Ask the Author: Julie Bates
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Julie Bates
Believe in yourself and keep writing. You have to believe in yourself first before anyone else will.
Julie Bates
No one knows who my maternal grandmother's father was. It's a deep family secret no one talks about. I would love to know the truth.
Julie Bates
I work on something else for a bit, such as a short story. Sometimes my brain just needs a rest.
Julie Bates
Being able to take my wild imagination to create things others can enjoy and relate to.
Julie Bates
Inspiration is everywhere. I draw on actual historical events, journals, letters and my own hyperactive imagination. I keep a small notebook by my bed to jot down dreams that could germinate into a story.
I find it useful to look at an event and think “what if ___ happened?” That can lead to an interesting story.
I find it useful to look at an event and think “what if ___ happened?” That can lead to an interesting story.
Julie Bates
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Julie Bates
I read a lot, especially in the summer when I’m off from the classroom. I’m working on re-reading some classics and reading authors from different backgrounds. I’m almost done with Gigi Pandion’s Accidental Alchemist series. I am a huge fan of CS Harris’ Sebastian St Cyr and am re-reading those. I am also reading Rys Bowen’s Her Royal Spyness series. I’ve started Kellye Garrett’s Hollywood Homicide and I also love Patricia Briggs Mercy Thompson series. This is on top of the number of historical works I read to help give life to the series I’m writing.
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