Ask an Author Time!

Happy Friday, everyone! For the first time in years, I'm participating in a live Author Question and Answer Panel!

The first time was at a Writer's Conference (LTUE) back in 2012. It was nerve-wracking but SO fun! I loved the camaraderie we developed though we met for the first time--and the audience! What wonderful support they showed us.

This time, we're holding it online! Guess what? You're invited! You can create a guest account and sign in and ask your undying questions to the authors! You'll hear us bumbling around as we answer but we'll have fun.

What have you always wanted to ask an author?

Masquerade Ball Bloghop: The Unmasking and Book Release Celebration!

BONG! BONG! And the clock strikes the 13th hour and it is time for the UnMasking! Welcome to the world, Masquerade: Oddly Suited!

                               

The Cog Prince

  Will a missing key free a clock-bound prince?

Falling in love, saving the day, and a masque—oh my! The clock strikes the thirteenth hour and Ivy is sucked into a masquerade ball of whirling dancers where the Cog Prince has summoned her. Mysterious darkness seeks their destruction and she alone holds the key. Will Ivy save his kingdom in time?

 Masquerade: Oddly Suited

An Insecure Writer’s Support Group Anthology

Find love at the ball...

Can a fake dating game show lead to love? Will a missing key free a clock-bound prince? Can a softball pitcher and a baseball catcher work together? Is there a vampire living in Paradise, Newfoundland? What’s more important—a virtual companion or a date to the ball?

Ten authors explore young love in all its facets, from heartbreak to budding passion. Featuring the talents of L.G. Keltner, Jennifer Lane, C.D. Gallant-King, Elizabeth Mueller, Angela Brown, Myles Christensen, Deborah Solice, Carrie-Anne Brownian, Anstice Brown, and Chelsea Marie Ballard.

Hand-picked by a panel of agents and authors, these ten tales will mystify and surprise even as they touch your heart. Don your mask and join the party…

Available April 30, 2019

$14.95 USA, 6x9 Trade paperback, 200 pages, Freedom Fox Press

Young Adult Fiction: Romance - General (YAF052000) / Paranormal (YAF052050) / Contemporary (YAF052020)

Print ISBN 9781939844644 eBook ISBN 9781939844651

Order through Ingram, Follett Library Resources, or publisher direct

$4.99 EBook available in all formats

“READ IT! There is something for everyone! Do you want Love? Got it! Do you want vampires? Got it! Do you want time travel? Go it!” - Jessica Renfro, book reviewer

“A diverse collection of m/f YA clean-reads romances to transport readers between the past, present, and future, from the sea bottom to the virtual clouds.” - J. Lenni Dorner, author

"Stories that will chill your heart, bring smiles to your lips, and keep you turning pages." - Beverly Stowe McClure, author

Founded by author Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writer’s Support Group offers support for writers and authors alike. It provides an online database; articles; monthly blog posting; Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram groups; #IWSGPit, and a newsletter.

www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com

Freedom Fox Press

A division of Dancing Lemur Press, L.L.C.

P.O. Box 383, Pikeville, NC 27863-0383

inquiries@dancinglemurpressllc.com

www.dancinglemurpress.com

Elizabeth Mueller

THE COG PRINCE

Falling in love, saving the day, and a masque—oh my! The clock strikes the thirteenth hour and Ivy is sucked into a masquerade ball of whirling dancers where the Cog Prince has summoned her. Mysterious darkness seeks their destruction and she alone holds the key. Will Ivy save their kingdom in time?

Author bio

Award-winning author Elizabeth Mueller lives in Texas with her husband, five lively children, five indoor kitties, a few outdoor kitties, seventeen chickens, and a horse named Hazel. While she enjoys homeschooling her kidlets, she thrives as a full-time writer of any genre that captures her heart. She loves to hear from her readers! Email her at elizabeth.mueller.author (a) gmail.com or follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or visit ElizabethMueller.com.

  

The Ball is still afoot, please follow links below for the unmasking!  

 L.G. Keltner https://lgkeltner.blogspot.com/

Jennifer Lane http://jenniferlanebooks.blogspot.com
Deborah Solice https://thefabulistdotblog.wordpress.com/
CD Gallant-King http://www.cdgallantking.ca/
Chelsea Marie Ballard https://www.facebook.com/masqueradeoddlysuited
Carrie-Anne Brownian http://carrieannebrownian.wordpress.com
Myles Christensen www.myleschristensen.com
Anstice Brown https://dustingthesoul.com
Angela Brown http://publishness.blogspot.com/

Day #5 Masquerade Ball Bloghop: A Night Out

Hello! So today I’m hosting one of the authors from Masquerade: Oddly Suited. I’m keeping my guest anonymous as this is the “masked” part of our Ball. Each author will “unmask” his or her own character on April 30th when our book releases. What a way to bring it in! Welcome to the Masquerade Ball blog hop!

So, about my author guest: “I started writing poetry and short stories in my early years of primary school and won my first writing competition when I was a gap-toothed seven-year-old. I used to have a pink and purple typewriter when I was a kid and I sorely wish I had a grown-up version now! I've recently celebrated my 10th 'blogversary'.”

Here’s a sneak peek teaser you will not find in the publication. Enjoy!

Show don't Tell #IWSG

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IWSG: a place where writers and friends share woes or hugs.

Welcome to mine!

Photo by Lacie Slezak @ Unsplash.com

Show, don't tell, they say. Less is more and more is less, they say. Well ... HA!

Sometimes I give longwinded explanations and confuse the masses. I reiterate it into what I think is simpler but still gain a following of mass confusion.

One of my writerly frustrations is teaching or leading. I can do fiction well. But when it comes to something else, it filters out differently from my brain to my mouth. The past few months I've spent hours creating marketing strategies for Masquerade: Oddly Suited and have shared my vision with the anthology authors.

I created some visuals and hope that my effort explains better in depth than jumbled words. My sister once asked me to explain something to her as though she is a 4th grader. I don't want to offend anyone by being too simple.

What are your strategies, techniques, when holding workshops or presentations at author events?


Guess what? Our book releases April 30th! Squeee! We are hosting many events that is building to the climax. We also have an $50 Amazon gift card giveaway:

About the Anthology

Title: Masquerade: Oddly SuitedRelease date: April 30th, 2019
Publisher: Dancing Lemur Press
Genres: Young Adult Fiction: Romance – General / Paranormal / Contemporary
Print ISBN: 9781939844644
EBook ISBN: 9781939844651

Find love at the ball...

Can a fake dating game show lead to love? Will a missing key free a clock-bound prince? Can a softball pitcher and a baseball catcher work together? Is there a vampire living in Paradise, Newfoundland? What’s more important—a virtual Traveler or a virtual date to the ball?
Ten authors explore young love in all its facets, from heartbreak to budding passion. Featuring the talents of L.G. Keltner, Jennifer Lane, C.D. Gallant-King, Elizabeth Mueller, Angela Brown, Myles Christensen, Deborah Solice, Carrie-Anne Brownian, Anstice Brown, and Chelsea Marie Ballard.
Hand-picked by a panel of agents and authors, these ten tales will mystify and surprise even as they touch your heart. 

Don your mask and join the party…

Good or Bad? The Perspective View #IWSG

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IWSG: a place where writers and friends share woes or hugs.

Welcome to mine!

Please forgive me for posting way past Wednesday! The month escaped me and I remembered too late!

The question of the month is: Whose perspective do you like to write from best, the hero (protagonist) or the villain (antagonist)? And why?

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I always write through the protagonist's viewpoint because I have an affinity toward good guys (and gals) compared to bad ones. It's just easy for me to put myself in the place of someone who strives to make right choices and overcome obstacles.

I have written one book through a young man's point of view who's turned into a demon on his 18th birthday. He doesn't really see himself as a villain until he recognizes the harm he's doing to others and is shocked at his behavior. He has internal struggles but doesn't know how to cope with his existence. Though he does have heroics, the characters view him as a villain! Haha

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Another story I wrote is through an assassin's viewpoint but he falls in love with his victim and goes against all odds to protect her and her son against his handler (he does slay a group of people at the beginning of the book).

I suppose it all depends on what my muse wants me to write! What about you? Do you prefer writing through the good guy's perspective, or the bad guy's?