Comments on: Author Q & A?

By: Cliffy

Cliffy — Thu, 10 May 2007 03:53:02 +0000

To me, some of the best learning I have ever done was when I attempted to put words to something that I had not before to try to show/teach something to someone else. I think that simply for the interested out there, it would be a wonderful thing for you to do – giving writers some points that come from your experience, things to watch out for, things to be stubborn about and things not to be stubborn about. What sorts of things helped you keep writing, what things got in the way? All of these things, I think, would be excellent for aspiring writers to hear. Then again, you may surprise yourself by what you’ll learn simply be committing things to words – I’m sure you know how that goes. You may be able to consciously wield what was before a subconscious tool through the act of that alone. All for you to decide, but whatever you decide – I think it a generous and great idea.

By: Shawn C. Speakman

Shawn C. Speakman — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:51:33 +0000

A bit of news to share that Pat might or might not be aware of. My book distributor called me this morning letting me know that Pat's book was there waiting for me to pick up. That means the book might be on shelves on Monday rather than the scheduled Tuesday. :)And Pat, you better get ready. You are going to have dozens of books to sign here in Seattle. < HREF="http://www.signedpage.com" REL="nofollow">The Signed Page<> is going to put you to work! haha

By: S. Ford

S. Ford — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:30:21 +0000

Can't beleive I hadn't found this before. Another blog to keep up on. Followed a link trail to find ya, good buzz out there, can't wait to finally read The Novel.Hope to chat soon.Lemme know if you get near Maine.

By: Akiva M

Akiva M — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:41:26 +0000

Well, I know a fair number of folks who have already demonstrated an interest in this (and you’d be less likely to lose the posts here, too) ;)By the way, I see all your currently scheduled tour dates are in the great white north. Any plans to hit NY?

By: Major Sheep

Major Sheep — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 05:44:12 +0000

Terrific idea. It can only add depth to the site you have here, and I imagine quite a few folks will be curious to hear such a heralded newcomer’s advice.

By: Shawn C. Speakman

Shawn C. Speakman — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 05:06:58 +0000

You are very welcome, Miriam. Glad it was useful. I’m sure there are some things on that FAQ Pat does not agree with—we bring our own perspectives, and a lot of what I wrote down there comes from other authors whose beginning stories are as varied as the advice they give. I tried to distill as much of it down as I could into a form useful for others.I’m excited to see what Pat sets up. Maybe we can ask the first couple of questions, Miriam. *grins* Put Pat on the hotburner, as they say. —S.

By: Miriam

Miriam — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:31:32 +0000

Shawn– I found that Writing FAQ you put together on Terry’s site (one of my favorite fantasy authors!) really helpful. Thanks for that!

By: Pat

Pat — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 03:57:46 +0000

Huh. Bookmark. That’s a good idea. I should have the designers put one of those “bookmark this page” thingers on here…

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 03:56:22 +0000

I would really love to read your responses to questions on writing. It would be very helpful! Plus, you wouldn’t have to repeat yourself (FAQs as Shawn suggests). Consider your blogsite bookmarked by one more person! Thanks, too.

By: Miriam

Miriam — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 19:53:02 +0000

What I was going to say has already been said, I see, so I’ll just add that I think it’s very generous of you to offer to spend time answering people’s questions. Thanks for everything!