Ask the Author: Amy Harmon
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Amy Harmon
There are some great middle grade and YA versions of Deborah Samson's story already out there, but nothing for adults. I really wanted her story known by the grown ups, and adult fiction is what I write. But thank you for reading and caring about her story. She was a remarkable woman.
Amy Harmon
Thank you! The Outlaw Noble Salt releases TUESDAY! I hope you love that one too.
Amy Harmon
I never remember what lit the first spark or inspired the beginning threads. I just really love medieval stories and folklore and families, everything these books are made up of.
Amy Harmon
I'm trying to think which books you are talking about. xo No. No preference for sons over daughters. I have two of each.
Amy Harmon
I wrote that especially for the book. I would love to turn it into a song with music at some point--I was a songwriter at one time, and my son Paul Travis is a talented singer/songwriter as well. Maybe I'll give it to him. xo
Amy Harmon
Cheryl,
Thank you. It's a message I need as well, almost daily. Thank you for reading. I hope you like my new one that's releasing soon. A Girl Called Samson is all about that kind of strength.
Thank you. It's a message I need as well, almost daily. Thank you for reading. I hope you like my new one that's releasing soon. A Girl Called Samson is all about that kind of strength.
Amy Harmon
Thank you for this, Shayna. I hope you'll keep reading. xo
Amy Harmon
Every book I write tends to have a love story at the heart, so I can't steer you toward something of mine that's less romantic. You might really like The First Girl Child and The Second Blind Son, however. They have a Vikings, The Last Kingdom feel to them, with lots of story, lots of intrigue, history and magic all combined. If you enjoyed What the Wind Knows, however, I really do think you'll like all my books, even with the romance.
Amy Harmon
It was always the thing I was best at. I didn't write my first full length novel until I was in my thirties--busy raising kiddos and trying to survive. It was not until the advent of self-publishing that I just jumped into the river or writers with my humble offerings and told myself to swim. I've since found a publisher and thousands of readers. I've been swimming ever since. Hardest thing I've ever done. Best thing I've ever done. I hope I can keep writing until the day I die.
Amy Harmon
Hi Steve, not with less romance. :-) I tend to sneak the love stories into all my books. I hope you finished it and loved it.
Amy Harmon
I hope you went back and read the first book. A rune is a symbol. If it's on the skin, it would probably look like a tattoo or scar. On wood, an engraving, etc.
Amy Harmon
I hope so too. I think so many people don't know that I write all kinds of stories. I had a reader the other day apologize to me. She'd read half a dozen of my books without realizing I was the same author. I guess I need better branding! :-)
Amy Harmon
I'm proud of all my stories for different reasons. I know the blood, sweat, and tears I put into each one. I can probably tell you a favorite thing about each, if I sat and thought about it. I love What the Wind Knows and Where the Lost Wander because they have my own family history in them. That's always exciting. I love From Sand and Ash because it was a huge Mount Everest for me, a book I didn't know if I could write. I love The First Girl Child and The Second Blind Son because they stretched me so much. I love The Songbook of Benny Lament because the story line was so complicated and so delicious--another stretch. I'm so lucky I've been able to write so many genres and make a living at it. I hope my readers will keep following wherever I go.
Amy Harmon
I'm proud of all my stories for different reasons. I know the blood, sweat, and tears I put into each one. I can probably tell you a favorite thing about each, if I sat and thought about it. I love What the Wind Knows and Where the Lost Wander because they have my own family history in them. That's always exciting. I love From Sand and Ash because it was a huge Mount Everest for me, a book I didn't know if I could write. I love The First Girl Child and The Second Blind Son because they stretched me so much. I love The Songbook of Benny Lament because the story line was so complicated and so delicious--another stretch. I'm so lucky I've been able to write so many genres and make a living at it. I hope my readers will keep following wherever I go.
Amy Harmon
I know my earlier books are marketed as YA in many other countries--probably because of the age of the characters, most are young adults--but I have never written with a particular audience in mind. Many of my most loyal readers are senior citizens. I get the most beautiful letters from my oldest readers. I received on the other day from an 87 yr old widower who loved Making Faces. He asked me to write a book with an "old timer' as my main character, and he's really got me thinking about it. Thank you for reading and for your enthusiasm. A Girl Called Samson is a book I'm very excited about. I hope you love it too.
Amy Harmon
I have already finished another book --yes historical fiction --which will be released in March of 2021. It is set in 1960 in the NYC music scene. Announcements on title and blurb coming soon. Stay tuned.
Amy Harmon
I had another one planned, but I have several projects that are due first. Have you tried The First Girl Child? It has the same feel, and there will be a second book in that world coming in 2021. xo
Amy Harmon
Thank you, Julie. How do I do it? I think the answer must be that I've just refused to stop writing. I am grateful every day I've found success doing what I love and that readers keep picking up my books. Thank you for your sweet message.
Amy Harmon
Thank you, Shelley. I've found that if the characters are compelling and the emotion true, the excessive sex or vulgarity is unnecessary to capture the reader's attention. So glad my books work for you. xo
Amy Harmon
Thank you! Signed copies are available there now. Thank you so much for asking and for your kind words.
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