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My Novels. My Research. (Vancouver Bound: Boots on the Ground)

by @AnnieDaylon I am a multigenre author, born in Newfoundland, living in British Columbia. My novels are reflective of my bi-coastal experience in that they are set on the opposite ends of Canada:...

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Vancouver Visit: Things Are Not Always What They Seem

by @AnnieDaylon Things are not always what they seem…   Are you writing present-day fiction in a real setting? Are you wondering if you should visit that setting?  In my last post, My Novels. My...

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On Self-Editing: A Cautionary Tale

by Annie Daylon Mistakes, I’ve made a few… Are the few worth mentioning? Yes, if mentioning reinforces the lesson and helps other writers.  Recently, one of my novels was launched into the world with...

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How I Got My Indie Novel into the Library System

by @Annie Daylon   I had no idea that indie authors could apply to have books purchased by libraries. When the illustrator of my picture book mentioned it, I delved into research. When Stephanie...

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Creating the Cover: “At the Heart of the Missing”

by @AnnieDaylon In the indie world, the creation of striking cover for a novel starts with the vision of the author. As At the Heart of the Missing moved through stages of growth (which included two...

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Big News! Shortlisted for the Whistler Independent Book Awards

by @AnnieDaylon I am thrilled to announce that Of Sea and Seed, The Kerrigan Chronicles, Book I has been nominated for the 2017 Whistler Independent Book Award.   I entered this contest because I love...

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My Personal Literary Canon

by @AnnieDaylon The term “literary canon” refers to a collection of works considered representative of a period or genre. Having studied English Literature (Renaissance, 19th century, Canadian Lit.,...

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Creating the Cover: “Of Sea and Seed”

by @AnnieDaylon When I finished writing Of Sea and Seed, The Kerrigan Chronicles, Book I, I realized that it was not only the ocean that connected all the main characters, it was also a small boat. I...

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When in Doubt, Ask the Universe…

by @AnnieDaylon This year I debated whether or not to continue with writing. What was weighing on me was a commitment I’d made: a trilogy. Could I finish it? After I published Book I of The Kerrigan...

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Storyboarding with the W Method

by @AnnieDaylon Curious about how authors create their novels? Some write freely, discovering the story as they go along. I do that, to a point. Then, with basic plot, key characters, and some scenes...

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