What do my readers want from me? In today's publishing climate, we're often afraid to give something new a try, afraid of losing our readers, our followers, our mojo even. Sometimes our publishers are afraid as well, using the word "brand" to help us shape our new books. Staying within genre makes sense, but it's not always possible. Especially when we have a story we want to tell that falls … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Do Readers Cross The Romance/Women’s Fiction Line? By Laura Drake
Women's Fiction
Author Interiew: Barbara Claypole White Shares Writing Advice She Wishes She’d Gotten
No one has more insight into the fictional world of a dysfunctional family than my friend, Barbara Claypole White. Her third novel, THE PERFECT SON, like her other novels, explores the impact of mental illness on family dynanics and she does this from the inside out, allowing readers unprecedented access to her characters and their lives. But today I wanted to talk to Barbara about writing and … [Read more...] about Author Interiew: Barbara Claypole White Shares Writing Advice She Wishes She’d Gotten
Guest Post: Author Eleni Gage’s Four Fabulous Tips For Writing About Someone You Know—And Surviving!
You've read the title of this guest post and I feel the universal cringe! If one of your fictional characters is inspired by someone in your real life, either a lot or a little, you're bound to wonder WHAT WILL THEY THINK? Or even better (worse?) WILL THEY RECOGNIZE THEMSELVES. I don't base characters on real people, but I do cherry pick bit of people I know, and people I see out in the wild and … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Author Eleni Gage’s Four Fabulous Tips For Writing About Someone You Know—And Surviving!
Author Interview: Anita Hughes Takes Readers To France With An Exotic And Fun Summer Read
Today I'm pleased to welcome Anita Hughes back to Women's Fiction Writers! Her newest novel, FRENCH COAST, whisks you far away without leaving the comfort of your favorite chair. Or bed. Or beach blanket. Anita shares with us how she chose the location for FRENCH COAST, and offers advice on choosing character names when you've used your favorites for your children (and Anita has five children)! … [Read more...] about Author Interview: Anita Hughes Takes Readers To France With An Exotic And Fun Summer Read