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  Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!

Our Twitter is @TheIWSG and hashtag #IWSG.

Alex's awesome co-hosts are SE White, Cathrina Constantine, Natalie Aguire, Joylene Nowell Butler, and Jacqui Murray! 

Question: When the going gets tough writing the story, how do you keep yourself writing to the end? If you have not started  writing yet, why do you think that is, and what do you think could help you find your groove to start?

I'm halfway through a story that I put on hold because I'm uncertain of where it's going.  When I'm stumped, I go back to the beginning and reread it. I'm always changing things. Hopefully for the better. If I totally dislike the premise, the plot, I might go so far as to shelve it. Though, this story I like, and it's been waiting for me. With that said, I like to walk and think about where my characters are leading me. I wish I could outline, but it's rare when I can think that far ahead. 

 This is normally how you'll find me when I'm writing....

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 Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!

Our Twitter is @TheIWSG and hashtag #IWSG.

Alex's awesome co-hosts are Kim Elliott, Melissa Maygrove, Chemist Ken, Lee Lowery, and Nancy Gideon

May 4 question - It's the best of times; it's the worst of times. What are your writer highs (the good times)? And what are your writer lows (the crappy times)?

The best of times is writing a decent draft, and happy with the outcome. The worst of times is not having a single thought of what to write next.

Today is is a good day for me as I release my 11th novel.

Secrets ~ Lies and Sorrow are Lurking in the Shadows...

No blood. No body. No murder.

That's what the police found after Penelope spun her bizarre tale. In a hysterical state, she said her father was butchered and eaten by a mob of birds ~ in her bedroom.

They claim she's crazy.
That she suffers from delusions.
Penelope is dead set on proving them wrong.

After being institutionalized for eight months, Penelope is out and more determined than ever to find answers to her so-called hallucinations. With her father's untimely disappearance, she's convinced her family is hiding something sinister.

AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/Omen-Crows-Nest-Cathrina-Constantine-ebook/dp/B09WZ1TRHM/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

GENRE: Speculative Fantasy

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The Insecure Writer’s Support Group

 

Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!

Our Twitter is @TheIWSG and hashtag #IWSG.

Alex's awesome co-hosts are Joylene Nowell Butler, Jemima Pett, Patricia Josephine, Louise - Fundy Blue, and Kim Lajevardi! 

April 6 question - Have any of your books been made into audio books? If so, what is the main challenge in producing an audiobook?

It took me a while to learn the process of producing my books into audio. I now have 8 novels available in Amazons Audible Library. There are various sites for producing audio books, I chose Amazon. At first it was time consuming to learn the procedure: Royalty shares, promo codes, choosing a narrator...etc. In fact, I'm still learning. 

From our very own fearless leader... CassaDark By Alex J. Cavanaugh “Cavanaugh returns to the world of his Cassa Series…for a fourth inventive space opera.” – Publisher’s Weekly   His world is unraveling… Bassan’s father is stepping down from command. His best friend almost dies when Bassan freezes. Now, he’s being sent across the galaxy to speak at an important conference. Despite saving the eleven races years ago, he’s paralyzed by doubt. Could things get any worse? Once there, new acquaintance Zendar convinces Bassan to visit his planet for a humanitarian mission. Bassan’s special connection to ancient technology is the key to saving Zendar’s people. One problem though—it’s a prisoner planet. On Ugar, he discovers things aren’t so straightforward. As each truth reveals itself, the situation grows more desperate. If he can’t find the right answers, he might die along with Zendar’s people. Can Bassan summon the courage to be a hero again? Print - 9781939844842 EBook – 9781939844859 Science Fiction – Adventure/Space Opera/Space Exploration Links: iTunes – https://books.apple.com/us/book/x/id1574189874 Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0982FL3SH Barnes & Noble – https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/2940164947033 Kobo – https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/cassadark Scribed – https://www.scribd.com/search?query=9781939844859&language=0 Goodreads – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58461762-cassadark

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The Insecure Writer’s Support Group

 

Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!

Our Twitter is @TheIWSG and hashtag #IWSG. 

Alex's awesome co-hosts are Janet Alcorn, Pat Garcia, Natalie Aguirre, and Shannon Lawrence! 

March 2 question: Have you ever been conflicted about writing a story or adding a scene to a story? How did you decide to write it or not?

I write Young Adult books, and I'd been conflicted about writing romantic scenes. Scenes that would take my characters past the kissing stage. As an adult, I'd be silly not to believe that teenagers are experimenting on every level. Some more than others...

Books like John Green's, Looking For Alaska, and a few of Sarah J. Mass' books, to name only two fabulous authors, have gone well beyond kissing. 

When I read Marie Lu's Legend trilogy, I was impressed how she penned an intimate scene. It was almost poetic, softening and veiling the act. 

A couple of my books have gone beyond kissing. However, like Marie Lu and a few other YA books, I leave the specific details to the readers imagination.  

As a writer what have you been conflicted with?   

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The Insecure Writer’s Support Group

 

Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!

Our Twitter is @TheIWSG and hashtag #IWSG.

Alex's awesome co-hosts are Joylene Nowell Butler, Jacqui Murray, Sandra Cox, and Lee Lowery! 

Feb. 2nd. Question: Is there someone who supported or influenced you that perhaps isn't around anymore? Anyone you miss? 

When I finally pursued my writing journey, it was my mother who read all my novels. While she hadn't participated in the actual process, I could always count on her support. 

It's been 3 years since I had to say farewell. I miss her terribly, but I still feel her in my heart. 💖