“One way to write a novel is to fill it with everything you like. And that’s one way of the ways to end up with a genre-bent novel—because you like a lot of things.” – Matt Bell
by John A. McDermott Watching the video of WLT’s Third Thursday conversation, titled “The Author/Editor Relationship” was a gift. It was like sitting in a coffeeshop and eavesdropping on a fantastic conversation among three smart, lively professionals: Becka Oliver, the WLT’s Executive Director, Katherine Center, best-selling novelist of books such
The energy was exciting and welcoming, and after three long years we picked up right where we left off.
Robin Henry, from Community Member Readerly Book Coaching, shares her drafting advice!
“…I love writing and being creative and I’m grateful to be able to have time to write and to have a job where I get to work with writers all day”
“There are rumors that I am published under a pen name, but… that is pure fiction.”
“With the pandemic and all the suffering and stress of jobs and school and injustice, I think Jane Austen is a much-needed temporary escape these days.”
“I hope my presence on the board helps the WLT reach out to those writers in their early twenties looking for a place to find advice and encouragement.”
“When we moved to Texas from Mississippi, I searched for ‘my people.’ I found them at the Writer’s League of Texas.”
“[W]hat pleases me most is when people I don’t know write that they loved the characters and can’t wait for the next book.”
