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?
Thank you! I'm glad you're interested in my books. The world of Gereon Rath means a lot to me, I hope you enjoy the journey through 1920s and '30s Berlin.
That’s fascinating, it’s always amazing to see what sparks creativity. For me, the challenge was blending accurate history with crime fiction without losing either depth or pace
Hi Charles, no, unfortunately, right now I'm trying to figure out marketing for the first book. I'm hoping to start working on a new story in the Fall.
Marketing a first book is tough, I get it. Have you tried a Book Blog Analysis? It’s not promotional but shows how your book is being received online through reviews, blog mentions, and reader feedback. It helped me see where my book resonated and find better ways to reach my audience.
If you’re interested, I can share the contact info of the specialist who helped me. It made a big difference in understanding my readers and boosting visibility.
Totally get that, and I hope it works out well for you. Mind if we stay in touch by email, just in case down the line? Always happy to connect when the timing’s right.
I'm Judith Hermann, I love connecting with fellow writers it’s always fascinating to hear how others found their way into storytelling. How did your writing journey begin?
Hi Judith, I have always loved to write, but never seemed to have enough time to get serious until I retired. Once I had time to dedicate to writing and researching, the story progressively took off.
I wouldn't change my life, as it has made me who I am. I would have started writing at a younger age though, and taken more classes to improve my craft.
I feel like the most important element is to take the time to paint your characters as real people, exposing all of their characteristics and how this colors the way they deal with their day to day lives. If successful at this, the reader can relate to the character and perhaps even begin to care about them, and want to learn more and more about them as they turn each page. And it doesn't matter if they have similar backgrounds, live in the same country, or even live in the same time period. All that matters is that you have made them real in the readers heart and mind.
