{"id":30127,"date":"2023-03-31T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/?p=30127"},"modified":"2022-12-31T13:03:15","modified_gmt":"2022-12-31T19:03:15","slug":"wotr23-attendingauthor-j-m-madden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/?p=30127","title":{"rendered":"#WOTR23 #attendingauthor – J.M. Madden"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"J.M.<\/p>\n

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.<\/strong><\/p>\n

My name is JM and I’ve been a full-time writer for about 11 years. I have 2 mostly-grown kids and I’m married to the love of my life!<\/span><\/p>\n

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first book is the hardest, because you have to build the basis for your series. And if you get anything wrong, you’re stuck with it. Lol!<\/span><\/p>\n

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I try to stay true to life, as much as possible. I write about disabled veterans and I try to make sure to portray the disability as realistically as possible. Even my paranormal series, I try to make the details as real and believable as possible, just to make you wonder if it COULD be true.<\/span><\/p>\n

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finish the first book, then put it aside. Write your second book. Go back to your first book and see how much you’ve grown! I’m 50+ books in, and I’m still learning!<\/span><\/p>\n

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Roughly 2-4 hours. More if I’m on a deadline.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.<\/strong><\/p>\n

John Palmer from Embattled Hearts (which is free everywhere). He’s in your face and doesn’t care who he pisses off. But he’s a great leader and friend.<\/span><\/p>\n

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Manu Bennett would be John Palmer. Everyone else is up in the air. Lol!<\/span><\/p>\n

What is your definition of success?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Being able to do what I love and have people appreciate it!<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you have anything you want to share that didn’t fit on one of these questions?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I love Writers on the River and I’m excited to be coming back!<\/span><\/p>\n

What are your social links?<\/strong><\/p>\n

✔www.jmmadden.com<\/a>
\n✔My FB Like page- https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JMMadden58<\/a>
\n✔Follow me on Twitter– @authorjmmadden
\n✔Sign up for my Newsletter if you haven\u2019t already. You get 4 free books! www.jmmadden.com\/newsletter<\/a>
\n✔Follow me on Instagram- https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jm_madden_58\/<\/a>
\n✔The Lost and Found Series Discussion Group-https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/433871413415527<\/a>
\n✔Tiktok- https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@authorjmmadden<\/a>
\nOR you can email me at authorjmmadden@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n

What are your buy links? (Provide links to your Amazon\/iBook’s\/Koko\/etc Author Home Page if you have quite a few. Also include audible links if applicable.)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Amazon- http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/J.M.-Madden\/e\/B004HLNZCI\/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1461624632&sr=8-2-ent<\/a>
\nAnd the individual links are also listed on my website- www.jmmadden.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Want tickets to Writers on the River #2023?<\/p>\n

They are available starting November 4th at Writersontheriver.com<\/a><\/p>\n

$45 VIP sell out quickly – 12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included.<\/p>\n

$25 Early Access – 12-1 VIP house, 1-4 General Admission time. You also get a filled VIP bag but NO admission to the after party.<\/p>\n

$10 General Admission – 1-4 General Admission time. You can purchase a bag but it is not filled with VIP swag. There is no admission to the after party included.<\/p>\n

$35 After party – 7-11 After Party with food and cash bar. Dj with a photobooth is also included in the fun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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