I had the good fortune to know this rule when I wrote my first novel, thanks to watching a couple successful and sage writer friends at work. Could my initial attempts at getting that book out there have been a bit more polished? Sure -- but each...

Like Scheherazade of yore, I write to save my life and tell a ripping tale that leaves my readers wanting more the next night. #whyiwrite

Nicely said, Alyson. But yeah, after lookign into the details fo this, I agree with Kiana. The obvious misogynist was being baited -- the reporter clearly had this kind of melee in mind when he asked the question. Aw for the lists -- 100 best, etc.,...

Thanks for the tips. My next novel, out next year, may actually come out as a POD/e-book through my publisher (and certainly be available as that even if we do have a conventional print run). This is a brave new world for me. I will save these tips.

I like much of what these writers have to say, and see facets of myself in much of it.  I can't manage to get up two hours early and be creative -- but often do stay up hours after the family is in bed in order to write my fiction and essays. I do...

My niece worked for the AZ Democratic party -- and on Gabrille's campaign, specifically. She happened to be at another event that day -- random thing that our luck was with us, whereas other families were not so lucky. So this hits close to home. I...