Ask the Author: E.V. Sparrow

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E.V. Sparrow Scraping sounds echoed around the cave, as Hayley studied the white sticks crunching beneath her feet, lit with fading light.
“You found our secret dwelling place with perfect timing,” rumbled an unfamiliar voice. “We’re hungry.”
(Two sentences was too difficult for me. This is the only horror article I've written).
E.V. Sparrow Daily inspiration begins with my morning cups of coffee to awaken my brain. Next is opening my window blinds to let the restorative green light of Sparrow Woods flow into my office, and the last step is reading Scripture to set my attitude right with what might approach me on the day's pathway.
E.V. Sparrow I'm asking folks for suggestions. Finished reading The Sound of Light, and am currently reading A Journey for Hope. What's your recent favorite?
E.V. Sparrow To J.R.R. Tolkien's world of Middle Earth. I'd be a wood elf. Do all the elvish things, and be a healer. And a warrior. I'd wear an invisibility cloak. If you're going to be in that world, that's the best of it.
E.V. Sparrow Using my imagination in a purposeful and hopefully, impactful way.
E.V. Sparrow The book cover for my novella. It's an introduction for readers about my main character who is in my debut novel. Historical romance, 1868-1878, set in Minnesota. I'll self publish this before my publisher releases my novel on December 5, 2023.
E.V. Sparrow Equip yourself through writer's organizations, training, and persist daily in any writing task. You're on a marathon!
E.V. Sparrow I covered a few of those in my short stories, and now in my debut novel. :)
E.V. Sparrow Images are what shatters writer's block for me. Pinterest, my photo albums, and memories.
E.V. Sparrow My critique group enjoyed the fictionalized short story my grandfather told me and said I found my voice. I have many of his photos and documents from 1890 to current times, and used them for inspiration.

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