How
do you find/make time to write?
I try to establish routines and carve out time each day, although, to be honest, I’m not the type of writer who writes every day. I’m more of a streaky writer, where I will have very productive stretches of several weeks, and then drop off to nothing for a while. But I think it’s important that even on days you don’t end up writing, you have the space in your schedule for writing-associated activities. Often times, if I’m not writing, I still do something related to the craft, whether it’s research, website maintenance, marketing, learning, networking, etc.
What
was the hardest part of writing this book?
Honestly, the pandemic really slowed me down. You would think quarantine and isolation would be beneficial to a writer, but for whatever reason, my productivity during those times was not good.
What
did you enjoy most about writing this book?
I enjoy character-driven fiction, and the three main characters in this story really came to life inside my head. I enjoyed developing them, and crafting their interactions with each other, which I think is an integral part of the story.
What
do your plans for future projects include?
I want to revisit the first book I ever wrote (and never published) and see if it is worth a second look. I still think there’s a good story at the heart of it, and my skills have developed significantly since then, so I’m hoping to whip it into shape. I may do some editing and re-drafting and introduce it to the world.
I’d
also like to write another book in the same world as Plea to a Frozen God.
There’s certainly plenty more to explore in this world, and mysteries left to
reveal.
Where
can readers find out more about you and your books?
My website has a lot of extra features, like artwork and maps that allow the reader a glimpse into how I imagined the worlds I create, and I blog occasionally. I’m also on social media a little bit, primarily on a site called Counter Social. My links are below:
Website: http://cmskiera.yourresearchhelp.com/
Blog: http://cmskiera.blogspot.com/
Counter
Social: https://counter.social/web/accounts/64254
(as C. M. Skiera)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004136952025
(as CM Skiera)
If
you could choose three people to invite for a dinner party, who would they be
and why?
That’s a tough one. So many fascinating people to choose from. I’d say author Isabel Wilkerson, activist Greta Thunberg, and former President Obama, because they are all such intriguing, successful people that I think I could learn so much from them.
City
or country?
I’ve lived in both for many years, and I’d have to say I’m a little bit more city folk, though I do love the country.
I try to establish routines and carve out time each day, although, to be honest, I’m not the type of writer who writes every day. I’m more of a streaky writer, where I will have very productive stretches of several weeks, and then drop off to nothing for a while. But I think it’s important that even on days you don’t end up writing, you have the space in your schedule for writing-associated activities. Often times, if I’m not writing, I still do something related to the craft, whether it’s research, website maintenance, marketing, learning, networking, etc.
Honestly, the pandemic really slowed me down. You would think quarantine and isolation would be beneficial to a writer, but for whatever reason, my productivity during those times was not good.
I enjoy character-driven fiction, and the three main characters in this story really came to life inside my head. I enjoyed developing them, and crafting their interactions with each other, which I think is an integral part of the story.
I want to revisit the first book I ever wrote (and never published) and see if it is worth a second look. I still think there’s a good story at the heart of it, and my skills have developed significantly since then, so I’m hoping to whip it into shape. I may do some editing and re-drafting and introduce it to the world.
My website has a lot of extra features, like artwork and maps that allow the reader a glimpse into how I imagined the worlds I create, and I blog occasionally. I’m also on social media a little bit, primarily on a site called Counter Social. My links are below:
Let’s
Add Some Fun!
That’s a tough one. So many fascinating people to choose from. I’d say author Isabel Wilkerson, activist Greta Thunberg, and former President Obama, because they are all such intriguing, successful people that I think I could learn so much from them.
I’ve lived in both for many years, and I’d have to say I’m a little bit more city folk, though I do love the country.
Read by a cozy fire or on the beach?
Definitely the beach, though I’ve nothing against cozy fires.
