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May 24, 2021
Author Interview Series: March 2021 Contest Winner Julie Weaver
May 24, 2021
The CritiqueMatch contest coordinator, Mary, “sat down” for a virtual chat with Julie Weaver, the winner of the March 2021 FictionFive Writing Contest.
CritiqueMatch: Congratulations on becoming the winner of the 3rd CritiqueMatch FictionFive Contest! What were your expectations when you entered the contest?
Julie: Thank you so much! This is my first contest win, and it’s such a thrill.
I didn’t know what to expect from the contest, but the primary reason I entered was for the feedback. I enjoyed creating my characters and liked how the first chapter turned out, but would others agree? There was only one way to find out.
Being new to CritiqueMatch, I also thought this was an excellent opportunity to discover what type of feedback I could expect from its members. And I have to say, I was impressed. The judges’ comments were encouraging and useful. Exactly what I’d hoped for.
Dec 29, 2020
Author Interview Series: October 2020 Contest Winner Lola Sable
December 29, 2020
The CritiqueMatch contest coordinator, Mary, “sat down” for a virtual chat with Lola Sable, the winner of the October 2020 FictionFive Writing Contest.
CM: Congratulations on being the winner of the 2nd CritiqueMatch FictionFive Writing Contest! What were your expectations when you entered the contest?
Lola: Thank you for the congratulations! To be honest, I did not expect much to happen when I entered this contest. In the back of my mind, I had high hopes, of course, but I genuinely never imagined I would even make it past the first round. I thought it would be a good way to go outside my comfort zone and challenge my insecurities about sharing my work.
CM: Congratulations on being the winner of the 2nd CritiqueMatch FictionFive Writing Contest! What were your expectations when you entered the contest?
Lola: Thank you for the congratulations! To be honest, I did not expect much to happen when I entered this contest. In the back of my mind, I had high hopes, of course, but I genuinely never imagined I would even make it past the first round. I thought it would be a good way to go outside my comfort zone and challenge my insecurities about sharing my work.
Aug 20, 2020
Author Interview Series: Emma Dhesi
August 20, 2020
CritiqueMatch: A warm welcome to writer and writing coach Emma Dhesi! Thanks for joining us on our blog. Let’s start off with your background. Tell us a bit about yourself and how you decided to become a writing coach.
Emma: I’ve been writing, on and off, since I was a child. Over the years I’ve attended lots of workshops, evening classes and seminars. I’ve read the books and watched the YouTube videos. I’ve poured over author interviews looking for that secret formula, but it wasn’t until I was in my forties I discovered the secret!
Aug 3, 2020
Author Interview Series: J M Lasley
August 03, 2020
The CritiqueMatch contest coordinator “sat down” for a virtual chat with J M Lasley, the winner of the 1st FictionFive Contest.
CM: Congratulations on being the winner of the 1st CritiqueMatch FictionFive Contest! Tell us, what emotions are going through your head right now?
JML: Honestly, the first thing that went through my head when I got the announcement was, is this real? I had to reread the first paragraph a few times before it sunk in what it was saying. I honestly could not believe that I had won. It is such a great feeling! With all the chaos of this year, it was exactly the kind of good news I needed. I’m surprised, pleased, grateful, humbled, and excited for the future.
Jan 30, 2020
Author Interview Series: Irene Perali
January 30, 2020
A writer's journey; a conversation with fellow writer Irene Perali about writing, technology, and expat life.
CritiqueMatch: You and I share the same passions: tech and
writing. Tell us about your story.
Irene Perali: I remember the first time somebody
asked me what I wanted to do when I grew up. I was four years old, and my
answer was: "I want to become a writer." I wanted to be a writer
before I learned how to write. I wanted to be a writer because I liked to tell
stories. I had a vivid imagination, and, as soon as I discovered the power of
the written language, I began to write all the stories that popped up in my
mind. It felt natural and effortless to me.
Sep 13, 2019
Author Interview Series: Daria White
September 13, 2019
This week we have the pleasure to speak with
Daria White, a prolific writer of novels, novellas, short stories, poems and
the author of the prominent “Writer in the making” podcast. She shares insights
on her creative process and latest projects.
CritiqueMatch:
Besides creating a helpful podcast, you write novels, novellas, short stories,
and even poems! Can you tell us more about your creative process? When do you
decide whether a story is well suited as a novella vs. a short story?
Sep 4, 2019
Author Interview Series: Max Vonne
September 04, 2019
We are
excited to interview Max Vonne, one of the earliest adopters of CritiqueMatch! Max
is working on a soon-to-be published sci fi series and has stayed busy on
multiple projects, from creating a software program to generate planets and
stars for a fictional galaxy, to building a directory of resources for writers.
Let’s see what he told us when he found time to sit down with Mike this week.
CritiqueMatch: Where did you get the idea to
write the Star Faer series?
Aug 12, 2019
Author Interview Series: D. A. Bartley
August 12, 2019
This week we chatted with mystery author D. A.
Bartley about her new book, her latest projects and even got some tips on how
to develop characters.
CritiqueMatch: What
motivated you to choose mystery as your genre?
D. A. Barley: I don’t think I chose it as much as it chose me. The classic murder
mystery is my happy place; it always has been. My grandmother gave me my first
Agatha Christie when I was about ten, and I’ve been reading murder mysteries ever
since.
CritiqueMatch: The
second book in the Abish Taylor series, Death in the Covenant, will be released
on August 13, 2019. What should we know about your exciting new mystery novel?
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