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Today, Author Patricia Stover, takes over my blog with a discussion of her story, Creepers, which appears in A Journey of Words published by Scout Media.
Author name: Patricia Stover Title of your AJOW story: Creepers Post a brief synopsis of your AJOW story: A bitter old woman in a competition to win a gardening contest finds a creepy greenhouse. What inspired you to write this story? It was the first story I had ever written. I wrote it for my first creative writing class years ago. When I heard about the AJOW anthology I wanted to be a part of it but the deadline was closing in and I didn't have a story. I dug through some of my old writing and came across this one, originally titled, "The Perfect Garden". How long have you been writing? About 9 years What genre do you usually write and why? Horror. I grew up watching horror films and reading Goosebumps. What else are you working on writing at the moment? I am writing my first book, "Hitchhiking With The Devil". What advice do you have to give new writers? Write as much as you can, and what you don't know about writing research it. How can people discover more about you and your work? www.PatriciaStover.wix.com/PatriciaStover orwww.facebook.com/authorjkenedy
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Today, my friend, Marlon Hayes, takes over my blog with an interview about his story in the A Journey of Words anthology, Daddy's Boy. This tale of missed opportunity is both heart warming and heart breaking.
Today's author take-over on my blog is Susan Gibbons. Her story, 21-minutes, takes us on a journey not just across town but also into the mind and the very real fears of those with phobias.
Author Name: Susan Gibbons Title of your AJOW story: 21 Minutes Post a brief synopsis of your AJOW story: A woman who is a germaphobe and OCD tendencies rides the public metro What inspired you to write this story? Being a germaphobe with OCD tendencies, I thought "What could be the absolute worst journey of my life?" (because that's what I always think) and this story appeared. How long have you been writing? I had a poem published in an anthology when I was around 9 or 10 years old. A friend of mine, like a lot of kids, wanted to be part of a band and I wrote some songs. I kept a journal of little stories here and there. I still have them. In 6th grade, I had an idea to write a book that I finally finished when I was 44 years old! It is a novelette called "The Veil" and will be published as part of a 3 story inspirational-romance set. What genre do you usually write in and why? Romance and inspirational-romance. I don't feel there is enough real romance or inspiration today. Romance isn't sex. Inspiration isn't a video game. What else are you working on writing at the moment? My first romance book "The Mirror" will be out in autumn 2016. It is the first of The Dreamers Trilogy. I am revising and editing the other two books, as well as I've started a new book and am finishing up the 2 inspirational-romance set that goes along with "The Veil". This inspirational-romance set characters interact at least once with one or more characters of The Dreamers Trilogy. What advice do you have to give to new writers? Never give up! I had a dream of being published when I was in elementary school. At the age of 45, that dream is finally coming true. How can people discover more about you and your work? FB:www.facebook.com/authorsusangibbons Website: seuglea.wixsite.com/authorsusangibbons and Twitter: @WriterSGibbons Today's Author Take-over of my page is my friend Justin Ames. Justin's story in the A Journey of Words anthology brought tears to my eyes. It's a must read.
Author Name: J.M. Ames Title of your AJOW story: The Last Ride Post a brief synopsis of your AJOW story: A recollection of the narrator’s life and the many adventures he has had with his lifelong friend. What inspired you to write this story? My closest childhood friend. How long have you been writing? Professionally, since the start of 2016. As a hobby, off and on since I was 8 years old, back in 1983. What genre do you usually write in and why? I am a pretty diverse writer. The Last Ride is creative nonfiction and stands out as the only nonfiction story I have. The rest of my body of work is fiction – be it mystery, adventure, fantasy, horror, sci-fi, or drama. I do plan on writing at least one short story in every major genre, if nothing else to stretch my abilities. I pull from my life experiences when I write. Every story I have has at least a part of it that is based on something I have experienced in my life. In the case of The Last Ride, the entire story is. I find that I do my best writing when I write from the heart. Like most people that have been around for many decades, I have many experiences that lend themselves to each genre. I’ve been devastated, I’ve been in love, I’ve been horrified, I’ve been quite fulfilled, I’ve been filled with wonder, I’ve laughed so hard I couldn’t breathe. If I can relay those feelings to my readers, I’ve done my job well. What else are you working on writing at the moment? I have several stories in various stages of development, ranging from shorts like The Last Ride to an epic 6-novel series. The two items you should expect next from me are a horror short for the next Scout Media anthology (A Haunting of Words), and a suburban fantasy novelette titled Phil. I am also working on a coming of age superhero story with my 9-year-old daughter. What advice do you have to give to new writers? Write from the heart. Don’t be afraid to ask for advice or help, but don’t take others word as gospel. Most importantly – never stop writing! How can people discover more about you and your work? Website: https://jm-ames.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JM-Ames-676104905864145/ Twitter (@J_M_Ames): https://twitter.com/J_M_Ames LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-m-ames-985011119 J.M. Ames Author jm-ames.com Today's author take-over is Victoria Griffin. I am happy to say that she will be joining me on Oct 4th at the Corbin Municipal Library for a book signing for the A Journey of Words anthology from 5pm to 7pm. I'm looking forward to it.
Author Name: Victoria Griffin Title of your AJOW story: “Bottom of the River” Post a brief synopsis of your AJOW story: A man takes a kayak down the river, revisits his life, and decides whether or not he has a future. What inspired you to write this story? I began with an image of a kayak on a river. Once I began writing that image, the character’s story made me continue. How long have you been writing? I have been writing as long as I can remember. I have a folder of scary stories from first grade, but my first publication was my junior year of high school, 2011. That was when I began to consider myself a writer. What genre do you usually write in and why? Most of my stories are horror, suspense, drama, or some combination thereof. During creative writing class in high school, I absolutely loved the stillness in the room when I would read a suspenseful piece. That feeling is always in the back of my mind while I’m writing—is the reader tensing up yet? What else are you working on writing at the moment? I am querying my suspense novel, Ghostlings, and drafting another, Left at the Sycamore. The former explores the ability of desperation to steal a person’s judgment. The latter deals with a topic I am extremely passionate about: the culture of belonging in southern Appalachia, as both an asset and a poison to the region. What advice do you have to give to new writers? Don’t wait for everything to be perfect. Your life will never stop and say, “Okay, now write.” Your words will never fall pristine and polished onto the page. Writing is work. You have to wedge it into your schedule and tear apart your drafts line by line. But writing is the most rewarding work you will ever find. You get to create and to find truth in an inconsistent world. Remind yourself why you love writing, and do whatever you need to to keep working at it. How can people discover more about you and your work? (Link to your blog/facebook/etc) Website/Blog: VictoriaGriffin.net Facebook: Facebook.com/victoriagriffinfiction Twitter: Twitter.com/Victoria_grif7 |
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