Short bio or SYNOPSIS here on writing as your passion.
S.W. Cannon was raised in Birmingham, Alabama but now lives in Marietta, Georgia. Known to her friends as Sha' (pronounced "shaye"). Her first published work of fiction, Casey Canyon, is a suspense novella with action and a love triangle that will keep you guessing. It is the initial book to a three part series available in paperback and eBook. Released as an eBook only, The ABC's of Relationships is an alphabetical look at relationships based on her relationship blog STFU4ABetterRelationship.WordPress.com. Sha' is an author and an author coach that helps writers to write and self-publish their first book. Now available on Amazon are the first books in her coaching series: From Content to Book Draft: Tips On How To Write Your First Book and Keep Control And Self-Publish: Simple Steps to Self-Publish Your First Book. Writing is S.W. Cannon's talent but helping others to write and self-publish their first book is her superpower!
How long have you been writing and what inspired you to do it seriously?
I've been writing since those black & white composition books given out in a middle school creative writing class. About 3 years ago I decided to write seriously. It was then that I wrote and self-published my first book. Since then I've written more books under my name and ghostwritten a few under other authors' names.
When choosing a name for your characters, what do you consider about them that determines what you finally call them?
If they remind me of anyone (even a tv character), then I name them similar to that person or character. I have also used certain names because they conjure a ready made personality for me.
Did you have a collection in mind when you were writing them?
I knew my first fiction book would be part one of a three book series. In fact, I have my fans fussing at me to write book two in that series. I enjoy short reads. For this reason my books tend to be series divided into short reads.
How did you choose which stories to include and in what order?
I selected the story that seems to tell itself in its entirety to me and interested me as an avid reader and not just a writer.
Do you have a “reader” in mind when you write stories?
Yes, mostly me but also other avid readers in book clubs that just want to share a conversation about a great story that they relate to as well as are entertained by.
What do you do to get book reviews? what is the best review you ever got?
I start with my beta readers. They helped me build my book by checking my plot flow. They already feel a sense of ownership regarding my book, therefore they are more likely to give a great review. The best review I ever got was from a lady that loved to read so she started sharing her reviews on a website. I even use the link to that review on my author website: http://smilesfromreading.wordpress.com/2013/08/01/casey-canyon-by-s-w-cannon/
What does the word “story” mean to you?
It means opening up and telling your vulnerabilities so that unknown people can like them, relate to them or hate them.
What are you working on now?
I just finished two books in a series for my author coaching programs. I am now focused next ebook in my ABC series based on my blog https://stfu4abetterrelationship.wordpress.com/ followed by the second fiction book in my Canyon series. Can you tell I like series?
Do you have a special time to write or how is your day structured?
I have scheduled time to write and I also make time for organic, unscheduled opportunities. However, I do not write every day. But even if I'm not writing, my head is creating what will be written.
How do you promote your work? How Quotesrain help you in your book promotions and sales, would you like to refer this platform to your author friends?
I promote my work to book clubs. I also vend at live literary events and utilize social media. I have a weekly live video stream "show" where I speak on topics for other authors: Wine Down Wednesdays with @Author_SWCannon on Blab.im. I have used this show to sing the praises of Quotesrain as a great way for authors to build their author platforms.
Would you like to share something with your readers and fan? Are you interested in writing your own book?
Consider working with me to become a published author. www.AuthorSWCannon.com/author-coaching
