I’m a fantasy writer and writing is my greatest passion.
I’ve written 26 books, which you can find out more about them by clicking My Books.
I use this blog as a way to share excerpts from my books and to share my thoughts and frustrations that come with being an inspiring author.
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Where is the castle/chateau/mansion in the photo at the top of your blog. I feel like I have been there.
I was about to ask the same question! Beautiful picture of the castle!
Thanks!
this is a very sharp-looking blog. i almost used this theme, and now i can see that i should have. looks great!
Thanks! I really like it too
Thank you for liking my recent post! I was checking out your blog and I was wondering what you like best about being a fantasy writer? Also, how long have you been writing? What made you delve into fantasy?
I began writing books when I was in high school so…that’s about 12 or so years? Ha ha, I can’t remember exactly but it’s been a long time. I hate writing about people or places I know because I never want that akward, “Is that based on me?” moment. That’s one of my rules. Never write about what people you know. I love the freedom writing fantasy allows me as a writer. There’s no boundaries and if I want a sorceror I can have that. And if I want a dragon, I can have that too.
questions: you’ve got a lot of “books” listed here. but how long these books. i mean, are they novel length or novella or short story? do they vary? please don’t view this as challenging or oppositional. i’m just trying to learn what you’re going for, what you’ve done, what you’re aiming for.
and your works in progress, where do they fall in length? what are you aiming for?
The books listed above are between the range of about 40-141k each so I’d say they’re all novels but every publisher seems to define what a novel is in WC terms differently. Two of my books are over 100k but the majority of them fall somewhere in the middle of that range (the last one I’ve written was 70k+). As for my WIP’s they are books that I’ve started but never finished writing. I never make any outlines for books when I write them, I usually have an initial idea and go from there. I know it sounds cliche but I will get up one day and be like, “I think I’ll start writing another book today.” My only goal in writing is to write a good book and have fun doing it. Making money for doing what I love would be great but sharing my books with others is all I really want.
wow. that’s a lot of words and books. at least one a year? you’re on a roll. and seems i have a lot to read…
Ha ha, I just wrote two new ones since the end of January. What can I say, I’m obsessive writer.
Hi, thanks for having liked my posts.
Many compliments for all the work, love and effort that you put in writing your books!
May I borrow a little bit of your commitment? If I’d completed a quarter of the books you’ve already written I’d be the happiest writer I could possibly be.
Have you tried already to pitch any of them to a literary agent?
You’re welcome
I have pitched to a few agents but the ones that did bite wanted money for their services and I really didn’t want to put any into my books at the time. I’m also not sure what or who is not a scammer when looking for such things. I’m terriable at that kind of stuff. I’m a good writer but a bad self promoter lol.
I’ve recently read this article on the topic of agents, it may be of interest for you:
http://sdsouthard.com/2012/03/20/finding-that-right-literary-agent-five-things-to-consider/
The best tips it gives are: never talk again to an agent that instantly asks for money and pitch your novels in NY.
I think it’s a good read!
P.S.: I’m not affiliated to that blog, I simply follow it, so I hope you won’t take my link as spam!
I will have to check it out. Thanks for the advice!
Okay…I am about to be one of those people you blogged about the other day who ask ignorant questions that make you bite your laptop…but here goes…how did you find your writing style? I love the detail and subtle segue from one scene to another.
Please feel free to write back using my email: stephenedwards922@gmail.com
I don’t mind questions if I can answer them in written form and put some thought into it. It’s those verbal ones that I have to come up with a quick answer right away that throws me. And I don’t bite my laptop; I just swear at it and make funny faces
As far as where I got my style, I came up with a way that works well for me. I got a lot of slack from professors about having too much detail and was told to get to the point ‘faster’. But I write books and getting the story over with quickly isn’t my pace. So I guess I got my writing style from me. And are you talking about the subtle segue within a chapter or from chapter to chapter?
Hi, Heidi: Thanks for looking in on my blog. Let me just say that i admire, without reservation, anyone who has written a book, never mind the library shelf you have scribed!!! I have managed poetry, and a few short stories. Somehow, once they approach 3000 words, i cut and run, coward that i am!!!! Good for you!
First off, thanks and you’re welcome
And at 3k words I’m just getting started (or scraping the book because I don’t like it). Now staying under 3k is like pulling teeth for me. I can’t write a good poem for the life of me. It always starts out small but gets way too big so if you’re good at those you have one up on me.
Hello, Heidi! thanks for looking in on my blog. I hope you were entertained!!! Let me just say i am totally blitzed by people who actually manage to write a book. What a marvelous accomplishment! I have not been able to get down more than a poem or short story. Once my stuff passes 3000 words, I tend to cut and run! Keep it up, you are an inspiration.
Hello!
Glad you liked my post, and best of luck with your writing. You’re welcome at “Swords, Specters, & Stuff” anytime.
Mike
I just nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award. You can find it here:
http://mylifeworthliving.com/2012/04/28/the-versatile-blogger-award/
Hi, Heidi. Thanks for reading SacramentOfHeresy.WordPress.com.
You’re welcome
You’ve been nominated for The Versatile Blogger Award!
Congrats!
http://msfowle.wordpress.com/2012/04/30/the-versatile-blogger-award/
Nice to find other writers out there
will be sure to pass it along to my tutor, who is a big fan of vampire fiction.
Thanks! And yes, there are lots of us writers out here. That’s what I love about wordpress because it allows us to find other people like us. Awesome? I think yes!
hello i’m reading christian’s kisiss the wip the knife part zack part i have to say i like it so much i love it
im from saudi arabia i still didnt write any of the novels in my head i might start 2 pages i am medical student & busy
congrats to you amazing job hope u continue & hope i can buy your lovely stories in the bookstore
you are amazing your blog encourage me to write
hope you will have good smile when your read my replay & wish you happy day
Thank you for your kind words, you made my day
my name is hadeil btw
i found myself curious to know more about you maybe because you ABOUT didn’t give much detail, maybe its trick you use
anyway can i ask you if u ever postpone writing to other time because you are busy, need to read a book to find inspiration, …etc ?
the thing is im looking now for the big motivation to write but i dont want rewrite everything again, so q: do you rewrite after single part or u just write & never look back?
thanks
I start with an original idea and go from there. Once I start I’ll keep going till the end and if I hit a spot where I can’t write anymore then I won’t and I’ll start something else. I’ve never had a problem finding the motivation to write because it always seems to be there.
Thank you for stopping by our blog and liking it. We would like to wish you all the very best with all your future books!!
Thank you! My goal is to have at least one of them become a best seller. Someday…
pop by my blog http://paulaacton.wordpress.com/2012/05/22/beautiful-blogger-award-yay/ something there waiting for you lol
Aww…thanks for thinking of me Paula!!
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