Tell us a little about your book. Infinite Sacrifice is a reincarnation fantasy about an old woman named Maya who is shocked to discover it’s not the heaven she imagined; in fact, a life of adventure begins the moment she dies. Zachariah, her faithful spirit guide, explains the rules of the dead: in order to regain complete awareness and reunite with loved ones all souls must review their previous lives. Maya plunges warily into her turbulent pasts as a sociopathic High Priest in ancient Egypt; an independent mother protecting a dangerous secret in glorious Sparta; an Irish boy kidnapped and enslaved by Vikings; and a doctor’s wife forced to make an ethical stand in plague-ridden England. What inspired you to write this book? The premise of reincarnation fascinates me since it may explain my attachment and captivation for certain countries or eras in time. I’m a lover of history and, short of having a time machine, this is one way I can experience these historic times. In addition, through the unique reincarnation fantasy genre, I can carry the same cast of characters over many time periods, evolving them drastically and pushing the normal character arch to its limits. What are you doing to market your book? I’ve decided to take a break from promoting in order to get more writing done. I’ve read some fantastic posts from authors who have made the first book in their series free for a prolonged time in hopes of broadening their readership and hooking them on their series. How have sales been? Where have you had the most success? Sales have been slow but steady. Honestly, I didn’t spend too much time (or money) on marketing since I worked on releasing the second book a few months after the first. I’ve heard from many authors that the best thing for sales is more books, and that is what I’m focusing on. This is my second job so I can play this race slow and steady.
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So far, Infinite Sacrifice has been well received. I’m still bracing myself for my first 3-star or less review but I know that even the best novels receive them in good time. I’m hoping this extended free promotion will harvest more reviews. If you decide to pick up a free copy, please leave me a short review. I savor them! What was the biggest challenge you faced writing this book and how did you overcome it? I worried about releasing my book to the public and getting negative feedback for something I’ve put so much time in. Therefore, I decided to undertake a grueling workshop where amazing writers took my book apart! I fixed the things I could and came out with a much thicker skin. Now, I see criticisms in a helpful light. My reader’s feedback (positive and negative) will help me grow as a writer and I welcome them all! What are the future plans for you and this book? The Infinite Series is a quadrology. I’m hoping to get book 3 out in 2013. What is your next project? I wrote 2/3’s of the next book, Infinite Loss. Right now, I’m in the researching phase (so tedious!) for the last third, and procrastinating with a new YA novel. Have you published anything else? In February, I released book 2 of the Infinite Series, Infinite Devotion. Any advice for other writers/indie authors out there? Save up your money to get the best cover, editor, proofreader, and formatter you can afford. Your novel should be as professional as possible to gain the attention and reviews all your hard work deserves. Thank you for reading this interview! I hope you liked it and found it interesting. I am planning on making more interviews in the future, so let me know in the comment section below if you like these and want me to continue. Thank you one more time and see you soon in my next post! Tell us a little about your book. Imagine the cinematic masterpiece Vertigo re-told by its tragic heroine: Judy Barton may be the most-watched and least understood woman in movie history. Generations of viewers think Scottie Ferguson tells us all we need to know about her when he sputters ,”You were his girl!” at the film’s climax. But what if the woman we’ve come to sympathize with is neither Gavin Elster’s mistress, nor a willing accessory to murder? The Testament of Judith Barton tells Judy’s behind-the-scenes side of the story in her own voice. Like Wicked for The Wizard of Oz, it reveals the secret history of a classic film from a mysterious woman’s point of view. Vertigo, with its critical reputation and frequent re-releases, has delighted and disturbed generations of film fans; with its dizzying mix of movie, memoir, and murder, The Testament of Judith Barton will enthrall film and fiction fans alike. What inspired you to write this book? One night we were watching Vertigo again, when Robin paused the film to say, “I think Judy’s the most complex character here- her back story would have to be really interesting. What’s her motivation? Why would she participate in Elster’s plot?” Wendy replied, “A novelist could take care of that, create a biography that foreshadows and explains her behaviour-” By now we were staring at each other – we had to tell Judy’s story. What are you doing to market your book? We’re reaching out to movie bloggers and film academics, and people who know how to write essay, asking them to consider reading and reviewing the novel. What was the biggest challenge you faced writing this book and how did you overcome it? Writing it together! Wendy spews out the rough draft, Robin edits, and then we have to agree on all changes, down to a comma versus semicolon. It’s a testament to our relationship that we’re still married – though neither one of us is jumping at the chance to write another novel together, as it was a painful process. What are the future plans for you and this book? Wendy would like to see her other manuscripts published, and has outlines for a couple more novels of her own; together, we have ideas for a couple novels as well. What is your next project? We’re developing a time-shifting gothic novel about a photographer and a painter, but it’s still in development, as we say. Right now we’re plenty busy marketing Judith Barton. Have you published anything else? Wendy has four other manuscripts completed, which we’re considering releasing soon. • Unknown Among Men, a literary quest mystery set in Dublin and on board the Orient Express • An Heiress of But Small Fortune, a historical fiction set in England’s Pottery District • Looking Oppositely, a historical fiction set in Devon • A Failed Mansion, a tale of real estate corruption set in contemporary San Francisco Any advice for other writers/indie authors out there? Wendy: Quantity, not quality! Truly, so many people say they want to write a novel but never get a single sentence down. During the rough draft stage, just get out a lot of words! Which isn’t to say quality doesn’t matter – that’s where revision comes in. Robin: Never edit in your head. Word processing makes it dead easy to disappear those embarrassing early drafts. Just get something on the page – make it perfect later. |
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