 Have you ever wished that you could sit down with a veteran author and ask them the real story? This week we were fortunate enough to be at the table with Michael F. Haspil. In this interview, he pulls back the curtain and gives pivotal advice. This Q&A will help you on your writing journey!
Michael F. Haspil is a science fiction and fantasy author and an Air Force veteran. His novel from TOR, “Graveyard Shift”, an urban fantasy about an immortal pharaoh out to stop an ancient vampire conspiracy in modern-day Miami, was a finalist for the Colorado Book Award. His Warhammer 40,000 stories are currently available from Games Workshop’s Black Library and he wrote the lore for the Season VIII Battlepass for World of Tanks. Other short stories have made numerous anthology appearances including “Gunfight On Europa Station” and “No Game For Knights” from Baen. He also hosts the “Quantum Froth Dispatches” podcast which examines storytelling through pop-culture classics. He also collects and makes replica movie props. Part-time amateur Egyptologist, tabletop general, miniatures painter, antiquarian, and vampire hunter. Keep reading to get Michael's insider keys!  Have you ever wished that you could sit down with a successful author and ask the secrets to their success . . . and more? We did! In this post, Morgan Busse pulls back the curtain and tells you the things she's learned over the years. This interview is jammed-packed with insights on keeping your joy while writing, questioning your work, revision and self doubt.
Morgan L. Busse is a writer by day and a mother by night. She is the author of multiple series including The Ravenwood Saga, Skyworld, and The Nordic Wars. She is a three-time Christy Award finalist and winner of the Selah, Carol, and Realm Award for best in Christian speculative fiction. During her spare time, she enjoys playing games, taking long walks, and dreaming about her next novel. Keep reading to get Morgan's insider keys!  Have you ever wished that you could sit down with a successful author and ask the secrets to their success . . . and more? We did! In this post, Kathleen Y'Barbo pulls back the curtain and tells you the things she's learned over the years. This interview is jammed-packed with insights on having a long-term career, dealing with rejection, not taking the business side of writing personally, and growing as an author.
Publishers Weekly Bestselling author and tenth-generation Texan, Kathleen Y'Barbo is a multiple Carol Award and RITA nominee and bestselling author of more than one hundred books with over two million copies of her books in print in the US and abroad. Known for her spirited heroines, swoon-worthy romance, and plots that keep readers guessing, Kathleen spins stories where the past never stays buried for long. When she’s not writing mysteries with a vintage twist and sometimes a dash of romance, Kathleen enjoys chasing down new travel destinations with her hero in combat boots or sipping a Dr. Pepper Zero on a Southern porch, where she’s dreaming up the next unforgettable tale. Keep reading to get Kathleen's insider keys!  Have you ever wished that you could sit down with a successful author and ask the secrets to their success . . . and more? We did! In this post, Heather Day Gilbert pulls back the curtain and tells you some things that have transformed her writing, and how to overcome setbacks. She also gives invaluable advice about making business decisions in publishing. HEATHER DAY GILBERT, an RWA Daphne du Maurier Award-winning author and 2-time ECPA Christy Award finalist, enjoys writing contemporary mysteries with unpredictable twists, much like the Agatha Christie books she read growing up. Her novels feature small towns, family relationships, and women who aren't afraid to protect those they love. Keep reading to get Heather's insider keys!  Have you ever wished that you could sit down with a successful author and ask the secrets to their success . . . and more? We did! In this post, Laura Frantz pulls back the curtain and tells you what pitfalls to avoid, what she wishes she'd done earlier, and some things that transformed her writing. Laura Frantz is a Christy Award winner and the ECPA bestselling author of numerous historical novels. She's been writing stories since the age of seven. She is passionate about all things historical, particularly the 18th-century and her novels often incorporate Scottish themes that reflect her family heritage. She is a direct descendant of George Hume, Wedderburn Castle, Berwickshire, Scotland, who was exiled to the American colonies for his role in the Jacobite Rebellion of 1715, settled in Virginia, and is credited with teaching George Washington surveying in the years 1748-1750. Proud of her heritage, she is also a Daughter of the American Revolution. Though she will always consider Kentucky home, she and her husband live in Washington State. Her bestselling, award-winning novels have been translated into various languages. Keep reading to get Laura's insider keys! |
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