On Today's Menu -- The Specials for the Upcoming Month
I've done some prioritizing over the last month away, as you well know. I've always loved my Piedmont Grille Friday's and hated to give them up. Now that I've gotten my groove back, I've decided to return this feature.
Because we're all on this writing journey together and we all write in different genres, I thought it would be fun to showcase various authors and their creations. No, we don't all write romance, or YA, or horror. We all don't only read what's on the latest bestseller list. I'm taking Friday's and allowing you to see what's out there, who's publishing, what's going on.
And let me tell you what, the talent I have coming up over the next few months is AMAZING! Historical, women's fiction, literary fiction, crime, romance, the whole she-bang.
I'm also going to be reviving my Inside the Piedmont Grille as well. Those were so much fun. Like James Lipton's Inside the Actor's Studio, this feature is just a little Q&A to get inside an author's head. Just that little insight to see what it's really like to be that writer.
I do hope you'll stop by. As I said, the authors I have coming up over the next few months are super talented, and I hope you'll take a few minutes each week to lend your support. We're all in this together. And hey, who knows, you might discover a new friend.
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Friday, May 25, 2012
Inside the Piedmont Grille
On Today's Menu -- Nicki Elson author of THREE DAVES
This is really a fun thing because we can learn so much from our friends.
1) What was the last book you read?
Last Novella: Semper Audacia by M.Pax (4 stars!)
Last Full Length Novel: South of Charm by Elliot Grace (Another 4 stars!)
Currently: The Death and Life of Superman by Roger Stern (We're at about 3 stars at the moment)
2) What genre would you like to try writing?
Horror. But not grisly horror, more like spooky horror. I was surprised that the creepy scenes in the romance I'm currently working on were my favorite to write.
3) What is your favorite word?
Nevertheless...but you have to say it just the right way or the humor's completely lost.
4) What word is the bane of your existence to find in a manuscript, either yours or someone else's?
Audibly. It's not a bad word in and of itself, but when used before an action that's already obviously audible, grrrrrr...
5) What is your favorite cliche?
"You'll never know until you try."
6) Which author, living or dead, do you wish you could write like?
Jane Austen. Love how adeptly she weaves humor into the narrative and pulls readers into the characters' emotions.
7) Who is your favorite author?
Janie. :)
8) What is your favorite book from childhood?
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. I was also a big time Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys fanatic.
9) What was the last book/story you published?
Sway, a short story that was part of an anthology last summer and is now offered free in pdf and 99 cents on Kindle. Just sayin'
10) What are you writing now? (As much or as little as you want.)
I've recently finished the second draft of an original novel, title yet to be determined. If I had to categorize it (which is looks like I soon will) I'd say it's a contemporary paranormal romantic suspense. Only -ish on the suspense though, and it's paranormal only insofar as I believe could actually happen. How's that for specific?
Wow who knew Nicki wants to write spooky horror!
Thanks for stopping by. Have a great Memorial Day Weekend everyone!!
This is really a fun thing because we can learn so much from our friends.
1) What was the last book you read?
Last Novella: Semper Audacia by M.Pax (4 stars!)
Last Full Length Novel: South of Charm by Elliot Grace (Another 4 stars!)
Currently: The Death and Life of Superman by Roger Stern (We're at about 3 stars at the moment)
2) What genre would you like to try writing?
Horror. But not grisly horror, more like spooky horror. I was surprised that the creepy scenes in the romance I'm currently working on were my favorite to write.
3) What is your favorite word?
Nevertheless...but you have to say it just the right way or the humor's completely lost.
4) What word is the bane of your existence to find in a manuscript, either yours or someone else's?
Audibly. It's not a bad word in and of itself, but when used before an action that's already obviously audible, grrrrrr...
5) What is your favorite cliche?
"You'll never know until you try."
6) Which author, living or dead, do you wish you could write like?
Jane Austen. Love how adeptly she weaves humor into the narrative and pulls readers into the characters' emotions.
7) Who is your favorite author?
Janie. :)
8) What is your favorite book from childhood?
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. I was also a big time Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys fanatic.
9) What was the last book/story you published?
Sway, a short story that was part of an anthology last summer and is now offered free in pdf and 99 cents on Kindle. Just sayin'
10) What are you writing now? (As much or as little as you want.)
I've recently finished the second draft of an original novel, title yet to be determined. If I had to categorize it (which is looks like I soon will) I'd say it's a contemporary paranormal romantic suspense. Only -ish on the suspense though, and it's paranormal only insofar as I believe could actually happen. How's that for specific?
Wow who knew Nicki wants to write spooky horror!
Thanks for stopping by. Have a great Memorial Day Weekend everyone!!
Friday, May 18, 2012
Inside the Piedmont Grille
On Today's Menu -- Elliot Grace author of SOUTH OF CHARM
I love Inside the Actor's Studio. So I decided to do it here. This will be an accompaniment to Friday's at the Piedmont Grille. Kind of like an appetizer instead of a full course meal. Hope you enjoy.
1) What was the last book you read?
-"Creep" by Jennifer Hillier. It's one of those edge of your seat thrillers that I found myself unable to put down until that last page was licked clean. I highly recommend.
2) What genre would you like to try writing?
-Believe it or not, I'm actually penning a YA romance at the moment, which for me, is definitely out of the ordinary. It's an idea that was brought to my attention from a critique partner, who suggested that my voice carries the kind of sensitivity needed for the soft touch of love's first kiss. I'm currently testing the waters with a novella, and will move forward depending on the response. Fingers remain crossed ;)
3) What is your favorite word?
-Oh wow! Tough one, and with an endless choice of candidates to boot! I'll go with a word that may not be my favorite, but one I hold near and dear to my heart as of late. Quash. I used it while writing my first novel, "South of Charm," and received a thumbs down from my wife, who called the word, "just silly." Then, wouldn't you know it, while doing battle with my sister in a game of Words With Friends on Facebook, my wife needed a high-scoring QU word to seal the victory, and...Well now, how funny is that?
4) What word is the bane of your existance to find in a manuscript, either yours or someone else's?
-Not so much a word, but a trendy phrase... "he/she pictured it in their mind's eye." Mind's eye...not a fan.
5) What is your favorite cliche?
-"misery loves company."
6) Which author, living or dead, do you wish you could write like?
This one's easy, John Sandford. I've read every word he's ever published.
7) Who is your favorite author?
-Always a tough one to answer. Sandford sits atop the list, but I'm also a fan of Joe Hill (Stephen King's hot shot kid,) King, Terry Brooks, and the late Robert Cormier.
8) What is your favorite book from childhood?
-"Fade" by Robert Cormier. I finished up that book and knew for certain that I wanted to follow in his footsteps.
9) What was the last book/story you published?
-"South of Charm," currently on Amazon, and resting upon most local bookstore shelves.
10) What are you writing now? (As much or as little as you want.)
-Tentatively titled "The Fall," its a YA romance novella that my teenage son has often stated, "is the best thing my dad's ever written." I'm hoping it sees the light of day some time later this year. For those in search of a quick hit tear-jerker, you're in luck ;) You can find a little bit of it here.
Thanks Elliot!
Have a great weekend everyone!
I love Inside the Actor's Studio. So I decided to do it here. This will be an accompaniment to Friday's at the Piedmont Grille. Kind of like an appetizer instead of a full course meal. Hope you enjoy.
1) What was the last book you read?
-"Creep" by Jennifer Hillier. It's one of those edge of your seat thrillers that I found myself unable to put down until that last page was licked clean. I highly recommend.
2) What genre would you like to try writing?
-Believe it or not, I'm actually penning a YA romance at the moment, which for me, is definitely out of the ordinary. It's an idea that was brought to my attention from a critique partner, who suggested that my voice carries the kind of sensitivity needed for the soft touch of love's first kiss. I'm currently testing the waters with a novella, and will move forward depending on the response. Fingers remain crossed ;)
3) What is your favorite word?
-Oh wow! Tough one, and with an endless choice of candidates to boot! I'll go with a word that may not be my favorite, but one I hold near and dear to my heart as of late. Quash. I used it while writing my first novel, "South of Charm," and received a thumbs down from my wife, who called the word, "just silly." Then, wouldn't you know it, while doing battle with my sister in a game of Words With Friends on Facebook, my wife needed a high-scoring QU word to seal the victory, and...Well now, how funny is that?
4) What word is the bane of your existance to find in a manuscript, either yours or someone else's?
-Not so much a word, but a trendy phrase... "he/she pictured it in their mind's eye." Mind's eye...not a fan.
5) What is your favorite cliche?
-"misery loves company."
6) Which author, living or dead, do you wish you could write like?
This one's easy, John Sandford. I've read every word he's ever published.
7) Who is your favorite author?
-Always a tough one to answer. Sandford sits atop the list, but I'm also a fan of Joe Hill (Stephen King's hot shot kid,) King, Terry Brooks, and the late Robert Cormier.
8) What is your favorite book from childhood?
-"Fade" by Robert Cormier. I finished up that book and knew for certain that I wanted to follow in his footsteps.
9) What was the last book/story you published?
-"South of Charm," currently on Amazon, and resting upon most local bookstore shelves.
10) What are you writing now? (As much or as little as you want.)
-Tentatively titled "The Fall," its a YA romance novella that my teenage son has often stated, "is the best thing my dad's ever written." I'm hoping it sees the light of day some time later this year. For those in search of a quick hit tear-jerker, you're in luck ;) You can find a little bit of it here.
Thanks Elliot!
Have a great weekend everyone!
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