … Continue reading
Have you ever had a paranormal experience that scared you badly? As you were writing about ghosts, did you ever have a shiver of awareness of the spirit world? If you were at a seance and could channel the ghost … Continue reading
I’ve seen this popping up all over my Friends list lately. “I write like Stephen King.” “I write like James Joyce.” etc. If you participated, you might want to consider taking down the post. Why? You’re providing advertising for a … Continue reading
Some time last fall I caught a glimpse of a few minutes of a So You Think You Can Dance episode for the first time. (Yes, I pretty much live under a rock as far as TV is concerned. We … Continue reading
How long did it take to come up with the title for your book? Was it something you just knew instantly or did you have to mull it over a long time? Something I think few readers realize (I certainly … Continue reading