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Hope Marston Author of the "My Little Books" series for children, and numerous biographies & historic fiction works for adults. Click her name to check out her website!
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Marcus J. Mastin Talented author of the "Carthage Chronicles" mystery series, and also of the autobiographical "Cinderfella: My Life As A stay-At-Home Dad." Click his name to check out his Facebook fan page!
Nancy Lee Canfield Author of "A Rose For My Mother," an autobiographical account of her difficult childhood, growing up in foster homes and orphanages. Her adulthood became just as complicated, when she started having brushes with the paranormal.  |  Joseph Sweet is the author of books such as "Redemption," "The Drawer" and "The Fall." He also writes and records his own music. |
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BabyGoat.net is a fun, educational website for kids, where they can learn about everything from guinea pigs to politics to yoga! It is the brainchild of my high school friend, Randall Feinberg.
Question: What made you become interested in writing?
My mother read to me from the time I was 3. I had stacks of books, probably taller than I was! This fired up my imagination at an early age.
Question: What fascinates you about it?
I am fascinated by how real my characters become to me and to my readers. Although my first two books are fiction, I still have readers ask me if the stories are true.
Question: Where do you get your ideas for your books?
"A Little Company," which is for older readers, was largely inspired
by my mother's childhood and my love for local history. My kids' book,
"Tricked," was inspired by my love of Halloween and the neighborhood I
used to live in.
Question: What kind of books do you write?
I write thriller/ suspense, fiction for adults and kids, and personal memoirs.
Question: What kind of books do you like to read?
Almost anything I can get my hands on: thrillers, classics (like Poe and Dickens), famous biographies, whatever!
Question: What process do you go through when you write a book?
I send chapters to my husband for proof-reading as I finish them. I'm always revising as I go along.
Question: Can you tell us a little about your children’s book?
"Tricked" is about a brother and sister: Patrick, age 11 and Mariah,
age 6, who find themselves in grave danger on Halloween night, when they
stray off the beaten path...
Question: What advice do you have for kids who want to become writers when they grow up?
Pursue traditional publishers, but educate yourself on their submission policies before sending them your manuscript. Look into self-publishing as well, like I did, but prepare to work HARD to be your own agent/ publicist. And never stop writing, even if it's a daily blog that you update every day!
Where to Buy Holly's Books...
The author is very grateful to the following local merchants for stocking and selling her books...Green Thyme Health Food Store 14056 Rt. 11, Adams Center, NY. Thank you, Kelly, for letting me put my books in your store!
Kripaalu Yoga Center 14029 Rt. 11, Adams Center, NY. Nancy was kind enough to offer to stock my latest book in her store!
Yellow Barn Winery 18876 RT. 66 Watertown, NY Great wine & books by local authors like Holly Gaskin!
Burrville Cider Mill 18176 Rt. 156 (Plank Road), Watertown, NY Open seasonally for the fall/ winter in time for Labor Day. Cider, donuts, candles, gifts, and yes, BOOKS!!!!
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