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Lydia Marhold

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Christian, Fantasy, Young Adult

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Lydia Marhold daydreams up, writes each book, and publishes them all from her home in Wisconsin. Each exciting story features an undercurrent that encourages the reader to recognize a greater scheme and seek a greater purpose beyond ones own intentions. Her books are featured primarily at Lulu.com.

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What's the most challenging part of you being an author so far? is it the writing side, the publishing, promotion, or reaching readers?

Lydia Marhold Finding an audience has definitely been the most difficult.
Writing is fun. It’s not much trouble other than the “writer’s block” that chops up now an…moreFinding an audience has definitely been the most difficult.
Writing is fun. It’s not much trouble other than the “writer’s block” that chops up now and then. I feel like it’s my true and foremost calling in life. Writing my stories makes me feel accomplished and gives me purpose.
Assuming funding the project is no issue, it’s really not all that hard to get published especially if the objective is to just get the book to print. There are self-publishing sites out there that make the process pretty smooth. I don’t know much about other methods of publishing, though. Traditional sounds like a pain unless you are well established as a writer with a solid reader base and following. But even then, it seems like there are a ton of publishers out there to give a try.
When it comes to actually distributing the completed book, I’ve struggled. Although, my experience thus far has only been with high school project books which were pretty roughly done.
I’m optimistic about this next book, though (currently titled “Rise of the Fallen”). Because I’m giving it the time and effort to become fully developed, I expect if I go through enough stages, when I decide it has finally reached its best version before going to publishing, it’ll be easier for me to feel passionate about getting it into the hands of readers who appreciate its content. I think part of it is just sincerely believing the book is worth the reader’s time and can pitch it well. If I, the writer, doubt the book is that good, how can I dream of selling it to someone else?
Of course, I’m aware there’s way more to marketing something than that. I know so little personally, but definitely learning and growing.(less)

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Lydia Marhold Listening to music can be a huge help, as it sparks creativity and gets me in the right head space. I have a wide range of genres I enjoy. What I deci…moreListening to music can be a huge help, as it sparks creativity and gets me in the right head space. I have a wide range of genres I enjoy. What I decide to listen to for a certain spot that I’m stuck at, depends on the mood, the characters involved, the setting, and other things.
Sometimes, just talking through a difficult spot works for me. I consult the greatest Author for guidance and spit ball any possible avenue to get the story moving from where it has stalled.(less)

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A Bucket List

1. Write 20 books.
2. Read 10,000 books.
3. Hang glide
4. Fly an ultralight aircraft.
5. Hike up a mountainside.
6. Establish a Godly sanctuary of a home for a family of my own for friends and the stranger who needs a cup of coffee or glass of lemonade.
7. Visit New Zealand.

To be continued...

How about you? Anything here in your bucket list?

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Circles of Seven (Dragons in Our Midst, #3)

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