Ask the Author: Katy Madison
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Katy Madison
Writing is a tough business and you need to develop a thick hide. Even when you succeed, there will be people who don't like your work and will let you know. You have to cultivate an inner sense of worth and know that the stories you want to share with the world are worthwhile. To me it all starts and ends with stories that move me. If I believe in the world and characters, then the rest falls away.
On the other hand, competition is a good thing. It forces you to hone your skill and become the best writer you can be. It took me several manuscripts before my writing was good enough to interest a publishing house. That is a normal part of the journey. I continue to strive to write better characters, better plots every day. It has never been easier to be a writer, but this is something I can't imagine doing if I didn't love creating stories. So I guess what I'm trying to say is focus on the story, and write the best one you can. Don't worry about what you can't control and strive to improve what you can--the writing itself.
On the other hand, competition is a good thing. It forces you to hone your skill and become the best writer you can be. It took me several manuscripts before my writing was good enough to interest a publishing house. That is a normal part of the journey. I continue to strive to write better characters, better plots every day. It has never been easier to be a writer, but this is something I can't imagine doing if I didn't love creating stories. So I guess what I'm trying to say is focus on the story, and write the best one you can. Don't worry about what you can't control and strive to improve what you can--the writing itself.
Katy Madison
They are 1) Something About Annabelle, which is nearly done and should be out soon. 2) Kiss Me, Corabelle; 3) Let Me Love You, Isabelle; and 4) Is Mirabelle's story. I don't have a title for her story yet.
I know I've done it backward releasing the last book first, but it doesn't really matter which order they are read. I wrote Susanah's story because I felt bad for her and wanted people to understand her behavior.
I know I've done it backward releasing the last book first, but it doesn't really matter which order they are read. I wrote Susanah's story because I felt bad for her and wanted people to understand her behavior.
Katy Madison
I don't know. When I wrote A Midnight Clear, it was supposed to be the lead in for a new series of Regency spy guys, but the publisher didn't want the brothers' stories. So they never got written, and I moved on. I would like some day to go back and write them, but I have a lot of other projects that I've committed to.
Katy Madison
I just released The Inspector's Scandalous Night, which is part of The Curse of the Coleraines Series. I believe it is live everywhere today. =)
Katy Madison
Revisions for Want Ad Wife for Harlequin Historicals, Copy Edits for Promised by Post for Harlequin Historicals and finishing the manuscript of The Inspector's Scandalous Night
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