Fiction books that can help you as a writer

[@MikeShiffer-jp1vk]

I found this video so helpful. The books she recommends are spot on. I just finished CRH's The Nothing Man and found the book within a book a little clunky, but still a good idea. Perhaps some chapter titles, i.e., Eve, Jim, Nothing Man, might have helped with the POV shifts. Sometimes, I read the book sections and thought I was getting Jiim's POV. The tension in the writing is quite good. I appreciated your comment that you thought this was the best crime novel you've ever read. I am a Dennis Lehane fan and consider Myster River the best crime thriller I've ever read. For giggles, I looked up the book on Goodreads and checked out the one-star reviews. Oh my god. Every writer should find their favorite book and read the one-stars. It is a great reminder that no one can write for everyone. Even if your favorite author is award-winning and saves kittens from trees, people will still hate their books. Moral, write first for yourself. Thanks for such a good recommendation. I am writing a story set in Alaska and have read many set in Australia as I think that is a good example of a setting that can help drive the story. Do you have any recommendations for writers or books that are exceptionally good at describing unusual settings?

[@notcha8080]

Thanks, this is the exact type of reading list I was looking for.

[@kikihyland33]

Your videos are incredibly helpful. Thank you! I'm glad to hear that about V.E. Schwab. Sentence-level writing is what I'm struggling the most with. I already have The Secret Life of Addie LaRue but haven't read it yet. So I was wondering if you've read that one, and if you think it would be just as good for sentence-level studying?

[@authortaraeast]

I am so glad you find the videos helpful! (That's the whole point :-) ). I think The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is beautifully executed at the sentence level, so it would well be worth studying/reading closely.

[@kikihyland33]

@@authortaraeast Wonderful, thanks ☺

[@francineh.7825]

This was a great video as I agree analyzing books can assist in our writing. Do you have another book to recommend for imagery besides House of Hollow as I can't do horror 😊

[@athab8256]

A really interesting and informative talk - thanks! BTW, any update on the writing status of your next book? Looking forward to buying it if you decide to publish.

[@authortaraeast]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I wasn't sure if this video would be interesting to anyone. :-) I'm currently in the trenches of submitting my second manuscript to literary agents and publishers. Once the book is picked up, it can be a 12-24 month process to publication! Like you, I can't wait for it to be out in the world! If you'd like to see a sneak peak of it, I've had two different extracts published in SWAMP magazine and Issue #89 of Andromeda Spaceways Magazine (my short story was actually the inspiration behind this particular issue's cover!!!). Here's the links if you'd like: SWAMP: www.swampwriting.com/?page_id=779 Andromeda Spaceways: andromedaspaceways.com/product/asm-89/

[@athab8256]

@@authortaraeast Thank you for the update. I am sure I will enjoy it as much as I did "Every Time He Dies"! And thanks for the links too!