I Appreciate the Good Things
My friend told me today that my local Borders Books has had a display of THE VAMPIRE SHRINK up near the cash register through the xmas holiday. I just had to drive over and take a photo. I so appreciate when good things happen. I'll be signing in that store on January 26 at 2 p.m.
posted by Lynda Hilburn at 3:14 PM
5 Comments:
Lynda,
I just finished reading "Vampire Shrink". It was fantastic! I loved the dark humor in it (I giggled through out) and the characters were amazing! I read it in one sitting. I really hope that you write another book with Dr. Knight and Deveraux. Anyway, now I have a new author to read!
Murielle
Dear Murielle: Thank you so much for telling me you liked my book! I appreciate you taking the time to say such kind things! Yes. The second book will be out in October, 2008. You just made my day!
Lynda
Lynda,
Your welcome:). I felt I had to say something. I will definetly be looking out for the new book in October. I just have one question as an ameture writer. When you write your books did you have them already mapped out in a plot line or did you write the story as it came to you? I've written lots of short stories before and they're usually short enough that I don't need the plot line but I want to see if I can write a novel just for the heck of it and I know you have to put in a lot more thought into what's going in the story line. I'm just wondering if you had any advice. Thanks so much for your time. I know your super busy.
Yours truly
Murielle
P.S. do you think you'll be coming to Canada do some signings?
Dear Murielle: I wish I could come to Canada! I was raised in Detroit and spent lots of time going back and forth between the two countries. I especially liked Toronto. I'll add Canada to my "places I want to sign books" list!
Re: writing. I usually start with a character and a general idea of the plot. What I've noticed is -- now that I'm working on the second book in the series -- it was much easier to be a pantser when I had a lot of time to let the story unfold. Writing shorter things is easier, too. This time I wish I was a plotter. I think it would have kept me on task better. But I agree with people who say, no matter whether we consciously plot or not, we do have a general idea (although it often feels unconscious) about where the book is going. I think in the future I'll make an effort to get an outline on paper asap: a lifeline to cling to when the creative waters get choppy! Everyone's process is different and you'll find the right one for you.
Thanks again for your sweet support!
Lynda
Lynda,
Thanks for the advice!
Murielle
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