Ask the Author: J.S. Devivre
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J.S. Devivre
I experienced writer's block once and it felt like it went on for an eternity. Actually, it lasted less than five minutes. For me, the best way to let words flow is to be quiet and listen.
J.S. Devivre
Seeing where the story takes you and letting the characters tell you who they are
J.S. Devivre
Let your light shine! It doesn't matter if people 'like' your work or if its popular. I like opera, yet very few people do. Does that mean its not as 'good' as country music or pop which are far more popular? Not to me. Same goes with writing. Someone somewhere sometime will love what you do. Van Gogh is proof that no matter how long it takes, someone will appreciate your work.
J.S. Devivre
What I 'should' be working on is a biography of a former teen idol, a mystery tea parlour game, and the second installment in my current 1920s mystery series. I'd also like to be working on my tan. Instead, I'm 'working on' getting prizes out to the lovely participants who joined me for my first mystery novel's online launch party. I'm also preparing for the weekend's in-person launch by working on game ideas in keeping with the book's theme.
J.S. Devivre
I think that most of us find inspiration nearly everywhere in everything. The issue isn't coming up with something to write about, but choosing between scads of ideas that thrill you
J.S. Devivre
I've been planning the current series since I owned a tearoom more than 15 years ago ... Clearly the kettle's been on a low flame
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