Ask the Author: Mary Sneddon
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Mary Sneddon
I keep a wall of pictures that inspire me next to my computer, I listen to music that makes me think of my characters, I go write or draw something else. All kinds of things. Some times stepping back helps, sometimes barreling through.
Mary Sneddon
Being able to create whatever you want. Don't believe what some people try to say. There are no rules!
Mary Sneddon
Start writing! Even if you think it's terrible! Keep at it, write it, rewrite it, tear it up, start over. Just don't stop!
Mary Sneddon
I am currently working on the first part of a trilogy titled Dragons in Lerrigon. It is a story about a 16 year old who is traveling to see dragons that have come back after 30 years of being gone. Fresh off the death of her grandmother, Cassie, runs away from home to find the dragons, and much more!
Mary Sneddon
My mother was an avid reader. There were always books all over the house. She also was an avid fanfiction writer and she would share her work and love of story telling with us. I'll never forget when she brought home the old word processor we used to use. I don't know why but I was drawn to that machine. I typed story after story, pulling inspiration from the types of books I liked to read. Dragons and magic and good and evil. They were all terrible! As I got older I lost confidence in my writing and tried comics as I began drawing, but I sat down one day and started The Seamstress and the Sable Knight (Or SnS as I call it for short) and it all came back. I fell in love again.
Mary Sneddon
I grew up reading fantasy and I'm a sucker for romance. When I'm in bed at night waiting to fall asleep the way I calm my mind is to tell myself little stories. I don't usually write them down as they never get very fully formed. I loved the idea of someone getting kidnapped, but discovering it's to save them because something worse is coming. I wanted a romance where the pair initially disliked each other but grew to love and respect. So The Seamstress and the Sable Knight was born.
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