"I was never lucky enough to have a mentor and for that reason I like to mentor when I can. When I was just starting out as an author, I often wished there was someone who would answer a pivotal question for me. The one thing I just couldn't…"
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Rebecca Forster
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- Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
- United States
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When New York Say No
Started Apr 3 0 Replies 0 Likes
Last night I got the notice: Before Her Eyes was voted best mystery and given the Readers Choice Award by a respected review site, BooksAndPals. I was excited to say the least, but the thrill was…Continue
Tags: Gambling, Creativity, Indie, Publishers, New
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Rebecca Forster replied to the discussion 'Negotiations' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"My pleasure. Good luck. Let us know when your book comes out."
Rebecca Forster liked Jan Fischer Wade's discussion Twitter Roll Call! Please share your twitter handle with us!
Rebecca Forster replied to the discussion 'Twitter Roll Call! Please share your twitter handle with us!' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"@Rebecca_Forster Thanks for asking."
Rebecca Forster replied to the discussion 'Negotiations' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"Congrats on your contract. I have never worked with a small publisher but I imagine the negotiations will be the same as with a large publisher. About half way through my traditional career a clause appeared in contracts saying that they were buying…"
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Helen W. Mallon commented on Rebecca Forster's status
"Thanks, Rebecca,
The hardback book is out now, and the app is yet to be released. Soon, I hope.
good luck w/ work this afternoon."
Rebecca Forster commented on Rebecca Forster's status
"Wow, you are hanging with the right crowd! Let me know when that book is out. Would love to return the tweeting favor because it sounds fantastic! PS Looking forward to exploring your work. The covers and titles alone are entertaining! Now, back to…"
Helen W. Mallon commented on Rebecca Forster's status
"Gotcha on Twitter, thanks! No, I'm not ready to go audio! But an editing client of mine, K.R. Sands, published a wonderful, creepy but extremely touching book of literary shorts based on exhibits in the Mutter Museum in Phila--stories inspired…"
Rebecca Forster commented on Rebecca Forster's status
"Helen, What a kind offer. Thank you so much. I am on twitter @Rebecca_Forster. Looking forward to following you. This is the link to Hostile Witness on Audible http://tinyurl.com/7n6uweu and Silent Witness…"
Helen W. Mallon commented on Rebecca Forster's status
"Very exciting! Do you have a Twitter handle? I'd like to help you promote the audio book. I met some voice actors recently--an assortment of wildly talented people. Boy, they do accents so well!"
Rebecca Forster commented on Rebecca Forster's status
"Thanks Helen. Hope you have a chance to check it out right here. Making an audio book was almost as exciting as writing it! They also chose the first two witness books as their Series Selection this month. I'm learning all sorts of new…"
Rebecca Forster posted a status
"Thrilled that ACX will be picking up my blog on The Making of An Audio Book. You can see it on She Writes, now."
Rebecca Forster posted a blog post
LISTEN UP! The Making of an Audio Book
I have written over 25 novels. Each one starts with voices in my head. By the time a book is done, I know every inflection, tonal change and speech pattern of every character. So, when I had the opportunity to create the audio versions of Hostile Witness and Silent Witness, I was excited. This, I thought, was going to be a…See More
Rebecca Forster posted a status
"20,000 words into Book 6 of The Witness Series, Forgotten Witness. Starting a new book is always an adventure."
Profile Information
- Who I am:
- I am a thriller babe. I love to read them and write them. For 26 years I worked with great editors in New York; now I am a proud Indie author and screenwriterI've made great friends - readers and writers - and intend to write forever. Before becoming a fulltime writer, I earned my MBA and worked in advertising. I'm an avid reader, a quilter, a seamstress and a tennis player. I'm also long married - 36 years - and the mother of two creative sons.
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- @rebecca_forster
http://www.rebeccaforster.com
https://www.facebook.com/rebeccaforster
http://www.linkedin.com/home?trk=hb_tab_home_top
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- Before Her Eyes, Beyond Malice, Character Witness, The Mentor, Keeping Counsel (USA Today top seller), The Witness Series (Kindle legal thriller bestsellers): Hostile Witness, Silent Witness, Privileged Witness.
Scripts in Development: Saving Seymour (romantic comedy) and Keeping Counsel (psychological thriller
Seasons, Dreams, Wilde's Gamble, The Reckless Ones, Vanities, Rainbow's End, The Matthias Ring, Bed & Board, In Passion's Defense, A Delicate Matter,In Passion's Defense
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- Digital (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords), Createspace and Audio
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Blog Posts, Screenwriting
- Services I offer to other writers:
- Development coaching, speaking for writers groups,
- My professional associations:
- I have been associated with UCLA Writers Program, Instructor
Young Writers Conference, Instructor, Long Beach State University, Extension instructor, RWA/Orange County
- I found out about She Writes from:
- Jenny Hansen
Rebecca Forster's Blog
LISTEN UP! The Making of an Audio Book
Posted on May 20, 2013 at 4:10pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I have written over 25 novels. Each one starts with voices in my head. By the time a book is done, I know every inflection, tonal change and speech pattern of every character. So, when I had the opportunity to create the audio versions of Hostile…
THE PROCEDURAL: WRITING IT WHEN YOU’RE NOT A DOCTOR, LAWYER OR COP
Posted on July 1, 2012 at 8:43pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I was a panelist at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books when an obviously perturbed woman stood up in the back of the huge UCLA auditorium and directed a question my way.
“How can you write legal procedurals when you’re not a lawyer?” she demanded.
“I sleep with one,” I…
ContinueSister Carmelita, the Fear of God, and Me
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 4:24pm 2 Comments 3 Likes
The day I stood in the choir loft surrounded by my fourth grade peers, I had no idea that I was about to learn a lesson in suspense, terror, fear, retribution and resolution that would lead me to a career as a thriller author. …
Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 10:01pm on January 5, 2013,
Julie Luek said… Hey Rebecca-- thanks for the positive response. The article will appear here, on She Writes, in the "Making the Leap" feature article I post every other week.
- At 5:39pm on January 5, 2013, Julie Luek said…
Hi Rebecca-- You left a comment on the first blog submission I wrote for She Writes (Making the Leap) several weeks ago. I wanted you to know that I will be quoting you in my post on Wednesday. You made a great comment about reaching for our dreams but never forgetting to help another person along the way. It was perfect for the article I wanted to write. Thank you for your comment and offering your wisdom. Julie Luek
- At 6:26pm on June 13, 2012,
Kate McGuinness said… Thanks for suggesting I join She Writes. Your blog about Sister Carmelita has some terrific nuggets of advice for writing thrillers.
Kate McGuinness
- At 10:00am on October 26, 2011,
Elena Ornig said… Hi Rebecca!
I am new to this site, too. It is a pleasure to meet you and thank you for your aceptance!
My warmest regards,
- At 4:41pm on October 3, 2011,
Meg Waite Clayton said… Thanks for the friend reach out, Rebecca. And glad to have you in the novelist group! I do hope you'll share a little about how you moved from NY Publishing to Indie.
We do a live chat every Wednesday at 1EST; instructions on how to participate are in the "Our Water Cooler Wednesdays" box near the top of the group page. Hope you can join us for that.
Meg
- At 8:09am on September 28, 2011, Meg Waite Clayton said…
- Rebecca, Welcome to She Writes. If you’re looking for places to connect here, we’d love to have you join us in the Publishing Industry News and/or in the Novelists – Struggling or Not groups. Enjoy the site!
Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, Publishing Industry News, and Novelist Group
Bestselling Author of The Four Ms. Bradwells, The Wednesday Sisters, and The Language of Light, a finalist for Barbara Kingsolver's Bellwether Prize
- At 7:12am on September 28, 2011,
Jill Starishevsky said…
Welcome to SheWrites. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.
Jill Starishevsky
Author, My Body Belongs to Me
- At 9:17pm on September 27, 2011,
Jennifer Lauck said… Hi and welcome to this terrific site! Enjoy, Jennifer Lauck
- At 8:07pm on September 27, 2011,
Monica Medina said… Welcome to She Writes!
You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around. A great way to get involved is with our Groups. Also, you can follow @shewritesdotcom and me, @monicastangled, on Twitter.
Please let me know if you have any questions!Best,
Monica Medina
She Writes Volunteer Coordinator
www.monicastangledweb.com, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/monica-medina
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April Eberhardt commented on the blog post 'The Many Paths to Publishing—Which One’s Right for You?'"Thanks for your comment and question, Kelly. There are a couple of things I hope to change: first, I want to upend the lingering perception by some that indie publishing isn't as legitimate as traditional. To make that happen, we need to work…"
Robin Leemann Donovan commented on the blog post 'When Is Your Editor The Biggest Pain In The Butt?'"So true, Grace. I've learned a lot about editing and clearly I have a lot yet to learn. One thing I know though, no matter how many "professors" read my manuscript - no one is really sure where to put the commas - apparently myself…"
Wendi Nitschmann replied to the discussion 'Show Me Your Novel and I'll Show You Mine' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)"Amy, you've got a great start to the book - leaves me definitely wanting to read more! Sorry that it's based on a true story, though. Good luck with it."
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