by Holly Niner | Jun 22, 2018 | Articles, News + Features, Resources for Writers, Writer to Writer, Writing Inspiration, Writing Process
The swing hung from the branch of a willow tree split in two by lightning. It was my quiet place. Under its shade, I observed the world, contemplated life, and read more books than I can count. The books came from a wonderful city library with circular staircases and...
by Jill Kolongowski | Jun 20, 2018 | Articles, Guest Contributors, News + Features, Resources for Writers, Writer to Writer, Writing Inspiration, Writing Process
Writing a first book is one thing. Writing a first book on a four-month deadline is another. So much is written about the joy of publishing a book, but less often discussed is the emotional minefield on the way to that published book. Writing my first book about a...
by Meredith Grant | Jun 13, 2018 | Articles, Author Interviews, News + Features, Writer to Writer, Writing Inspiration, Writing Process, Written
I had the pleasure of reading Under the Birch Tree to review for San Francisco Book Review. I hope you enjoyed providing your insights and experiences with us. What first inspired you to write your story? There was something about trees. When I was a young girl, maybe...
by Melissa Lockaby | Jun 6, 2018 | Author Interviews, Writer to Writer, Writing Process, Written
San Francisco Book Review’s Melissa Lockaby talks with New York Times Bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon about her books and writing style. Melissa Lockaby: It’s obvious that writing energizes you. How do you keep track of all the characters and their specific...
by Stacia Levy | Jun 4, 2018 | Author Interviews, Writer to Writer, Writing Process, Written
San Francisco Book Review’s Mandy Nevius talks with author Camron Wright about his new book The Other Side of the Bridge. What inspired you to write The Other Side of the Bridge? Many years ago, while I was still in my late teens (okay, many, many years ago), a...
by editor | Feb 14, 2018 | Articles, Resources for Writers, Writer to Writer, Writing Process
By Brian Feinblum My wife is a nutritionist. She’s naturally thin but watches her weight and exercises regularly. She knows many of her patients have to physically and psychologically work at it if they are to avoid being casualties of obesity or diabetes....