Ask the Author: Diane Scott Lewis
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Diane Scott Lewis
I've always loved to tell stories, to imagine What If? Since most of my novels are set in the past, reading history books often inspires me.
Diane Scott Lewis
A historical mystery set in the 18th c. that revolves around the murder of a squire's wife. The prime suspects are the squire and The Apothecary's Widow who prepared the medications the sick woman was taking. Class differences collide along with prejudice, betrayal, lust, and a murderer no one will suspect.
Diane Scott Lewis
A famous writer once gave me this sage advice, hone your writing skills, and make your story the best it can be. Join critique groups, take writing classes, network with other writers-with the internet, it's so easy. And don't be afraid to publish in electronic format; you may wait forever for the Big Houses or an agent to discover your talents.
Diane Scott Lewis
I've always loved to spin stories, and now I get to create my own characters and build their worlds and relationships. Sometimes--though purists frown on it--I even rewrite history to suit my story.
I live in a fantasy, what's not to like!
I live in a fantasy, what's not to like!
Diane Scott Lewis
If I'm having difficulty with one book, I move on to another (I'm usually working on two at the same time). Otherwise, I'm in two critique groups and I'll take a break and critique one of my partners' chapters, that often inspires me to continue writing.
Thumbing through a research book will often help inspire me.
Thumbing through a research book will often help inspire me.
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