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FAQ
If you have any questions not answered here, contact me by using the email form.
These are just a few questions that may be of interest...
Q: Where do you get your ideas? A: I find ideas all around me. Sometimes an element of a story I've read or a movie I've watched intrigues me and an idea takes off on a different tangent that promises something new. Sometimes, a picture I see sparks a story idea. Other times, I look for something new. Ideas are all around us. Nothing is new. It's the new and exciting expression of an idea that sparks my interest in pursuing it to an end.
Q: How did you decide that you wanted to be a writer? A: I always knew I wanted to write stories. I've always loved books. When I was in elementary school, I was fortunate to be chosen to participate in a Young Author's Conference, where one child was chosen from each class, grades 1-6, from local schools. In high school, I tried writing, but I didn't have the skills to put together the kind of story I wanted to write. I didn't start seriously writing until my freshman year of college, and then I knew I wanted to write science fiction. It was BAD, which I realized as I improved; but we all have to start somewhere. Over the years, I continued to write; I had to write for myself, if not for others. I participated in online critique groups and a local writers group for a while, but my writing improved the most from the advice of a professional editor.
Writing isn't easy, but if you want to be a good writer, you have to develop a thick skin. I wanted to see my work in print, so I developed that thick skin, saw my writing improve with advice from others, and kept submitting it.
Q: What made you decide or influenced you to write science fiction and fantasy? A: I've always enjoyed those genres most. Contemporary fiction is too dull. I like the escapism of going to other worlds the most with exp;orations of the supernatural close behind. Nothing else takes to as exciting places or situations.
Q: What are some of your favorite stories and/or writers? A: I've always been a little picky but am worse since I started writing and learning the mechanics. However, sometimes I am pleasantly surprised. I also like to give new authors a try, if the story sounds interesting. As for specifics, I like Harry Potter, although I didn't start reading the books until after seeing the first four movies. I've always been a Star Wars fan and have read most of the extended universe books. Growing up I thrived on anything by Walter Farley and Marguerite Henry, who wrote horse stories. My husband turned me onto The Lord of the Rings. I love SF/F shows like Star Trek, Dr. Who, the Stargate series from the movie to SG-1 and Atlantis, Babylon 5, Red Dwarf, Farscape, and others. My husband introduced me to anime; and although he prefers mecha, some of my favorites include DNAngel, Escaflowne, and Inu Yasha. I'm always looking for something new to escape with. (I DON'T like anything related to horror.) |
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