Writers Tell All – Blog Hop

I have an extra post this week because I’m doing a blog hop called, “Writers Tell All.”

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Question 1: What are you working on?

Releasing my debut novel, The 228 Legacy, on August 1st

Polishing a cozy mystery featuring an Asian-American sleuth investigating a senior home

Editing a previously shelved manuscript

Question 2: How does your writing process work?

I look around for inspiration in my daily life. When an image, a phrase, or a theme sticks, I’ll expand on it.

I do a general outline and conduct my research. Then I’ll write it out, often using more detailed chapter outlines. Afterwards, I revise for several rounds.

My story gets feedback from my critique group, and I’ll change things based on their responses.

I’ll read it again, looking for flow issues. I also line-edit it.

Then I send off my polished manuscript and hope for the best.

Question 3: Who are the authors you most admire?

Amy Tan – She really brought Asian-American fiction to the public eye.
Lisa See – I admire her ability to conduct extensive research and weave in historical facts into a compelling plot.
Kazuo Ishiguro -His versatility is amazing, and I love how his books are a commentary about the world around us.

Now it’s my turn to tag 3 people. Please check out their blogs. Who knows what you’ll find when writers tell all?

1.Mona AlvaradoFrazier
2.Carol Early Cooney
3.Gerry Wilson

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Comments

  1. Thanks for the tag, Jennifer! I needed a kick in the pants and will post. I enjoyed reading about what you’re doing. And congrats on the book release! That’s amazing.

  2. Thanks, Gerry! I’m interested in knowing what you’re working on now.

  3. How exciting, your book releases soon. Congratulations and keep us posted.

    I like the idea of finding out about the writing process from writers in different stages.

  4. Thanks, Jennifer, for playing along! I enjoyed learning your writing process and what you’ve been up to. Congrats on your upcoming novel! And I wish you well on your other W.I.P. sounds intriguing!

  5. Thanks for dropping, guys! It’s so fun to learn what people are doing.

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