WRITER THINGS How long have you been writing, and what are your preferred genres and settings? I was seven when I wrote my first story that had an actual beginning, middle, and end. I wrote my first novel of over 60,000 words when I was 14. I can, without hesitation, say they were both absolutely…
Author Spotlight: Richard J. Gonzales
WRITER THINGS How long have you been writing, and what are your preferred genres and settings? I’ve been writing for about 30 years. My preferred genre is historical fiction; however, I wish to write thrillers. Who or what originally inspired you to try your hand at writing? A high school teacher inspired me to read…
Author Spotlight: William R. “Bud” Humble
WRITER THINGS How long have you been writing, and what are your preferred genres and settings? While in college I watched a pair of pterodactyls flying around and thought, “I should write about that.” Three months later, I decided that writing wasn’t as easy as I thought. However, I stuck with it and thanks to…
Author Spotlight: Jon Black
WRITER THINGS How long have you been writing, and what are your preferred genres and settings? While I have been writing professionally since 1996, I did not begin writing fiction until 2017, when I was already 42 years old. With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I’d started a lot sooner but the process seemed…
The Registration Link Is Live!
The Tenth Annual Roanoke Writers Conference registration is now live! And did we mention that it’s free this year? The event is November 9, 2024, at the Roanoke Public Library at 308 S. Walnut Street, Roanoke, Texas, 76262. This year, we have an amazing lineup of authors, workshops, demonstrations, and a whole day of writers…