Lynne Armstrong-Jones interview

AUTHOR INTERVIEW


When did your love of books begin?

I've loved books as long as I can remember. My first writing success was in Grade 1.  I was six years old when my story was chosen to be read over the intercom for the entire school. 


When did you start to have the wish to become an author?

Back in the 80s and 90s I read sword and sorcery books by author Marion Zimmer
Bradley, and I especially liked the anthologies she edited.  Soon I was sending her
stories for the Sword & Sorceress anthologies, as well as her other publications.
Over the years, she published fifteen of my stories.  I wrote novels, too, and 
went through the usual routine of sending summaries and synopses to agents
and publishers. Although I was close a couple of times, I was never signed.  I wish I'd had more time to devote to writing. At the time, I was raising two kids and needed to work.  But now I'm back at it!


What would you say to those wanting to become an author?

To aspiring writers:  If you enjoy writing, write! Some of your work might end up 
in the recycling bin, but don't let that stop you.  Even if your work isn't accepted
for publication now, you never know what the future will bring!  If you get a rejection, keep trying!  If you received criticism, pay attention to it. It might help you improve.  Don't worry about rejections!  Everyone gets them!  


Tell us about your book/books:

My first two fantasy books are on the market now, (Amazon, etc.) and the third will be published in a couple of weeks. The fourth, On the Trail of the Mountains' Mysteries, is with the publisher now. The fifth (last in the series) is currently partly in the computer but mostly in my head.



What do you love about the writing/reading community?

The writing community is filled with awesome people who know the joys of 
creating as well as the ache of rejection.  It's terrific to know that other writers
understand what you're going through. Be supportive of them!  


If you could say anything to your readers what would it be?

I've bought several books (self-published and otherwise) from writers in the
writing community over the year since I first began there. 

Please visit my website and consider buying one of mine!  😉


Where can people connect with you?


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Book review - An Enemy Like Me by Teri M. Brown

Image
Book - An Enemy Like Me Author - Teri M. Brown Rating -  Review: Set in World War 2, this book sees a first generation American who has grown up in Germany faced with the ultimate decision of whether he should fight for his country or remain and be with his wife and child.  Jacob has grown up with a respect for his German heritage but a deep love for America, he has changed his surname to be more American and so when America is plunged into the war due to the attack on Pearl Harbour Jacob decides it is time to join the war effort and face the Japanese but what happens when he is forced to face an enemy who he has a closer understanding to and sees more of himself in than he could ever have imagined? This is a superbly written book and sees chapters going over parts of the story from different peoples perspectives which enables the reader to get a full emotional picture of just how tough a number of life decisions are before and then during the war (from the American perspective).  The
Read more

Feed My Reads Awards 2022 and your winners are

Image
Welcome to your Feed My Reads Awards 2022 blog post to confirm our winners, we hugely appreciate just how massive this awards has been and the number of smiles you have created by nominating, voting and spreading the word. For those of you wishing to view the full ceremony you can do so here -  youtu.be/KQb3mBbVBoM Without further delay we are pleased to announce your winners are -  Author Interview of the year - our joint winners are  Maximilian Sam , John St. Clair , Ellie Lieberman Biggest Indie Supporter of the year - Lee Hall Book Blogger of the year - our joint winners are  Bookaholic Bex , Sharing is Caring Book Blog with Dawn , Bobs and Books Book Cover - Maximilian Sam for It's a Stray Dog's Life Book Reviewer - Jane at Tweetables.com Book Seller - Bert's Books Childrens Book of the year -  Maximilian Sam  for It's a Stray Dog's Life Comedy Book of the year -  Maximilian Sam  for It's a Stray Dog's Life Community Member of the year - our joint winn
Read more

Claude Bouchard interview

Image
AUTHOR INTERVIEW A little introduction: I’m Claude Bouchard, born, raised, and still living in the Montreal (Canada) area. In a prior life, I worked in the corporate world, mainly in human resources management. In 2008, my employer moved our jobs to India and, while I pursued other employment, I published three books I had written long before then continued to write and publish more. Along the way, I realized I had a new job, that of author, and never looked back.  When did your love of books begin? While in kindergarten, my parents had signed me up for a book of the month thing and I remember the excitement whenever a new book showed up in the mail. I moved on to the Bobbsey Twins, Hardy Boys, Tom Swift, etc. and have never stopped reading since.  When did you start to have the wish to become an author? In 1995, I had an idea for a book and wrote  Vigilante  in eight weeks. I followed up with two others in the same series over the next year or two, even did some agent querying but eve
Read more