Ask the Author: Margaret Gaffney
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Margaret Gaffney
She woke up in a sweat, having dreamed she failed her 8 am exam. Then, glancing at the clock, she saw it was noon.
Margaret Gaffney
I take a break and do something totally different.
Margaret Gaffney
So sorry I didn't see this-- I actually have a lot of trouble writing short stories. I just love to keep going. Try to avoid situations where you need a lot of exposition, i.e., they may not be the best place to introduce a new fictional world. Also, have a very clear goal in mind so you know when to end it.
Margaret Gaffney
The Harry Potter books (I've never read them :} ) and as many Georgette Heyer novels as I can get my hands on!
Margaret Gaffney
Getting to carry around entire worlds in my head.
Margaret Gaffney
Don't be afraid of rejection. Not everyone will like your work, but that doesn't mean it's not worth sharing!
Margaret Gaffney
I am working on the second and third books of my All the Queen's Men trilogy! They are in different stages, but I'm so excited for my readers to see where these characters go.
Margaret Gaffney
I listen to music, read, and watch really good movies! They get my brain working and wanting to tell its own stories.
Margaret Gaffney
I was watching a documentary with breathtaking visuals and I got an idea for a climactic scene in a book. The rest just started flowing out of me!
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Jan 01, 2025 01:09PM