NYC. Paris. Los Angeles. London. San Francisco. Rome. These are where so many of my favorite novels take place — and with good reason. They're incredible cities where the setting itself becomes its own character. But for my last three novels, I've eschewed these popular locales with good reason.
Every once in a while we're reminded that social media can introduce you to delightful people you'd never meet otherwise. Case in point? I connected with author Anita Chapman as part of the #WritingCommunity on Twitter.
In the interest of everyone's eyes not popping out of their sockets from scrolling and scrolling, we split the interview with the delightful Betsy St. Amant into two posts. And where better to continue than our conversation about Gilmore Girls.
Author Betsy St. Amant knows a thing or two about navigating a deadline. Or more accurately, deadlines. She just revealed the cover for her upcoming Christmas (!!!) novel, Their Holiday Secret, in her newsletter and has a number of other exciting writer-y projects in the works.
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.
