Novelist Spotlight

• Episode 177: Novelist Spotlight #177: Detective novelist Libby Cudmore and her five tips for writing series characters

  In the spotlight is Libby Cudmore, Shamus and Black Orchid award winner and the author of the acclaimed novel The Big Rewind, as well as a novel titled Negative Girl. Her short stories have appeared in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine and Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, among other publications. She has also co-edited the Anthony-nominated anthology Lawyers, Guns & Money: Crime Fiction Inspired by The Music of Warren Zevon.  We discuss:  >> Creating characters >> The importance of the supporting cast >> Raymond Chandler >> Hot spots in Binghamton, N.Y. >> Music >> Fashion >> Movies >> Elliot Gould vs. Clive Owen >> Patrick Swayze vs. Jake Gyllenhaal >> Etc.  Learn more about Libby Cudmore here: www.libbycudmore.com  Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol. Check out his novels here: https://snip.ly/yz18no   Write to Mike Consol at [email protected] 

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• Episode 176: Novelist Spotlight #176: Bestseller Abigail Owen and her four tips for writing great beginnings

  In the spotlight is Abigail Owen, the #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling author of more than 30 books that range from YA epic romantasy to adult modern mythic romantasy to super-spicy adult paranormal romance. She is also the author of a Writer’s Digest article about how to get your novel off to a great start.  We discuss:  >> The writers’ and agents’ ocean cruise>> Focusing on small, achievable daily goals>> Writing with ADHD>> Her best marketing tip?>> The greatest compliment received from readers>> The emotional rewards of writing>> Why everyone should skydive at least once>> Etc. Learn more about Abigail Owen here: https://abigailowen.com  Read her great beginnings article here: https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/top-4-tips-for-writing-great-beginnings  Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol. Check out his novels here: https://snip.ly/yz18no  Write to Mike Consol at [email protected]   

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• Episode 175: Novelist Spotlight #175: Time traveler Amy Daughters writes to Facebook friends and books to the reading public

  In the spotlight is Amy Daughters, author of the books “Dear Dana” and “You Cannot Mess This Up.” She is also a keynote speaker and a “spreader of the hope.”>> Writing letters>> Facebook connections>> Her appearance on the Kelly Clarkson Show>> Comedic writing>> The Houston Astrodome>> The Texas panhandle>> Her time in England>> Writing for the Bleacher Report>> Etc.Learn more about Amy Daughters here: https://www.amydaughters.com Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol. Check out his novels here: https://snip.ly/yz18noWrite to Mike Consol at [email protected]  

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• Episode 174: Novelist Spotlight #174: Flash- and micro-fiction author Ran Walker on the nature of the craft

  In the spotlight is Ran Walker, short fiction proponent and the author of more than 35 books, ranging from novellas, short stories and flash fiction to micro-fiction and poetry. Walker worked in magazine publishing and practiced law in Mississippi before fully committing himself to fiction writing. He is also at work on various short movie projects, with an eye toward films around one minute in length. Walker is also an associate professor of English and creative writing at Hampton University and teaches with Writer’s Digest University.   We discuss:  >> Moving from novels to short fiction >> Flash fiction compared with micro-fiction >> Giving oneself the gift of time >> Growing up with books >> Micro-cinema >> Career turning points >> Lydia Davis >> Miles Davis >> Etc.  Learn more about Ran Walker here: https://www.ranwalker.com  Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol. Check out his novels here: https://snip.ly/yz18no        Write to Mike Consol at [email protected]  

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• Episode 173: Novelist Spotlight #173: Bestselling historical novelist Alyson Richman

  In the spotlight is Alyson Richman, a USA Today and international bestselling author of historical novels, including “The Velvet Hours,” “The Garden of Letters,” and “The Lost Wife,” which is in development as a motion picture. Alyson Richman is also an accomplished painter, and her novels combine her penchant for art, historical research and travel. Her novels have been published in 25 languages and have reached the bestseller lists both in the United States and abroad. We discuss:  >> Writing like one paints >> The writer’s code of honor >> Writing in a dreamy, gossamer state of mind >> Starting a novel with a question to be resolved >> Avoiding formulas and outlines >> Writing as though each novel is the last >> Her next novel >> Etc.  Learn more about Alyson Richman here: www.alysonrichman.com  Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol. Check out his novels here: https://snip.ly/yz18no      Write to Mike Consol at [email protected] 

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