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December 4th, 2009  Posted by Stephen

nancy_lake_croppedOn December 29th, author Nancy Holzner will be stopping by to chat about her fantasy debut, the much discussed Deadtown.  In preparation for that, we’re soliciting questions you’d like to ask Nancy. Meanwhile, if you’d like to learn more about her or her novels, you should check out her website. There are lots of fun events and games going on there, including previews of her novel. All questions submitted will qualify you for an entry in today’s drawing. We’re giving away a copy of Deadtown.  And while you’re here, comment on Ruth’s Thoughtful Thursday post for a chance to win Raider’s Ransom by Emily Diamand. Both drawings will continue through Monday, December 7th and will close sometime after 5PM, so check back to see if you’ve won and, of course,  to also check out Monday’s fascinating interview with Science Fiction and Fantasy Legend, author Michael Resnick.

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16 Responses to “Submit Questions for Nancy Holzner’s Upcoming Interview”

  1. Kat

    Q: That cover art is AWESOME! Did you have any input into the design?

  2. lingeorge

    I love the thought of old legends recreated for modern times. Was it difficult to work in the modern technology?

  3. Tia Nevitt

    I always like to ask debuts authors about their publishing story. Did you have to go through the whole agent query thing or did you take a more unusual route to publishing, such as contest wins, or getting noticed in a workshop? Let us know and inspire us!

  4. William Capossere

    Urban Fantasy is clearly such an ominipresent force now. How aware of what was already out there were you as you wrote Deadtown? Did it affect your writing at all, as in specific attempts to distinguish Deadtown from similar works or times where you thought what you had was edging too close to what had been done before? Similar, say, to epic fantasy writers who have all these stock tropes looking over their shoulders (the horse clan, the snarky thief, the gruff dwarf, the small band of thrown together questers, etc.). How do you keep things “fresh” and in marketing terms, how do you convey that freshness to readers perhaps overwhelmed by the quantity of choices?

  5. RKCharron

    Hi :)
    That’s awesome that Nancy’s going to be here. And Mike Resnick!
    My question for Nancy Holzner is:
    Did your work as an editor help when rewriting your writing before sending it out and in anticipating the editor’s editing requests?
    Also, what is your “The Call” story?
    :)
    All the best,
    Rob

  6. Stefan (FanLit Reviewer)

    Do you have any rituals or habits when you sit down to write? Anything you absolutely need, or absolutely can not tolerate?

  7. stacy stew

    How long did it take you to write this book?
    Will it have a sequel?
    Do you like the resident evil movies?
    Thanks,
    Stacy

  8. Kat

    sequel — good question! :clover: (testing new smilies)

  9. Justin Blazier

    I absolutely want to read Deadtown. Demons..undead..werewolves..and a witty heroine?…sign me up! Ok now for my question:

    I’ve noticed that a lot authors put a little piece of themselves into their main character (especially new authors). Did you do this with Victory Vaughn? If so how much of yourself did you put into the character? If not then was there any real world inspiration when creating Vicky?

  10. van_pham

    I can’t wait to read Deadtown!

    My question is: How did you come up with the idea for this novel? Who inspired you to write?

  11. Raspberry

    Where are you at in that picture of you?
    :)

  12. aboumonkey

    How would you categorize Deadtown?

  13. John L

    Which authors would you say influenced you the most?

  14. Melissa (My World)

    With growing up with books in hand, did you always want to be a writer of novels? Or did writing just start out as a fun pass time for you?

  15. Kelly Lasiter

    I always want to know…what was the last really great book you read?

  16. Justin Blazier

    Congratulations to van_pham for winning Deadtown! Contact Stephen for arrangements in getting your prize. Thanks for coming to FantasyLiterature! Hope you enjoy the book.

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