Ask the Author: Dyane Forde
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Dyane Forde
Many of my characters and place names are variants of Biblical names. Jeru, Seylem (from Wolf's Bane), Marathana, are some examples. Other names I created while looking for ones that matched a cultural group (the Rovers, who are based off Vikings, have names that are related to Scandinavian names). And I admit, sometimes I just like to take regular names and twist them because they look cool: Seylem rather than Salem, is an example. In book 2 (Wolf's Bane) I develop a culture based on Japan and the names are inspired by that culture. Thanks for asking!
Dyane Forde
You just have to push through. Recently, I had a collaborative writing session with a friend to try to get going again, and things got really silly. But we had so much fun; it was great not worrying about things being perfect. That activity seemed to break down a wall and I feel refreshed and excited to write.
Dyane Forde
Be patient and don't rush to publish. Sometimes it takes time--a lot of time--away from the story in order be able to get it just right.
And learn to like editing. :)
And learn to like editing. :)
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Jul 15, 2018 11:30AM · flag