Ask the Author: Mariëtte Whitcomb
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Mariëtte Whitcomb
Anything can inspire me to write. I've been struck with a new story idea at the most random of times. I love this part of the writing process - I never know when a new idea will come to me.
Mariëtte Whitcomb
Write the story you want to write. It's yours to do with whatever you want. Creativity shouldn't follow a formula or set rules.
Mariëtte Whitcomb
I live many lives through my characters. And I'm never alone, which is both a good and bad thing. The characters talk to me whenever they want, which is great, not so much when it's at midnight and my brain is fried after a day of writing.
Mariëtte Whitcomb
I'm very lucky that I haven't struggled with it yet, after writing seven novels. I have two others in progress and ideas for a few others. In my opinion, the best way to deal with it would be to take a step back and read or do more research on the subject matter.
Mariëtte Whitcomb
Without a doubt, I would go to the city of Marcel and hunt human predators with Finley.
Mariëtte Whitcomb
Recent news events played a part in the conceptualisation of the story. It transformed into something much more once I started writing the first draft.
Mariëtte Whitcomb
I'm currently working on Fortius, the fourth book in my Finley Series. It's scheduled for release on 29 June 2021.
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