Ask the Author: Kelly Blanchard
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Kelly Blanchard
Why do I have a European accent when I was born and raised in Texas and the rest of my family does not have such an accent?
Kelly Blanchard
I’d visit my own fictional world of Talgoth. I’d love to chat with Lorrek, Vixen, and Anelm, and it would be cool to see the World Orbs!
Kelly Blanchard
For adults, mainly due to the themes that are covered and discussed. In the Chronicles of Lorrek, there is no sex and nudity. In the Hand of Sorrow series, there are some, but it’s only briefly.
Kelly Blanchard
My advice for aspiring writers is simple. Accept the fact that the first novel you write *might not* be the one you actually publish first. You might never publish that first novel, and that's okay. The important thing is that you write, and the more you write, the more you come to understand, comprehend and master the craft of writing until you are confident enough to publish.
Kelly Blanchard
Inspiration comes from everywhere and hits me at any time of the day. There is no secret formula, no rhyme or reason. It just hits, and then it won't let go, but one shouldn't rely on mere inspiration in order to write. It's unpredictable, and it may or may not hit. The important thing to have is the determination to write even when you're not inspired.
Kelly Blanchard
When I have writer's block, I'll step back and take a brief break in order to look back at it with new eyes. I also have a friend or two I can brainstorm with, and this helps me work out the issues of the story. Mainly though, I try to keep writing.
Kelly Blanchard
The best thing about being a writer is being able research all *sorts* of things without being considered insane. The explanation, "I'm a writer," is always a reasonable one.
Kelly Blanchard
Currently I'm working on the third book of the Chronicles of Lorrek.
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