Bestselling Vampire Author, and Be the Reader

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In this episode 347, we take a dark detour with Smolder, the newest novel in the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series from number one New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton. We learn from David Weinberg about getting inside your reader’s head, and from Charlotte Lit on writer independence. And we have book recommendations and more.

Today’s Featured Authors

Laurell K. Hamilton Time Stamp: 3:43

In Smolder, Vampire hunter Anita Blake is no stranger to killing monsters. It’s part of her job as a Preternatural U.S. Marshal, after all. But even her experience isn’t enough to stop something that is bent on destroying everything—and everyone—she loves. There is more than just a murderer to catch: an ancient evil has arrived in St. Louis.

David Weinberg Time Stamp: 39:44

From David Weinberg’s blog post “Be the Reader,” we take the following tips:

  • There are plenty of great writers out there, but what the world always needs is more great stories.
  • Don’t restrict yourself to only writing what you know, but do enough research to write convincingly about what you don’t.
  • Pick topics that will attract your target audience, and ground the story in universal emotions.

2-Minute Tip: Time Stamp: 32:20

Don’t miss Charlotte Lit co-founder and executive director Paul Reali’s tip about writer independence from dependence.

Elevator Pitches:

Thank you to Pernille Hughes for sharing an elevator pitch.

Community Updates:

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Book Recommendations: Time Stamp: 51:35

         Hannah recommends: 

         Memorial by Bryan Washington

         Sarah recommends:

         Virtual You by Peter Coveny and Roger Highfield

         Landis recommends:

         Under Enemy Colors by Sean Thomas Russell

Mark West, Storied Charlotte Blog, recommends:

The Secret of FBI File 100-3-116 by Mark de Castrique

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