Lilo Abernathy Event Chats discussion

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I'll start out: Lilo, how was it writing this book in comparison to The Light Who Shines? Did you find it easier? Harder? More fun?

I found it more difficult in some ways and easier in others. The Light Who Shines was a blank slate, so I didn't have to worry about making sure the stories synced. But The Light Who Shines was also my first story ever, ever, ever. :) So I had to learn how to write a book!

Well, I'd say you did a pretty incredible job for a first-time author. You figured out the whole writing thing pretty quickly!

I just really admire authors. I can't get words from my head to paper to write fiction. Give me a business letter and the words fly, lol!

Well, probably because I've always been a heavy reader. I usually read a book a day when I'm not writing.

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Michele wrote: "I just really admire authors. I can't get words from my head to paper to write fiction. Give me a business letter and the words fly, lol!"

Funny you say that Michelle. I did have a role in business communications for a few years. So I learned a lot from that as well.

after writing 2 fantastic books do you have any advice to would be author's and how long till book 3?

Michele I am exactly the same. A teacher once told me I should write stories but I can never put it down on paper. I just cant find the right words.

Lilo wrote: "Well, probably because I've always been a heavy reader. I usually read a book a day when I'm not writing."

Same here but at the moment it's more like 2 books a day since I got fired but I'm starting to find it hard to find new books to read.

Elaine wrote: "after writing 2 fantastic books do you have any advice to would be author's and how long till book 3?" I hope book 3 will be faster. After publishing book one I had to learn how to market. But now I think I've got that down. Or at least a good base. I think The Light Who Burns will take about a year.

Oral storytellers are important, too! Sometimes people who struggle with writing fiction are some of the best storytellers around a campfire or when they're putting their kids to bed.

Elaine wrote: "after writing 2 fantastic books do you have any advice to would be author's and how long till book 3?"

For a would be author, I'd say that the best thing to do is just decide to do it. Just say, "I am now going to write a book." Then do it. That is the biggest step you need to make. Sit down and write an outline.

I think as well you did a really great job with your first book. It is not often that I rte books with 5 stars (and I do read quite a lot lately) - and yours made it into my 5 stars...

How do you do it all, writing, reading and still working a full-time job?

I was wondering Lilo how did you come up with the story originally was it something you had been wanting to write down for a while or did the story come about bit by bit?

After Lilo answers Nicole & Samantha's questions (great ones, by the way!) let's head on over to the next game.

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Nicole wrote: "I think as well you did a really great job with your first book. It is not often that I rte books with 5 stars (and I do read quite a lot lately) - and yours made it into my 5 stars...

How do you ..."

Nicole, I'm exhausted, truth be told. I can't read while I write, for one. But I need to take breaks from writing to get a fresh mind / perspective. That is when I'll dive in for a new book or a series. It is funny, sometimes I find myself selecting books that I know I'll like, but I won't like too much, so I don't get sucked in and distracted from writing. :)

I hope one day I can write full time. Maybe that will happen. :)

What would be your best advice for marketing a book?

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