Ask the Author: M.C. Foster
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M.C. Foster
Getting ideas is the easy part! However, if I'm stuck, listening to music often helps. I've got some good playlists of trailer music and epic-core that do the trick.
M.C. Foster
I'm tempted to give a reply regarding politics and current events...
M.C. Foster
A silver bracelet that belonged to my grandmother vanished many years ago. I'm sure that it didn't get stolen and it didn't reappear behind the furniture when we moved house, so I have no idea how it disappeared or where it went to. The bracelet in question was the inspiration for some of the items worn by my main characters - perhaps this bracelet could have other uncanny abilities?
M.C. Foster
I'd like to go to Robin D Owens' Lladrana and learn to ride one of the volarans.
M.C. Foster
I can think of two main sources of inspiration for The Island of Labyrinths: the old Renaissance legend of Dr Faustus, plus childhood memories of going to Kapiti Island.
M.C. Foster
I've just discovered Kerrelyn Sparks' The Embraced series, so I'd like to read more of them.
M.C. Foster
Just have a go and stick at it! Read widely to pick up facts and practice observing what's around you to improve your ability to describe well.
You also don't have to take a year off from work or anything like that - even if you can just grab 15 minutes a day, that's something! Build the writing habit and stick to it. And don't be afraid to rewrite, chuck out bits and revise.
You also don't have to take a year off from work or anything like that - even if you can just grab 15 minutes a day, that's something! Build the writing habit and stick to it. And don't be afraid to rewrite, chuck out bits and revise.
M.C. Foster
The next one in the Stones of the Kingdom series after Falcon Pass - it's called Moonlady Falls - is nearly ready to submit to Kindle Direct. There's quite a few others in the series in the pipeline in various stages of the editing process.
M.C. Foster
Revising and editing previous chapters seems to get the creative juices flowing. Plus I usually spend a lot of time daydreaming about the plot!
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