Ask the Author: Sheila Callaham
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Sheila Callaham
I think the biggest mystery in my life which could become a plot for a book would be how it all ends! And, as my family is sorting through my personal items, what one thing will they find that surprises them most? The item that makes them think, "Wow.... I had no idea!"
Sheila Callaham
Hi Grady,
When I first started blogging, it felt like a burden, and I only did it once a month. Over time, I began to feel more comfortable with it and before I knew it, I was blogging every week. I wrote a blog post about how to make blogging easy and fun, maybe it will help you. Check it out here: https://www.sheilacallaham.com/?s=blog
As for connecting to Goodreads, I have to search the HELP category for everything on this site as I don't find it particularly user friendly. (Sorry Goodreads, just my truth!)
Cheers,
Sheila
When I first started blogging, it felt like a burden, and I only did it once a month. Over time, I began to feel more comfortable with it and before I knew it, I was blogging every week. I wrote a blog post about how to make blogging easy and fun, maybe it will help you. Check it out here: https://www.sheilacallaham.com/?s=blog
As for connecting to Goodreads, I have to search the HELP category for everything on this site as I don't find it particularly user friendly. (Sorry Goodreads, just my truth!)
Cheers,
Sheila
Sheila Callaham
I think that writer's block is a sign of trying to hard, of looking outside of myself for what I think readers want to read. Whenever I feel stuck, I stop what I'm doing, take a long walk, and then turn inward for the right answer. If it doesn't come right away, I ask for the answer when I go to bed. Often I will wake up the next morning, excited to jump out of bed and write because I know exactly what to do! :-)
Sheila Callaham
I believe that anyone who has the desire to write a book should do so. I don't believe that the seed of a book would ever be planted in your heart if it wasn't meant to be written!
I often coach would-be writers to becoming published authors. I'm in the process of revamping my "Write Your Book" series, so keep a look out on my website for my new and improved offering in early 2016!
https://www.sheilacallaham.com
I often coach would-be writers to becoming published authors. I'm in the process of revamping my "Write Your Book" series, so keep a look out on my website for my new and improved offering in early 2016!
https://www.sheilacallaham.com
Sheila Callaham
I have lots of ways to feel inspired to write, including a long walk in the woods or listening to music. I've actually blogged about how to become inspired to write. Here's one article you may find helpful!
https://www.sheilacallaham.com/?s=cre...
https://www.sheilacallaham.com/?s=cre...
Sheila Callaham
I spent all of 2013 writing the Wells Worthy Adventure Series and have spent all of this year (as of Sept 2014) working with my editor, cover designer, and programmer to get the trilogy published!
The second in the series, "The Hidden City" is available for pre-order on Amazon with release at the end of the month. The last book in the series, "The Buried Pyramid" will become available for preorder/release in October with a compilation series available (and print copies) late November.
On the self-empowerment front, the first book in my series "The Power of Living Joyfully: Your Guide to Setting and Achieving Goals that Enrich Your Life" will be available in December.
Whew!
In January I start my new writing project -- another work of crime fiction with Police Chief Carl Johnson, my popular main man from "Truth Runs Deep."
I hate to spoil anything, but someone is going to die...
Yes, that's me. I go from YA adventure, to self-empowerment, to crime. Keeps me from getting bored!
Thanks for reading and have an amazing day. Don't forget to make time for a good book. :-)
The second in the series, "The Hidden City" is available for pre-order on Amazon with release at the end of the month. The last book in the series, "The Buried Pyramid" will become available for preorder/release in October with a compilation series available (and print copies) late November.
On the self-empowerment front, the first book in my series "The Power of Living Joyfully: Your Guide to Setting and Achieving Goals that Enrich Your Life" will be available in December.
Whew!
In January I start my new writing project -- another work of crime fiction with Police Chief Carl Johnson, my popular main man from "Truth Runs Deep."
I hate to spoil anything, but someone is going to die...
Yes, that's me. I go from YA adventure, to self-empowerment, to crime. Keeps me from getting bored!
Thanks for reading and have an amazing day. Don't forget to make time for a good book. :-)
Sheila Callaham
For me the best thing about being a writer is having an outlet for all the stuff going on in my head! I have so many story ideas in my head and they just bounce around all over the place. I find that when I sit down to write, whether for my blog or working on a book, it settles my mind. Perhaps it's the amount of focus required to write -- I'm not sure, I just know that writing makes me feel better!
Sheila Callaham
I got the idea for "The Desert Sands" two summers ago my then 10 year old son and I were working on his writing skills. We were discussing his favorite books and characters. When I asked him what his character would be like if he were to write a book, he described Wells Worthy. Not surprisingly, they even look similar! We had so much fun working on the project, I asked if it would be okay for me to take his character and plot (a treasure hunt) and turning it into a real book. He was delighted with the idea and loves how it came to fruition.
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