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Michael W. Sherer

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Mike is a member of and frequent judge for International Thriller Writers and Mystery Writers of America and the author of "Mistaken Identity" and "Stolen Identity," four books in the Seattle-based Blake Sanders series, including "Night Strike" and "Night Blind," which was nominated for an ITW Thriller Award in 2013. His other books include the award-winning Emerson Ward mystery series, the stand-alone suspense novel, 'Island Life," and the Tess Barrett new/young adult thriller series, currently in development for television.

Mike and his family now reside in the Seattle area. Please visit him at www.michaelwsherer.com or you can find him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thrillerauthor and on Twitter at @MysteryNovelist.


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Michael W. Sherer The hours. Seriously, writing allows me to be my own boss, and create a product for others that's solely of my own making. I take a lot of pride in th…moreThe hours. Seriously, writing allows me to be my own boss, and create a product for others that's solely of my own making. I take a lot of pride in that.(less)
Michael W. Sherer First, prepare yourself for rejection. Writers face a difficult climb to success. In fact, the US Census Bureau of Labor Statistics once ranked writer…moreFirst, prepare yourself for rejection. Writers face a difficult climb to success. In fact, the US Census Bureau of Labor Statistics once ranked writers only one step above migrant farm workers on a list of professions ranked by income, at the very bottom. So, don't expect instant discovery and fame. It does happen, but infrequently.
Recognize that rejection isn't personal. Writing is subjective, and what one editor doesn't care for another may love. And it's the work that they're reacting to, not the writer. The most successful writers typically are those who persevered, who kept writing and knocking on doors until they found acceptance.
Even in today's world, when self-publishing is an easy option, success can be difficult because of competition and the sheer clutter and noise in the marketplace. An author friend once said, for example, that selling a book on social media is like standing up at a game in Dodgers Stadium (pre-COVID, of course) and yelling, "Buy my book!"
If you have confidence in your work, however, keep at it.
Second, while some writers have a natural talent (just as some athletes are gifted with natural grace), most consider writing a craft. Like any other craft, from carpentry to football, writing takes practice. The more you practice, the better you'll become, theoretically. Study other writers' work, what makes it good. Read how-to articles or take writing classes. But most of all, write.
I subscribe to the A.I.C. school of writing--Ass In Chair. You can't' b e a writer unless you sit down and do it. (less)
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Five Reasons To Hate Year-End Best-Of Lists

With two weeks to go until the calendar tells us one year has ended and another begins, the “year’s best” lists proliferate like fungus after a hard rain. Though we seemed hard-wired to judge and pigeon-hole others, to rank things in orderly fashion so we can easily choose what or whom we associate with, here are five reasons they’re meaningless, especially when it comes to books.

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“I blinked, and clamped my jaw shut to keep from answering, fishing through a school of thoughts like a greedy shark, watching them all dart just out of reach before I could sink my teeth into one.”
Michael W Sherer

“She deflected direct questions with the skill of a fencing champ, with little parries that left us still engaged but pointed a few degrees off center.”
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“Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.”
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message 9: by James

James Moushon Hi.

I’d like to introduce myself. Besides being the author of the Jonathon Stones Mystery Series, I am a strong Author's Advocate. I write articles highlighting other authors books. Also, I do author interviews and post them on my blogs. Thanks for friending me. Here’s my latest article.

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Over 30 Outstanding Authors Share Their Experiences.

All authors can learn something from this study.

As they say “This is great stuff. As authors try to gain traction in today’s marketplace. The secret besides writing good books is to find readers and establish relationships.”

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Michael Sherer Zoë wrote: "Hi Michael. Thanks for Friending me. Nice to catch up with you here!"

Likewise.


message 7: by Zoë

Zoë Sharp Hi Michael. Thanks for Friending me. Nice to catch up with you here!


Michael Sherer Peg wrote: "Thanks for your Goodreads friendship, Michael."

My pleasure. Happy reading!


message 5: by Peg

Peg Brantley Thanks for your Goodreads friendship, Michael.


message 4: by Kris

Kris Neri Thanks for adding this mystery & paranormal author. Much luck with your writing.

Kris

Kris Neri
Magical Alienation: A Samantha Brennan and Annabelle Haggerty Magical Mystery


message 3: by Mark

Mark Bouton Hi, Michael. You have an interesting background. Good luck with your writing.


message 2: by Beth

Beth Hi Michael,
Thanks for befriending this fellow mystery author here as well as elsewhere!


message 1: by Lynda

Lynda Hi, Michael! I, too, have worked at any number of jobs. I consider it all fodder for my novels. It looks like you're a mystery/thriller fan. If you ever want to read outside your favorite genre (and especially if you like dogs), I recently finished reading THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN by Garth Stein. It was excellent. Enjoy!


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