Oralee asked Tami Hoag:

Dear Ms. Hoag I have read and enjoyed most of what you have written to date. I am wondering what advise you can give to someone who would like to write a novel? I have written other things like plays and articles but would love to try a book. Any advise would be great.

Tami Hoag Do you have a story you're ready to tell? Do you want to write a certain genre of book? When you feel like you have a story to tell, sit down and let your fingers do the talking. Some writers start with a detailed outline of the story--I'm not one of them. I fly by the seat of my pants. It's not for the faint of heart, but it's what works for me. If you intend to try to get published, do your homework and learn about the business of how to get published. Know where your story will fit in the marketplace and have an idea of what publishers put out the kind of book you're writing. Good luck!

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Tami, How do you come up with the subject matter to write about? Your books are always so good and I've read them all. You keep them fast paced and I can't put them down.

Maria Matthews asked Tami Hoag:

In your early writing days did you ever doubt your ability to become a sucessfull published writer so much that you almost quit?

Rachel Lacey asked Tami Hoag:

Any plans for another Kovac and Liska book? I'm a longtime fan and loved their return in The 9th Girl! :)

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Dear Ms. Hoag I have read and enjoyed most of what you have written to date. I am wondering what advise you can give to someone who would like to write a novel? I have written other things like plays and articles but would love to try a book. Any advise would be great.

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Tami, How do you come up with the subject matter to write about? Your books are always so good and I've read them all. You keep them fast paced and I can't put them down.

In your early writing days did you ever doubt your ability to become a sucessfull published writer so much that you almost quit?

Any plans for another Kovac and Liska book? I'm a longtime fan and loved their return in The 9th Girl! :)

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