Ask the Author: Elizabeth Varlet
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Elizabeth Varlet
I've planned Lirim's story as book 6. In the next book, Jae's story, we'll see Lirim again as his time is rehab is coming to an end. I'm very excited to write his redemption. Hope you love it when it comes out. <3
Elizabeth Varlet
Hi K.A. The next book will be Tam's story. It is currently in edits but there is no set release date as of yet. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we can get it out to readers by this summer.
Elizabeth Varlet
Yes, absolutely. I'm finishing up Book 3 now. Stay tuned.
Elizabeth Varlet
Thank you for taking a chance on the Sassy Boyz! I'm so glad you enjoyed them. I love Flowerbomb, isn't it awesome? I'm still saving up for my first bottle. Both Tam and Lirim will definitely get their HEA's eventually. Tam's story will be book 3.
Elizabeth Varlet
HI! Yes, both book 3 & 4 have been contracted by Carina Press. I'm not sure about release dates yet, but I will keep my website updated with info. If you want to keep up to date you can sign up for my newsletter or join my reader group on Facebook.
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Elizabeth Varlet
I love fantasy, but regular fantasy series always left me wanting more. I needed the HEA of romance with the epic-ness of a fantasy novel. So for NaNoWriMo about ten years ago, that's what I wrote. It has since morphed into a completely different story and an unbelievably complex universe, but it had humble beginnings.
Elizabeth Varlet
By reading. That is the number one inspiration for me. The more I read the more I seem to be motivated to write.
Elizabeth Varlet
I'm working on a bunch of things right now. I have Imperious Shroud which is Book Two in the Odren's Unrest series about %50 written. I have Damaged: Book One of the Sassy Boyz series almost ready for submission. I also have a few bonus chapters for newsletter subscribers in the works, Corrupted: Sassy Boyz - Book Two, and a potential Anthology happening.
Elizabeth Varlet
Butt in chair, fingers on keyboard.
Elizabeth Varlet
Having an outlet for the amazing worlds and characters that are constantly in my head.
Elizabeth Varlet
I have a lot of experience with writer's block. It took me over ten years to finish Abounding Dawn, and that was mostly because of fear, but also lack of understanding of my own characters.
In order to avoid this as much as possible, I've become a much better plotter. I take time to get to know my characters before I start writing.
I find whenever the words don't seem to flow easily, it's because something is wrong and I'm forcing things. When this happens I try to take a step back and work out what the issue is.
It's perfectly okay, in my opinion, to take a day or two (or even a week if necessary) to get your head back on straight before powering through. If you allow yourself this time and don't torture yourself or give into the guilt of not writing everyday. Then it will be easier to untangle whatever mess you have and get back on track.
In order to avoid this as much as possible, I've become a much better plotter. I take time to get to know my characters before I start writing.
I find whenever the words don't seem to flow easily, it's because something is wrong and I'm forcing things. When this happens I try to take a step back and work out what the issue is.
It's perfectly okay, in my opinion, to take a day or two (or even a week if necessary) to get your head back on straight before powering through. If you allow yourself this time and don't torture yourself or give into the guilt of not writing everyday. Then it will be easier to untangle whatever mess you have and get back on track.
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