Creative Writer, Editor, Copywriter
When a cozy mystery offers up humor, fun characters, and a protagonist that flaunts her attitude as much as she does her heels and handbags, I can’t really resist the urge to become a book-reading sleuth as I read along.
Daralyse Lyons – author, speaker, actress, and yogi.
As a creative, Lyons has many talents and many interests that keep her imagination ignited and her ideas fresh. However, she is first and foremost a writer.
K.J. Backer: “Ultimately, you just have to write [your book]. Don’t get hung up on a lot of worries and steps that will come later. The first step is literally writing the words.”
…whether you’re publishing traditionally or self publishing, rejection is often part of the gig. There is no guaranteed pathway to success as a writer, and “success” varies depending on how you personally define it.
AMA: Indie authors can have it rough. But, what do you enjoy most about independent publishing?
JW: In these few areas, self-publishing is a bit easier, but I prefer traditionally published…