Ask the Author: Rebecca A. Demarest
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Rebecca A. Demarest
In high school, we were talking one day about that one Christmas present we never got, and I mentioned the fact that I always wanted and never got an original TMNT April doll. A couple weeks later, a mint, in package doll was dropped off in front of my house "from Santa." I interrogated everyone and I still don't know who gave it to me. It's been 13 years...
Rebecca A. Demarest
Take a break. Universally, I only get writer's block when I've put too much pressure on myself. If I stop, take a break, and let myself come back to the project relaxed, I always have a better time of it.
Rebecca A. Demarest
Being able to have an impact on your readers. You can influence their emotions and make their life a better place, even if its only for a few moments. Its a huge responsibility, and a great honor that they allow you in to have that effect. I wouldn't trade it for the world.
Rebecca A. Demarest
Be persistent. Keep writing. And find a good editor. Someone you trust and who will be brutally honest. Don't deceive yourself that you're better than you are, but have enough confidence in yourself that you can make it better.
Rebecca A. Demarest
The sequel to "Undeliverable", the sequel to "Thea of Oz", "Less Than Charming" which is the first in the Mark of the Storyteller series, and a host of short stories in my Ask Corporate world.
Rebecca A. Demarest
Most of my inspiration comes from the internet, to be honest. Whether its a call for a submission, a news article, a blog post, or a random wiki article, I find a LOT of inspiration during my internet procrastination.
Rebecca A. Demarest
"Undeliverable" was inspired by an article I found talking about the Lost Letters Office of the Post Office. I asked myself what kind of story could take place in such a rich setting and Ben answered.
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