The Scavenger, from start to finish, was a crazy and amazing process. It's one thing to talk about and discuss it, but it's another thing to see it. I've put together a little video to help give you a better idea of how I execute my writing plans and ideas. I hope you enjoy 'Scribbles …
Author: J. L. Willow
J. L. Willow is the author of The Scavenger, the short story collection A Weighted Soul, and the Amazon bestselling novel Missing Her. She graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Engineering in mechanical engineering and a minor in engineering management. While she spends her days working in her field of study, her nights are spent dreaming up new thrilling (and often horrifying) tales.
Nanowrimo Update: Running Low on Steam
Writing is hard work. There's a reason not everyone is an author. It takes a ton of time, work and perseverance that some people just aren't ready to commit to. And sometimes, it's those last few steps of the writing process that can sometimes be the most difficult part of the entire ordeal. Most times, …
Title Troubles
Titling a work (any work) can be one of the harder parts of writing. Whether it’s a novel or even a simple school paper, trying to condense massive quantities of material into a single word or phrase that is both memorable and packs a punch is no easy feat. There are a few ways writers …
THE SCAVENGER Release: A Reflection
The day is finally here! My debut novel, The Scavenger, is now available on Amazon! I cannot tell you how long I've dreamed about this moment. There's honestly still a part of me that doesn't believe it's happening. I think as writers we can sometimes get swept up in our current work and forget to …
NaNoWriMo Update: Why Nano?
Happy seventh day of Nano, everyone! I hope everyone is working hard and writing well. (If you're new here and don't know what NaNoWriMo is, check out my previous blog post about it here!) Just a quick update on how Between the Lines is coming along: It's going great! I hit 10k a few days …
NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER: The Scavenger
My debut, novel, The Scavenger, is now available for pre-order on Amazon and Kindle! The official release date is November 13, 2017. If you order via Kindle, it will be downloaded directly onto your device on the day of launch. If you order via Amazon, please leave 3-5 business days to allow your book to …
The Social (Media) Network
If you ask a writer what the most difficult part of getting a book from a computer onto a shelf is, they’re most likely not going to respond with ‘writing.’ Although this might sound crazy for those who are currently writing and asking themselves, “How is this easy?”, it’s not easy. No part of the …
Bookworm Reviews: I’m Thinking of Ending Things
Title: I'm Thinking of Ending Things Author: Iain Reid Genre: Horror, Thriller, Suspense Review: After finishing this book, I found one sentence to describe it perfectly: "You'll be scared and you won't know why . . ." The book follows a woman as she embarks on a trip with her boyfriend, Jake, to visit his …
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Why Support Groups are Crucial for Writers Everywhere
A couple days ago, I was sitting with a good friend of mine named Emma. I was trying to think of something to write a blog post about. When I told her this, she jokingly responded that I should write the blog post about her. I laughed, thought for a moment, and then said, “Okay.” …
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RELEASE DATE REVEAL: The Scavenger
For those of you who have been keeping up to date with my whereabouts, you'll know that the proofs of The Scavenger came! They look absolutely gorgeous, and I cannot wait to see your reactions when the book's released. 🙂 After loads of hard work, I finally have a release date! Because this is my …
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