It Takes a Team

Remember in the last post how I talked about having a team of researchers? Well, they aren't the only ones on my team. I also have a typist, proofreader, promoters, a secretary, and a personal assistant. They are an amazing group of people, and I wouldn't be able to do most of my work without them. 

A lot of authors don't have the privilege of having a team behind them, but I've been lucky enough to find a group of gals who support and guide, receiving little in return. I wish I could give them more for what they do for me, but it's not in the cards right now ... like it might not be for other authors. That is why every day I thank the cosmic powers for them and their willingness to help. 

They're friends and family. 

This isn't a long post, and it really doesn't have much in the way of education on the life of a writer, but it's an important post nonetheless. I want to thank them all for everything they do.

Crissy Sutcliffe, Christy Parks, Bridget Parker, Ebony McMillan, Jessica Tahbonemah, Aislinn Pearce, Kelly Langford, and Stephanie Puterbaugh. This post is for you. <3 

You Don't Need Time Travel to Learn About the Past

Today, I am doing research on time travel. While I don't have any immediate plans to write a book with time travel, there's no such thing as too much information. And this has always been a topic I've been curious about. So, I'm sitting here with a stack of library books, a notebook, and a pen, writing anything of importance down for future reference.

Research is one of the most important aspects of writing a book. No matter if it's a romance or mystery, or even fantasy, accuracy is essential. Now, being that it is Fiction, there is leeway to stretch the imagination. But anything not made up by the author should be concise and true. You may be surprised at the amount of backlash one gets if even the slightest thing is incorrect.

It takes up a lot of time when in the process of writing a book, but it is not a portion that should be skipped. Therefore, an author needs all the help they can get. And, thanks to some amazing people, I have a ton of help. I have a team of three researchers (one for traditions, organizations, and social aspects/one for clothing, food, and language/and one for general research that doesn't fall under the other categories) who find the best, most accurate information while I continue to work. With just a text, they jump into action. I'd be lost without them and the rest of my team ... which we'll discuss next time.

So why am I doing my own research this time, do you ask? Well, because it's fun research. Also, I can't always assume my team is available. So I do some of my own research every now and then to expand my knowledge. I use library books, websites, and professionals willing to chat. It's a blast and a half to broaden my mind and learn something new.