Ask the Author: Holly Mayes
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Holly Mayes
The second book in the GEMS series is just a natural flow - it's a continuation from the story in book one.
My most recent published book is a romance novel, and that idea just sprouted up one day as a scene and it grew from there. I tend to daydream a lot when it's time to start a new story.
My most recent published book is a romance novel, and that idea just sprouted up one day as a scene and it grew from there. I tend to daydream a lot when it's time to start a new story.
Holly Mayes
I have a notebook I carry around with me and I type inspiration or story ideas into my notepad in my phone. I've been written things down on napkins, whatever I have near me.
Holly Mayes
I am currently working on the first draft of the second book in the GEMS series. Almost done! I would say it will be out by March, but I don't want to jinx myself.
Holly Mayes
If you want to be a writer, you just have to write. You only get better by perfecting your craft. Your craft is writing, so write!
Holly Mayes
I love bringing my characters to life and telling their stories. To me, they're real people. They just don't inhabit real bodies like ours. :)
Holly Mayes
That's a good one. If it's time to sit down and write, I write. That's the best answer I can give. I just keep typing and even if it's not pretty, I will keep going to meet my word count.
Sometimes, I know I need to finish a scene, but if there's a part I don't want to get into in the first draft, I will put the words "come back later", knowing I will need to come back later and finish it.
Sometimes, I know I need to finish a scene, but if there's a part I don't want to get into in the first draft, I will put the words "come back later", knowing I will need to come back later and finish it.
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