International Authors’ Day is the
brilliant idea of Debdatta Sahay of b00k
r3vi3w Tours. It’s a day (or a few days) to celebrate indie writers.
This new yearly event is from Monday, July 14th to Friday, July 18th. Be sure
to check out the other authors below, and enter the Giveaway.
For this celebration, I thought I’d
write about a less thought of requirement for writers.
To be a writer, it is imperative to
read. Reading gives you ideas of what you’d like to write. You are also able to
develop your own writing style by learning what it is about others’ works
that moves you. I read various types of books, but my favorites are those which
develop intriguing characters and intricate plots, even if the characters and
plots are true stories! Some of my favorite authors are Octavia Butler,
Michael
Connelly and Stephen King. My favorite books include the Holy Bible, Unbroken and Mama Day.
I can’t end this day of celebrating
authors without talking about my own books. My first book, Anticipation of the Penitent, is about a
serial killer and his mother. Here’s the one-liner: How
far would a mother go to save her son when his father is Satan?
My second book, Salted With Fire, is a book of short
stories and poetry, and includes color photos. Here’s the one-liner: Black magic, murder, insanity… humor, honor and devotion
– any story, or life direction, can lead you to a path of growth.
I’ve completed writing my third book,
Anticipating Dawn, which is in the editing phases. It’s my second novel,
and is about the relative of a serial killer who tries to make amends for the
wrongs of the serial killer, and about a gay Christian searching for
acceptance. Here’s the one-liner I have so far: Two best
friends raised as brothers in a small Christian town share a devastating piece of
history… one is the son of a serial killer, while the other is the gay son of the
only surviving victim.
Thanks for coming by! Be sure to check out other wonderful indie
writers and enter the Giveaway by clicking the links below.
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I would suggest for Anticipating Dawn: 'Two brothers raised in a Christian Town share devastating history...one is the son of a serial and the other is the gay son of his only surviving victim.' I wish you all the best Nancy.
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by Sheena-kay! They aren't brothers though, just raised like brothers.
DeleteWhat a great idea having a day (or several days) to celebrate indie authors. Indie authors and all authors need a day of celebration for all the hard work they put into writing/publishing a book and for the thick skin they've developed to handle the public scrutiny of their work.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing your third book/second novel. You've just been a busy little bee. Good for you, Nancy.
It is a great idea :) It's good to hear from you Demetria! I've missed your encouraging words!
DeleteOne of the exciting things about being part of this blog hop is coming across new to me writers whose books sound fascinating.
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by Teresa! I'm looking forward to making my way around this blog hop starting today!
Deletei'm glad i participated in this blog hop because i've met so many wonderful new authors (to me) and the type of novels they write. It's been a pleasure meeting :)
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way Annamaria! Thanks for coming by.
DeleteAwesome points. I love to read, so I can't imagine not reading, but it does get tough to find the time.
ReplyDeleteI am so with you. There are so many people who wish to write who don't read though! It's surprising.
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