Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
Miranda Lynn…and at this point I think you know it all. Nine year signing author, wotr family member, chaotic, unorganized, can’t keep my brain on a singular task these days. Getting my writing mojo back and ready to bring new characters, worlds, genres, and much more to the world. Still looking for a pet dragon, and that ever elusive perfect cup of coffee. (the darker the better baby) My collection of coffee mugs keeps growing and my space for them is getting smaller. Throw in a few grunt style shirts, my favorite lady on my hip, and a hubby who loves going to the range with me and I think that may be a few things that people still might not know about me.
When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?
The first book because I want to share ALL the stuff about ALL the characters at once. oh the first draft of a first in series sucks balls.
When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
sometimes taking a break helps for me anyway. I try to place each couple in a different situation with in the whole set of tropes my readers love. I’ll read a book, watch a few movies, and bounce ideas of fellow writers and hubby. then i’ll jot down notes and what characters they pertain to. When that slows down I know I’m getting close to wrapping a series up. (more to share on that later next year)
Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?
Use what you know but take breaks. Get the words out, let it rest, and then revise. Journal about your day, what issue you may have used emotionally in your writing and let the stress of it go as much as possible.
On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?
My goal is 4 hours, currently with everything going on I’m happy to get 1 hr a day. Hopefully by the time you get to read this I’ll be back up to 4 hours.
Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.
I do, but I actually have one in the wings that I like better. She’s a patient, sneaky, and super intelligent character with a past and a secret that could get her killed.
What is your definition of success?
This is hard as for everyone it’s different. I have different levels of success, 1st was people actually reading my books, then those people becoming fans and reading everything, getting recognized in a random elevator like a celebrity. My next major success goal is to not only make this a career of passion but an actual career that can financially support me. Or at least my half of the household. 🙂
Do you have anything you want to share that didn’t fit on one of these questions?
Not really, but it’s almost midnights and my brain stopped working about two hours ago.
What are your social links?
https://linktr.ee/AuthorMirandaLynn
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.)
https://mirandalynn.com/my-books/
Want tickets to Writers on the River #2024?
They are available starting November 6th at Writersontheriver.com
$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*
$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*
$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*
$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.
$35 After party – 7-11 After Party with food and cash bar. Dj with a photobooth is also included in the fun.