I wanted to write a story about someone slowly losing themselves to something beyond their control—where the changes start small, creeping in until they become undeniable. That slow transformation, both for the characters and the reader, made it incredibly fun to write. And while it leans into supernatural elements, “The Lavender Blade” doesn’t take itself too seriously.
E.L. Deards – 8 July 2025 Continue reading
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And I want to add that some kids’ books have a lower age limit, but not an upper age limit. Adults of all ages read the Harry Potter books, for instance. It’s my hope that my books for middle graders and young adults can appeal to some adult readers, as well.
Susan Fletcher – 5 July 2025 Continue reading
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I wanted these characters to seem like they could be your own family members, or someone in your sphere, with issues that are real and familiar.
L.A. Arbuckle – 29 June 2025 Continue reading
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A writer can never take their writer’s cap off, so when an idea sparks to life, it sticks around. I am talking about the seed of an idea here. The seed of an idea is the easy part. Fleshing that seed out into a full-blown story takes brainstorming, feedback, and rewriting
Steven Blows – 26 June 2025 Continue reading
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Several ARC readers have said, “Every woman should read this book,” and one even called it a “modern-day fairy tale that will empower little girls for generations to come.”
Deb Miller – 24 June 2025 Continue reading
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There were many times when I would write a bit, then go cry, and go back to it again. The sections where I am most vulnerable were most difficult as they carry risk, and I struggled with how much to reveal.
Francene Gillis – 22 June 2025 Continue reading
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As a young teen, I fell in love with Willie Nelson’s music and decided a career in music was for me. Mainly because I wanted to meet Willie Nelson, which I did when I was 28 and working in radio.
Lee Adams – 19 June 2025 Continue reading
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Some characters are certainly based on people I have known and observed. Others are fictitious but based on something I’ve experienced. They are all human, so imperfect, and making choices that they think are good in the moment.
Anne Shaw Heinrich – 17 June 2025 Continue reading
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The idea came to me sort of like a lightning bolt (which rarely happens) as I was walking past a swing-set on a playground down by a beach I spend a lot of time at in Los Angeles. I was feeling a bit nostalgic, so I rode the swing for a while, remembering how fun it was as a kid to imagine at the top of the swing blasting off into outer space (it was an imagination I always had as a kid). The idea of an upswing and a downswing made me think of the ups and downs of life… and once “Mood Swing” popped into my head, well, the ideas started flooding and it all built up from there.
B.R. Duray – 15 June 2025 Continue reading
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Actual individuals inspired me, but I aimed to avoid creating them in a way that might seem exaggerated or unrealistic. If they recognize themselves positively, I’m delighted.
Wendy Gee – 12 June 2025 Continue reading
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