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- Volker Kutscher 4 months ago
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- Hi there, I always find it enriching to hear from fellow authors. Personally, my writing journey started with a deep fascination for 1920s Berlin. It led me to create Gereon Rath and the world around him. What inspired you to start writing?
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- - Janice Spina 3 months ago
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  - Hi Volker, sorry I didn’t respond sooner, I just saw your message.
    I have always enjoyed creating stories and make believe since I was a young child.
    I wanted to create some entertaining stories for children to read, then other ages. My creativity to continue to write has no bounds.
    Thank you for your question. I wish you much success with your books.
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- Karl Marlantes 4 months ago
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- I’ve had the chance to explore your work, and it really caught my interest. I’d be curious to hear what you’re working on now or what sparked the idea behind your latest book. Always enjoy connecting with fellow authors in the same space.
  
  What’s been the most rewarding part of your writing journey so far?
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- - Janice Spina 3 months ago
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  - Hi Karl, sorry I just saw your message today.
    The most rewarding part of my writing journey has been to connect with other authors and share our thoughts and experiences about writing. I also love to hear from readers about my books. It’s rewarding to hear that others enjoy my work.
    I enjoy seeing that children are reading. It is so important that this young generation learns the importance and benefits from reading.
    My latest fantasy series was inspired by some of the fantasy you see on TV. I wanted to create a world where good against evil wins in the end.
    Thank you for your question. I wish you much success with your books.
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- Raven Kennedy 4 months ago
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- Hello,
  I’m Raven Kennedy, a fellow author. I admire your work and wanted to connect. What’s been the most rewarding part of your writing journey so far?
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- - Janice Spina 3 months ago
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  - The most rewarding part of my writing journey has been to connect and meet some fellow authors, support each other, and share our thoughts about our work.
    I also love to hear from readers that they and their children enjoy my books.
    
    Thank you for your kind words.
    What are you writing?
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- AllAuthor 3 years ago
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- What's the most difficult thing about writing characters from the opposite sex?
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- - Janice Spina 1 year ago
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  - It can be difficult at times to think like a middle grade boy but I didn’t have any trouble once I began to write my Davey & Derek series. The story brought me back to when I was young and remembered how boys were in different situations.
    It was a fun writing experience and a challenge at the same time. I would do it again.
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- AllAuthor 3 years ago
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- Do you read your book reviews? How do you deal with bad or good ones?
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- - Janice Spina 3 years ago
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  - I get excited when I see a new review. It feels like an early Christmas present. Of course it is always nice to receive positive ones but even the famous authors receive negative reviews.
    
    I do get a little disheartened when I receive less than four stars but learn something from the point of view of the reader. I move on from there and try not to dwell too long on the negativity.
    
    I do look over my work and try to see what they are talking about that they did not like. Itâ€™s a constant learning curve, sometimes for the better. Itâ€™s important to remember that not everyone will love oneâ€™s work or understand it.
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- AllAuthor 6 years ago
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- Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?
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- - Janice Spina 6 years ago
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  - My tips for aspiring authors are:
    1. Believe in yourself
    2. Write about what you know or do tons of research for what you donâ€™t know
    3. Read aloud your work for errors
    4. Edit, edit, and edit again
    5. Get beta readers to proof your work - other eyes are needed.
    6. Donâ€™t let negative people or reviews get you down.
    7. Covers and blurbs are important. They represent the face of your book.
    8. Promote yourself and work on social media, blog and website,
    9. Enlist help and support from fellow authors. They are a willing and supporting snd group. Contact me!
    10. Believe in yourself that you can do anything you put your mind to do.
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- AllAuthor 6 years ago
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- What inspired you to start writing? How long have you been writing?
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- - Janice Spina 6 years ago
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  - I began writing poetry at nine years old for Motherâ€™s Day and birthdays. When my mother encouraged me with her praises I became more confident and wrote more often. Unfortunately I didnâ€™t keep all these poems. They were lost when we moved.
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