Ask the Author: Shelley Kassian
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Shelley Kassian
Jamie and Claire from Outlander come to mind, and maybe this is because of the TV series, which is topical at the moment. I LOVE the idea of time-traveling from a modern period to a historic period. I think Diana Gabaldon crafted the conflict of a modern heroine with a sexy highlander well. I can't wait for season three. I own all of the books in the series and I think I'll read them again.
Shelley Kassian
The straightforward answer is that I love writing. I am passionate about creating stories, which hopefully readers will enjoy. I appreciate that I'm pursuing a job where every word not only defines my craft but also creates possibilities for something new.
Shelley Kassian
As the president of the Calgary chapter of RWA, I'd suggest joining a writing group for mentorship and support. It's a lonely occupation sitting at your computer, day after day, writing. It's fantastic to have the friendship and community of other writers/colleagues, who understand the isolation and loneliness an aspiring writer may feel. All this being said, the most important advice for a writer is TO WRITE. No stories will emerge without fingers at the keyboard.
Shelley Kassian
In developing the story threads for the Odin Saga and the first book, The Scarlett Mark, I have felt that a mystery greater than myself has inspired this series. I have psychic tendencies; characters and plot have come to me through visions, dreams, and my own vivid imagination. My life experiences also impact the actions of my characters.
Shelley Kassian
I am writing book two of the Odin Saga. I'm not giving anything away by revealing that Queen Mother Cynara will have a dominant presence in this book.
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