Recently I read an interview with James Patterson. The interviewer asked him if there was a particular book that influenced him in his writing career. This is an interesting question, because where you might expect most authors to respond that many books influenced them, most can identify a particular one, a book that was the genesis of … Continue reading Books That Kickstart Writers
Month: May 2014
Which Fiction Sells?
On a shelf next to me as I write are fiction books by authors I read, authors I should read (I’m told), and authors to whom I refer for hints on style and technique. I’m currently reading Iain Pear’s “An Instance of the Fingerpost”. It is long, 685 pages, and it is long, as in slow … Continue reading Which Fiction Sells?
Some Thoughts on Launch parties
I have done three launch parties to date and would like to share my thoughts and experiences. Before continuing I should define a launch party in my terms, as there are many concepts abroad. I see three purposes: to celebrate, to introduce, and to sell. So it should indeed be a party, which means refreshments and … Continue reading Some Thoughts on Launch parties
R Lawson Gamble 