I suppose more than anything, it's the way of life in this part of the country that influences my writing. In Eastern North Carolina, with the exception of Wilmington, most people live in small towns.
I suppose more than anything, it's the way of life in this part of the country that influences my writing. In Eastern North Carolina, with the exception of Wilmington, most people live in small towns.
Writing is communication above all, and I've made the choice to communicate with a large audience, which again is very hard to do.
Writing the last page of the first draft is the most enjoyable moment in writing. It's one of the most enjoyable moments in life, period.
I have no preference on writing in contemporary or historical periods-that decision is based on the story.
What's the challenge in writing a novel that few people will read? I'm more than happy writing what I do and have no plans to change that.
There's always pressure, a great deal of pressure, when writing, since my first books were so successful.
Publishing is a business. Writing may be art, but publishing, when all is said and done, comes down to dollars.
By reading a lot of novels in a variety of genres, and asking questions, it's possible to learn how things are done - the mechanics of writing, so to speak - and which genres and authors excel in various areas.
I have certain moral parameters that I do not cross in writing; I don't write about adultery or kids having premarital sex.
© 2020 Inspirational Stories
© 2020 Inspirational Stories