Jean Rabe, author of the recently released The Dead of Winter says on quitting… “A
few times I've thought about it...when I've had trouble selling a book. But
then I manage to sell it (I have nothing unsold in my computer), and that puts
me in a better mood. Besides, I can't quit. Nothing else I'd rather do than
write with dogs at my feet.” (She’s nowhere near quitting, having just
published her 36th! book.)
Terrie Farley Moran, author of the Read ‘Em and Eat
Mystery Series – the latest is Read to
Death, says, “I see writing as my job. While the actual writing is
a struggle, I am always pleased with the finished product so I strive to finish
another project and then another. I think it helps that I write both novels and
short stories so the work varies.”
Courtney Mroch, author and editor of Shadow People and Cursed Objects, 13 Tales of
Terror based on true stories – or are they? says, “Yep. But quitting is
not an option. Writing is what makes my heart beat and my soul soar.”
Lori R. Lopez, horror and children's novelist, poet and artist,
her latest is an intriguingly fun and funny story about an odd creature, The Strange Tail of Oddzilla: Something for
Everyone says, “Writing is my strongest creative drive and I couldn't be
myself without it. I've been doing it for decades, in my head and then on paper
once I learned to form letters and words. I can't imagine not doing it, and I
have so many projects to get done that won't get done by themselves, at times it feels like an
obsession. Most of the time. The rest of the time I am probably writing in my
sleep. Now and then I wake up exhausted and disappointed that nothing actually
got done.
I do feel frustrated about working so hard to release my work, then working at trying to promote the new titles when I can, how I can, and there will be some interest at first, there is interest at events, but it hasn't spread very far yet. I get quite frustrated since I have a number of titles out. That can make me feel like I'm failing in some regards, though I am proud of what I've accomplished up to now as a writer and artist.”
I do feel frustrated about working so hard to release my work, then working at trying to promote the new titles when I can, how I can, and there will be some interest at first, there is interest at events, but it hasn't spread very far yet. I get quite frustrated since I have a number of titles out. That can make me feel like I'm failing in some regards, though I am proud of what I've accomplished up to now as a writer and artist.”
(Note: ooh, a fun illustrated print version is coming…
coloring book style perhaps?)
Thanks so much for including me. xoxo
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