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:...
View ArticleVancouver 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...
View ArticleOn 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleCreating 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...
View ArticleBig 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...
View ArticleMy 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.,...
View ArticleCreating 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...
View ArticleWhen 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...
View ArticleStoryboarding 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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