One of the most delightful aspects of securing agent representation— besides, you know, having an amazing advocate for my work—has been meeting the incredible authors who signed with Susan @ Golden Wheat Lit long before I did.
When my first novels released back in 2007 and 2008 (!!!), they featured me, a total newbie, on their illustrious blog and have answered so many writer-y questions for me over the years with encouragement and candor. In short, they are utterly fabulous. And funny. Need proof? Check out their podcast, We Fight So You Don't Have To. Naturally, I'm already excited for their latest novel, Forever Hold Your Peace, to hit stores July 11. If you haven't pre-ordered already, you can do so here. While we wait for their new story, I thought it would be fun to have them answer the Banister Questionnaire.
Author Rachel Mucha and I happen to share a few things in common. A literary agent, for one. Studying journalism in college. And a deep, deep love for likeable, memorable characters. Rachel's latest novel Bad Press hit shelves recently.
If you've been hanging around here for long, it's no secret that I LOVE books. I read them. I write them. I buy way too many of them. Let's just say my TBR pile is always out of control.
Suzie Waltner is one of those incredible authors who not only writes her own books but is just as generous about sharing her expertise with fellow novelists. All while rocking a full-time day job.
Mallory Pierce is the pen name for one of my all-time favorite rom-com authors Tracie Banister (no relation). In our recent Q&A she discusses the new chapter of her writing career.
While we live several states away from each other, my conversation with author Brandy Bruce felt like we were chatting over dinner. So it only made sense to continue the conversation with part two...
When you live in a place that's known for more, say, practical professions like I do, telling someone you're a writer is sort of akin to announcing you're a trapeze artist. In that spirit I thought it might be fun to highlight writers from all corners of the U.S.
Now that my Goodreads goal is set for 2023 (!!!), it doesn't feel right not to mention a few of the novels I loved in 2022. With no further adieu, here are my sixteen favorites in no particular order.
Let's face it: There are a seemingly infinite number of books about writing, but how do you distinguish a helpful resource from the hype-y ones that guarantee, say, a bestseller in one month flat?
