{"id":31403,"date":"2024-01-30T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/?p=31403"},"modified":"2023-10-08T07:50:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-08T12:50:47","slug":"wotr24-authorspotlight-attendingauthor-sophie-stern-l-c-mortimer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/?p=31403","title":{"rendered":"#WOTR24 #AuthorSpotlight #AttendingAuthor – Sophie Stern\/L.C. Mortimer"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"Sophie<\/p>\n

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

Sophie Stern – I love writing stories as much as I love reading! Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been obsessed with books and fictional characters. I first got hooked on reading with The Boxcar Children, and then I read The Babysitter’s Club Little Sister, The Babysitter’s Club, Dear America, and Sweet Valley High. The best thing about books is that you can reread them a hundred times and always experience something new and different.<\/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 always hardest for me because you’re setting everything up and have to balance what to include in the first book versus what comes later.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

I think when you dive into a new set of characters, you naturally explore the relationship through a fresh lens, so it’s something that happens naturally as you write. Each character has their own backstory and interests, so their story will naturally be different.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Learn as much as you can, but mostly focus on just writing that first book. The writing really is the hardest part!<\/span><\/p>\n

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

8-10 hours<\/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

Every character is my favorite, but lately I’ve been really connecting with Melody from “Sweet Nightmares: The Vampire’s Melody.” She’s feisty and brave and doesn’t let anything keep her down.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Living a peaceful, happy life.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

http:\/\/facebook.com\/sexysophiestern, <\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/instagram.com\/dontdatedemons, <\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/twitter.com\/sexysophiestern<\/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

For a one-stop link, this will work: https:\/\/sexysophiestern.com\/Shop\/ (It has updated links to all of the retailers where my books are located!)<\/span><\/p>\n

Want tickets to Writers on the River #2024?<\/p>\n

They are available starting November 6th at Writersontheriver.com<\/a><\/p>\n

$75 VIP Plus – 11-12 Lunch with the Authors , 12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included. *Limited Quantity expected to sell out first day*<\/p>\n

$50 VIP -12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included. *Expected to sell out first day*<\/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. *Expected to sell out opening day*<\/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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