FAQs...
How many books have you written? What is next for you?
So far, Shadows of Past Memories (book one in the Foxfire Chronicles), Clara Claus, Lyrics of the Heart, and my short story, Divide, are the books (novellas, shorts) I have written that have been released. But you can bet that there's more where that came from!
Next, I'm working on the rest of the Foxfire Chronicles, my first Adult novel (and Fantasy), The Ending, as well as a few surprises that I can't tell you about yet.
How many books are in the Foxfire Chronicles, and when will they be released?
SOPM (Shadows of Past Memories) is available now (check the Foxfire Chronicles page for your copy). As far as the other books in the series, so far there are three, but the number isn't definite yet. And there are no set dates of release (though when there are, you'll find them here first!).
Are you still writing a sequel to Clara Claus?
I have finally decided that, yes, I am writing the sequel to Clara Claus! It was delayed for a little while, but now it is official. In fact, Clara Claus is part of a series! Please visit the Snowflake Triplet page for more info.
Will you be writing up discussion questions for Shadows of Past Memories and Clara Claus so I can read them with my book club?
Yes. Discussion questions for Clara Claus are available now (check the Snowflake Triplet page), and questions for Shadows of Past Memories will be available soon, both posted here on my website in PDF format.
I long to be an author like you. What tips can you give me?
Write. Write a lot. Never stop writing (honestly, it's like breathing!). And finish what you start, because finishing something is most of the battle, and a lot of writers never finish their projects, and then never get their words read because of it. Perseverance is the key!
Will you read my book? It's not published, but I have a manuscript, and I'd like your input.
Sorry, but I cannot. There are plenty of great websites that offer advice, though, and you can always find a local critique group, online critique group, or maybe take a writing course. For starters and ideas, check out National Novel Writing Month (NANOWRIMO).
What do you think of fanfiction?
I think fanfiction is a great way for anyone to get started writing. As long as the original author is given credit, and their work isn't being plagiarized (being copied word for word, or almost word for word), then I think it's a great creative outlet. Fanfiction made me become serious about writing!
Write. Write a lot. Never stop writing (honestly, it's like breathing!). And finish what you start, because finishing something is most of the battle, and a lot of writers never finish their projects, and then never get their words read because of it. Perseverance is the key!
Will you read my book? It's not published, but I have a manuscript, and I'd like your input.
Sorry, but I cannot. There are plenty of great websites that offer advice, though, and you can always find a local critique group, online critique group, or maybe take a writing course. For starters and ideas, check out National Novel Writing Month (NANOWRIMO).
What do you think of fanfiction?
I think fanfiction is a great way for anyone to get started writing. As long as the original author is given credit, and their work isn't being plagiarized (being copied word for word, or almost word for word), then I think it's a great creative outlet. Fanfiction made me become serious about writing!
Text © Alexandra Lanc, 2010, 2011
