Top Wire: All About Authors

Author Robin Donovan   Don’t say it, do it. If you don’t like it when you’re done, put it away and take it out again when you’re ready to rewrite it until you do like it  -Robin Donovan Today's Author in the Spotlight is Robin Donovan. Author of the Donna Leigh Mystery Series, stories about an owner of an ad agency. Check out her interview below! TW : What is your writing process? RD : I break each novel into four parts. I do not allow myself to write anything directly connected to the ending until I begin writing the fourth segment. I keep a notebook of people and occurrences in each chapter to ensure that I don’t leave any gaping holes or red herrings in the plot. I allow myself some flexibility, e.g. I got halfway through my third book and put it aside to edit my second book. When I went back to it I realized it wasn’t good. As I was contemplating what to do, the perfect ending occurred to me, so I went ahead and wrote it. Once finished, I went back and edited ...

TW : What is your writing process? RDS : I start to write once I have an idea. I purchased an idea book.   Music helps to keep my focus as well. TW : How difficult was it to write your story? RDS : This was difficult in the sense that it was a true story that is based on my daughter’s experience in preschool. At such a young age, to have this experience. Bullying has no place or purpose in a daycare or any environment. TW : What are your hopes for this project? RDS : My hope is that parents can see the value of the story and utilize it as an educational tool for their children on learning to be kind to others as well as standing up for him/herself TW : Do have plans for writing more books? RDS : I hope to write another book once I can find an illustrator. TW : What is your favorite genre of books and do you plan on venturing in those areas? RDS : Fantasy, but really anything that interests me at the time. Not certain I would venture into fantasy; I...

CATCHES YOU FROM THE BEGINNING I was hooked the moment I read the first line. Soiled sheets kept me wanting more. Phoenix Ash developed her characters to the point that you were involved in their lives. The description of each scene places you in the story with the characters, living out their scenes as if you are apart. I was emotionally hooked in many parts as there were some parts that resonated with me. One lesson of the main character Dana, she walks to the beat of her own drum and strong-willed, which lead her down paths that could have been avoidable. There are some trigger warnings in this book, as it takes a deep dive into domestic violence. I would caution if this is a sensitive subject for you. However, this is a great story and it shows that if one does not heed the warnings or listen to the wisdom of our elders, we can end up in unfortunate situations. This is a great read and I do recommend for anyone looking for a great suspense story. I cannot wait for par...

Richard Lutman has a Master of Fine Arts in Writing from Vermont College and is listed in the Directory of Poets and Writers.   He has taught composition and literature courses at Rhode Island Community College, Fairfield University, The Learning Connection in Providence, Rhode Island, and short story classes as part of Coastal Carolina University's Lifelong Learning program.  He has published over two dozen short stories, three chapbooks, two novellas, and one nonfiction book.  He was a 2008 Pushcart nominee in fiction and the recipient of national awards for his non-fiction, short stories and screenplays.  His novella “Iron Butterfly” was shortlisted in the 2011 Santa Fe Writer’s Project. His first novel was published in 2016. A collection of his stories was published in January of 2019. TW : What is your writing process? RL : Even though I don’t write every day, I’m always thinking about pieces I’m working on or will work on. I also ...

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Meet Anya Stassiy, a hard-working mom and published author, showing that no matter what your obstacles are, if you follow your dreams, they will come true! Thank you for interviewing with Top Wire: All About Authors. We know that your time is valuable and we appreciate you taking the time to share your journey. TW : What is your writing process? AS : It is very unstructured. I have 3 kids. I work part-time. Some of my writing is done during nap times and extracurricular activities. I also don’t like to outline my storyline. I do have have a beginning and the end in my head, but fill in the details once my fingers hit the keyboard. TW : How difficult was it to write your story? AS : I put the story aside for a year and a half. It was about halfway finished at that point. It was a slump that was difficult, that I had to overcome, but once I did, I finished it in 2 months. TW : What are your hopes for this project? AS : Of course, I want for people other than my frien...

Subscribe to receive weekly free resources! You finally reached the goal of becoming an author. You went through the writing process, the grueling, yet needed editing. You made it all the way to publishing, started marketing the best you know how to everyone you know, only to realize that your book is not selling. This has to be one of the biggest disappointments an author experiences. Doubt in yourself begins to settle in. You question your writing skills and wonder if you should give up your dream of being a published author. If you have fallen into this category, you are not alone. According to Forbes.com, authors have received a decline in earnings in recent years.  Due to fierce competition with self-publishing, it's become difficult for an author to stand out in the crowd.  Although the competition is there, this should not stop you from pursuing your dream. Here are some relevant, yet simple marketing strategies you can use to market yo...