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S.J. Stewart
June, 2008
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Zelda Benjamin
April, 2008
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Shirley Marks
December, 2007
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Donna Wright
December, 2007
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Carolyn Brown
August, 2007
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Roni Denholtz
June, 2007
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Tara Randel
April, 2007
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Sydell Voeller
February, 2007
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Sheila Robins
December, 2006
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Patricia Azeltine
May, 2006
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Jane McBride Choate
March, 2006
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Kathryn Meyer Griffith
January, 2006
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Mel Taylor
November, 2005
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Kathleen Fuller
September, 2005
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Tracey J. Lyons
July, 2005
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Ludima Gus Burton
May, 2005
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Holly Jacobs
March, 2005
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Sandra D. Bricker
January, 2005
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Kathryn Quick
November, 2004
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Cheri Jetton
September, 2004
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Heather S. Webber
July, 2004
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Karl Fieldhouse
May, 2004
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Shelley Galloway
March, 2004
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Ilsa Mayr
January, 2004
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Kathy Carmichael
November, 2003
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Dorothy P. O'Neill
July, 2003
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Joani Ascher
May, 2003
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Patricia DeGroot
March, 2003
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Nancy J. Parra
January, 2003
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Barbara Meyers
November, 2002
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Christine Bush
September, 2002
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Debby Mayne
July, 2002
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Jean C. Gordon
May, 2002
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Charles E. Friend
March, 2002
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Norma Seely
January, 2002
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Glen Ebisch
November, 2001
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Gina Cresse
September, 2001
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John Paxson
July, 2001
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Terri Alcock
May, 2001
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Clifford Blair
March, 2001
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Amanda Harte
January, 2001
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Kent Conwell
November, 2000
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Carolyn Brown
September, 2000
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Annette Mahon
July, 2000
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Marjorie McGinley
May, 2000
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Jack Lewis
March, 2000
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Amanda Harte
January, 2000
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Joyce and Jim Lavene
November, 1999
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Return to the current Author! Author! interview:
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Sherry Lynn Ferguson
August, 2008
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Author! Author!: July, 2006
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Click on image to learn more about these books.
An Interview with
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Where do you get ideas for plots?
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Ideas can come from anything, at anytime. Visiting a certain location and taking in the atmosphere, attending an event, or simply daydreaming. Writing mysteries, I tend to look for ideas for books wherever I go.
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How did you start writing?
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I’ve always had a love for books, but it wasn’t until after I graduated from college that I sat down to write a novel. I can’t say what caused me to write because I honestly don’t know. It was just something that I wanted to do. And since I’ve always been drawn to mystery/suspense, it seemed natural to write in that genre.
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What inspires you to write?
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I realized with the completion of my first book that I enjoy writing fiction. It gives me a deep sense of satisfaction to complete a work.
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What’s the hardest part of writing?
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I learned early on that writing isn’t always easy. There are days when the words don’t flow. It’s easy to be distracted. It’s during those times when I really have to focus on my story, and break through the barrier that’s blocking my creativity.
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How do you develop your characters?
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Before I begin a book, I have a general idea of certain traits my characters will have. As the story evolves, the characters become more defined, and often take on a life of their own.
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Are you working on anything else for Avalon?
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I’m currently working on a book for The Detective Jack Reeves Mystery Series.
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Do you have any advice for aspiring writers? Or for anyone wanting to submit to Avalon?
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Before submitting to any publisher, become familiar with their submission requirements and guidelines. Try and get a feel for what they look for in a manuscript by reading some of the books they’ve published. Be open to revisions on your work.
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When do you find time to write?
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When working on a book, I try to set aside time every day to write, review pages already written, or jot down notes on ideas. I find that my writing progresses at a much smoother pace if I stay in tune with my characters.
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