The Insecure Writer’s Support Group and Exploring Other Genres

It’s time for another edition of The Insecure Writer’s Support Group, founded by Ninja Captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh.


The question for today: Is there a genre you haven't tried writing in yet that you really want to try? If so, do you plan on trying it?

I’ve written non-fiction instructional, non-fiction inspirational, paranormal romance, and new adult.

While I can’t think of another fiction genre I’d want to tackle, I might be interested in a cookbook. Specifically charcuterie boards! (Are you surprised?) I think the biggest challenge with that would be creating the boards and taking professional photos of each one. My photos are fine for snapshots, but I’d have to redo each board and set it up with my lights and big camera. Lots of work.

(Good time to show off one of my latest.)

A language book also is a possibility. Estoy aprendiendo español. (I am learning Spanish.) And in going through dozens upon dozens of simple Spanish books, the ones I really like have pictures. It would be fun to create an extensive book with pictures, the word in English and Spanish, and the pronunciation. (In fact, my Spanish instructor suggested it.) I’d just have to convince my artist husband to draw all the images. LOL!

And in case you missed it - I also posted about stoking creativity through other creative outlets at the IWSG site a couple weeks ago.

What genre would you try?

Recharging Creativity

I am posting at the IWSG site today!


When Creativity Ebbs – and How to Recharge It


Including a huge list of creative outlets to recharge you.


Hope to see you over there.

The Insecure Writers Support Group and Food

It’s time for another edition of The Insecure Writer’s Support Group, founded by Ninja Captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh.

The question for today: What were some books that impacted you as a child or young adult?

I read so many books as a child and teen! I could name one author and how her books inspired me to write, but due to the content of some of her books, I probably won’t ever read them again.

But I can name one very influential book – Watership Down.

It didn’t hurt that my cousins raised rabbits and that I also had a rabbit named Chaco. That drew me into the story, but it was the human aspect, rather the humanity, that impacted me. Such a moving story of survival!

Yes, I have seen all movie versions. (The first one with John Hurt voicing Hazel is still my favorite.)

But it set my imagination on fire. General Woundwort – almost Hitler-like in his control. His warren had such a 1984 feel. Everyone equal – everyone oppressed. Made me realize the dangers of government control. The freedom to earn our own paths – that really stuck with me.

Now, if only I could write something so impactful!

Guess I’ll just stick to gardens (sans rabbits) and charcuterie boards.

What book impacted you?

The Insecure Writers Support Group and Food Speciality

It’s time for another edition of The Insecure Writer’s Support Group, founded by Ninja Captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh.


The question for today: Some common fears writers share are rejection, failure, success, and lack of talent or ability. What are your greatest fears as a writer? How do you manage them?

I think my concerns have to do with my past, earlier efforts. I worry that my first efforts, written about 20 years ago, don’t measure up and those who have read them won’t read my most recent efforts.

Paranormal romance is very popular, but my In Darkness books have not found a large audience. Four separate eBooks or one print/eBook – readers have options. Are they not selling because my previous fiction wasn’t as good?

Or is it another reason? Are the stories too clean? Do paranormal romance readers only want R and X rated material?

Either way, it’s both frustrating and not a moral booster.

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In food board news…

 

And my garden! Growing so well.

What are your fears?

Do you have a garden?