Today’s “Just Write” post is an excerpt of Holly Robinson’s interview of Rachael Herron. (Edited for brevity. Click on Huffpost link below to read entire interview.) Holly Robinson writes: One of my favorite things about being a writer is having the chance to meet other writers whose books I admire. I probably admire few books as much as I do Splinters of Light, my new friend Rachael Herron’s powerful, poignant, and surprisingly comic novel inspired by a People magazine article about the impact of early-onset Alzheimer’s on a woman and her family. In the hands of another writer, this topic could be dreary and depressing, but Rachael spins a story of resilience and love that leaves you believing in the healing power of family and forgiveness. Splinters of Light is a reading experience you won’t soon forget. Here’s a look at how Rachael works — she’s a prolific author of romance novels,…
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Friends . . . Prompt #249
I met a new friend recently. As we emailed back and forth, I felt as though it was destined for our paths to cross. So far, ours is an internet relationship. No, we didn’t hook up via Match.com. Rather, I found Author, Blogger and Ghostwriter, Holly Robinson, while researching another author. Today’s writing prompt is inspired by the glorious feeling of making a new friend. Writing Prompt: Write about making a new friend. Or, write about someone you have known for awhile. A friend you can call night or day. A friendship that is as comfortable as a pair of soft jeans. Someone who has been with you through thick and thin. Write about your new, or old, friend. Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other is gold. And now, I’d like you to meet my new friend, because her writing journey might encourage…
Is there a ghost in your future?
Guest Blogger Holly Robinson writers about ghost writing: Recently, I appeared on a radio show to promote a literary event. We were talking about my latest novel, but inevitably the host asked, “So you’re a ghostwriter, too? Who have you written for?” I laughed and gave my standard answer: “Sorry. If I told you, I’d have to kill you.” “But don’t you even care if your name’s not on the cover?” he asked, sounding offended on my behalf. The truth? No. I write novels, essays, and articles under my own name, but when I’m ghostwriting, my job is to stand behind the curtain and channel a voice. By now, I have ghosted over twenty books. I fell into the profession accidentally when my agent, who knew I’d studied biology in college, asked if I’d be interested in helping an editor fix a messy health book written by a doctor. In…