There were always books in my house. My parents are both voracious readers, and they imparted that love of words and stories on to their children. I can remember, when I was still very young, listening to my mother read us The Jungle Book and Bambi (the original novels, not the Disney versions), as well as Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, among others. The idea of being able to write and influence the world, even after death, was an amazing idea to me. The fact that I could tell a story and, hundreds of years in the future, someone else could read that same story was, to me, the true proof of immortality. The books that truly fired my urge to write, though, was the Dragonriders […]
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Get Published Episode 37 – Valerie Griswold-Ford Talks Writing
Valerie Griswold-Ford is the guest on today’s show. Val is a dark fantasy writer who has also written non-fiction and edited anthologies as well. She dabbles in all sorts of things, from epic fantasy to horror to paranormal romance. I also address a writing question and talk about how I get guests for the podcast. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for listening. Show Notes 00:00 — Opening – Get Published Episode 37 – Valerie Griswold-Ford Talks Writing Everything has to start somewhere and this is the start of “Get Published” 0:14 — Introduction – Get Published Episode 37 – Valerie Griswold-Ford Talks Writing Welcome to the show. 00:45 — Promo: The Drabblecast 02:15— Feedback – Get Published Episode 37 – […]
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