Writing a series can be challenging because of pesky issues like enough—but not too much—backstory, keeping characters’ names, physical attributes and personalities consistent, and keeping the stories fresh. Today Alice Orr talks about how she planted this garden and keeps it thriving in her Riverton Road series. Her latest in the series is A Villain for Vanessa. Welcome, Alice! A fiction series is a living thing. To keep it alive the author must keep it growing. She must never allow it to stagnate. An important component of a growing series is its location. In my Riverton Road Romantic Suspense series, Read More
Category: Literary Agents
Ever Wonder What Goes On in a Literary Agent’s Mind?
Ann Byle was the first agent I ever pitched to at a conference. I was nervous of course, but she was so affirming and interested in what I had to say that she put me right at ease. I am honored to have her as my guest today. Welcome, Ann! Please tell us about yourself and your company, Credo Communications. Credo Communications, founded by Tim Beals in 2005, is a literary agency representing fiction and nonfiction authors and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Credo’s agents have placed books with over 40 publishers. Credo also offers writing, editing and publishing Read More