How has Smashwords contributed to your success?
I knew self published books existed, but it wasn't until I read the Smashwords guide books that I realized it was something I could do too. It helped answer so many questions I had. Following the guide I managed to publish my first book, and got a 5 star rating the first week. I would never have managed to get my story out to the world without Smashwords help.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
Watching my characters come alive. Sometimes they develop in ways I never expected. Too many times I have sat, stunned and still typing, as the story played out before me. It was not what I intended to write when I started, but my characters followed their own paths to get what they wanted.
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