Ask the Author: Deborah Kulish
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Deborah Kulish
Hi Barbara,
Pinterest for Authors was helpful, but could have used a more organization. There is a Self Publishers Formula podcast #121 by the author that reiterates many of the points in the book. I plan to go through both the book and podcast and make a list of actionable items.
Have you read the book? What did you think?
Pinterest for Authors was helpful, but could have used a more organization. There is a Self Publishers Formula podcast #121 by the author that reiterates many of the points in the book. I plan to go through both the book and podcast and make a list of actionable items.
Have you read the book? What did you think?
Deborah Kulish
In English 101 at Mott Community College with Instructor, Mr. Hines. The instructor used previous students work as examples of how to write. One of the examples was from a young woman who had just been married and she wrote about the differences about how she used to spend her paycheck “on her back” versus how after the wedding she had to give it to her husband for things like electricity and taxes. I thought the story was so endearing that if it became I book I’d definitely read that. Well, I’ve not seen a book come out with that story line, so I decided I would write it myself. Also, getting married is life changing in so many ways. So, I continued the idea of having additional stories about the trials and tribulations of life after the wedding with three sequels. And, the quartet, Happily Ever After, began.
Deborah Kulish
Even though I have a business degree and wrote a great deal of business documents, I had a lot to learn when it came to creative writing. So, when I started “Moonlighting Bride” I was reading about how to write, reading other author’s books, and reading about anything I could related to becoming a published author. I read books from a variety of authors such as Stephen King, Dan Brown, Nora Roberts, and others. Talk about dog ear! I use the 1 inch sticky notes to mark pages where I think there is a good example that I might like to use. I underline instances of technical use such as split dialogue. I still refer to those books while I write.
Deborah Kulish
“Christmas Runaway” the second novel in the Happily After Series. This book is a lesson in sharing the holidays after you’re married.
Growing up, Jan Nichols always spent a traditional Christmas with family on her Grandparents’ farm.
So, when the newlywed loses a bet to her husband she expects to endure the worst—holidays with his family.
Determined to have her way, Jan needs to be creative and find her escape from his family’s cottage without anyone noticing she’s gone.
But on Christmas day, when she is stranded on a rural road in whiteout conditions, she fears the worst. All Jan can do is hope that her husband realizes she’s missing before it’s too late and come to her rescue.
Growing up, Jan Nichols always spent a traditional Christmas with family on her Grandparents’ farm.
So, when the newlywed loses a bet to her husband she expects to endure the worst—holidays with his family.
Determined to have her way, Jan needs to be creative and find her escape from his family’s cottage without anyone noticing she’s gone.
But on Christmas day, when she is stranded on a rural road in whiteout conditions, she fears the worst. All Jan can do is hope that her husband realizes she’s missing before it’s too late and come to her rescue.
Deborah Kulish
My advice for aspiring writers is to write your book, if only for yourself. You’ll never know if someone will buy until you publish it—right? When I look back at how much I’ve learned while writing my first novel, well, it amazes me. I’m having a much easier time writing my second novel and you will too. Don’t worry about what comes after it’s published, just get the book done.
Deborah Kulish
The excitement of seeing your own work published. I’m not a big time seller—yet! But, I continue to persevere and I enjoy the writing, the marketing, and the social media. Everyone has been wonderful in the social media sector. I’m very encouraged.
Deborah Kulish
I read novels. Seeing the flow of the words, how they’re arranged, the style, and so on is a great way to get my creative ideas flowing. I read other genres too, not just romantic comedy which is what I prefer to write.
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