But in death, she discovers the afterlife is
nothing like she expected. Instead of peaceful oblivion or a joyful
reunion with her sister, Keely is trapped in a netherworld on Earth with only a
bounty-hunting reaper and a sarcastic demon to show her the ropes.
When the demon offers Keely her ultimate
temptation--revenge on her sister's killer--she must determine who she can
trust. Because, as Keely soon learns, the reaper and demon have been keeping
secrets and she fears the worst is true--that her every decision changes how,
and with whom, she spends eternity.
Sounds like it's going to be good right? It's my pleasure to have Michelle visit my blog and tell us more about herself, give tips about publishing, writing, and how she balances family time.
Ten Questions
1. When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
I think I was ten. At least, that’s when I started writing
short stories about school, magic, animals, and kingdoms complete with
dragons.
2. How long does it take you to write a book?
It really depends on the book. But, I also tend to obsess. I
work up character sheets, plots, do research. It can be anywhere from 4-9
months.
3. What do you think makes a great story?
I’d say it’s the characters and how I can relate to them and
their world and how interested I am about
the predicament they’re in.
4. What is your work schedule like when you're writing?
I live at the keyboard. I don’t have a set schedule,
although I admit that I could probably use one. It might help me write faster.
5. How do you balance family and writing?
Sad to say, I sometimes don’t. I think that’s the curse of a
lot of writers. There are days when I don’t seem to have a lot of time for
hubby and the dogs. I do try to make up for it between chapters, drafts, or
revisions.
6. How many books have you written? Which is your favorite?
I’ve written four. My favorite is usually the one I’m
working on at the time.
7. Are your characters based on anyone you know?
Never. Well, except one. There’s a character in The Book of
Lost Souls named Devlin. He’s the pet of a teen witch, a dog breed known as a
Beezlepup. Devlin is heavily based on my own dog, Ronan, aka The
Ronanator.
8. How hard is it to get published?
Hard, if you take it seriously and treat it like a business.
I wear a lot of hats: writer, accountant, marketer, geek, and pseudo employer
when it comes to hiring cover artists and editing services.
9. Do you have any
suggestions to help aspiring writers better themselves and their craft? If so,
what are they?
Write. A lot. Read books on writing. Always strive to
improve your craft. Surround yourself with good beta readers and crit partners.
Listen to them.
10. For an aspiring
writer what do you feel are certain do's and don’ts for getting their material
published?
Do: Be professional and courteous.
Do: Make sure your story is in the best shape it can be.
Don’t: Randomly query an agent or book reviewer. Find out
their likes, preferences, and requirements.
Don’t: Give up. Not if you’re truly passionate about
writing.
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Michelle Muto lives in northeast
Georgia with her husband and two dogs. She loves changes of season, dogs, and
all things geeky. Currently, she’s hard at work on her next book.
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Nice interview. Serious questions and answers and those dos and don't are really good. That book cover's really haunting, and I'm sure I'd enjoy the book.
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