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Authors Speak Out - Selah Janel

Broke Characters

One of my favorite things about writing and reading books is the infinite amount of character personalities I get to explore. I love the possibility a person or creature can represent, so it’s disturbing to me to see the growing trend of protagonists who are likeable and not much else. I don’t know if this is a carryover from the young adult or some romance genres, or if people are plain afraid to branch out a little with their leading men and ladies. I don’t know if we’re reaching a stage where readers don’t respond well to flawed characters or if authors are afraid to distance readers, but I personally find it annoying.
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Author’s Speak Out - Piper Anderson

Woe is Me

One of the highest points of a writer’s, and if not a writer’s then definitely my life, is the day they go from aspiring author to…wait for it… Author. Finally sharing the stories of the characters who’ve bothered you while driving, nattered while you grocery shopped, pestered you during dinner and maybe even intruded when you were in the bathroom, is Read More »

Authors Speak Out - Maz Marik

The Absent by Maz MarikFading Away by Maz Marik

The bungalow was always filled with a welcoming aroma: a pleasant place to spend the evening. Grandma would be fretting about something in the kitchen, while Grandad watched the football or rugby in the cosy lounge. The smell of cooking lingered in the hallway, teasing and tempting, whetting the appetite before the feast finally arrived.
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