Ten Secrets Readers Don’t Know About Authors

Ever wonder what’s going on in an author’s mind? Here’s a sneak peek into my world:

1. Reading is the act of immersing yourself in an author’s imagination. There are secrets hiding between the lines and paragraphs of every page. You only need to pay attention to spot them.
2. You can decipher an author’s personal likes and dislikes by the characters, settings, moods, and even foods that are served up in the narrative.
3. There’s always a “seed of truth” in every story. It may not reflect the author’s life, but the idea for the story came from somewhere. So the next time you’re gossiping with a friend who is an author, remember, your story might wind up in their next novel.
4. Authors struggle with first drafts. Often, first drafts are really fourth, fifth, or even tenth drafts. We just call them first drafts for simplicity’s sake.
5. The act of writing a novel is an act of courage. Authors don’t always know the middle or even the end of a story. Outlines are sometimes created as the story unfolds.
6. Most authors are afraid to read reviews. But reviews are critically important to the success of any book. So if you enjoy a novel, take the time to leave a review on Amazon, Goodreads, or Bookbub. You’ll make the author very happy.
7. Authors hate to let readers down. A series is just an author’s way of keeping the characters you love alive.
8. The consumption of massive quantities of snacks accompanies the writing of any good novel. Anything will do. Sweet or salty. Even leftovers. That’s why most writers choose not to work at the kitchen table. It’s too close to the refrigerator.
9. Animals play an important role in an author’s life. They never talk back or offer criticism. Their loving glances confirm the writer’s new project is brilliant.
10. Authors are like moles. They prefer to hide in dark places, popping up to catch the sunlight only when they must. Most are terribly shy, and since they work alone, may need to be reminded from time to time to smile. But on the whole, they are lovely people.

Now, A Little Something Extra!

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