As a teenager, Elise Cyr wrote a story about a girl, her horse, and their desperate escape from a powerful warlock. It wasn’t your typical adolescent musing. It became the basis of Cyr’s debut novel, “Siege of the Heart,” recently published by Lyrical Press. (more…)
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Debut Author Elise Cyr’s Biggest Publishing Lesson: Be Your Own Advocate
Posted by cindyfazzi on August 8, 2014
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2014/08/08/debut-author-elise-cyrs-biggest-publishing-lesson-be-your-own-advocate/
Debut Author Priscille Sibley’s Advice to Writers: Not so Fast
As the famous writing motto goes: Write what you know. Priscille Sibley, a neonatal intensive care nurse, certainly knows the subject matter of her debut novel, The Promise of Stardust. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on March 15, 2014
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2014/03/15/debut-author-priscille-sibleys-advice-to-writers-not-so-fast/
A Top Literary Agent Shares Valuable Insights

“Jocund” by Nina Fazzi
I recently participated in an online discussion forum featuring a top literary agent, who shared her insights on a wide range of topics: from author’s platform to book contracts and more. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on February 24, 2014
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2014/02/24/a-top-literary-agent-shares-valuable-insights/
Debut Author Alex Myers: Don’t Be Afraid to Set a Draft Aside
Alex Myers admits he’s lucky—he wrote a novel, got an agent, and published his book successfully. But he adds: “I was persistent, patient, and flexible. That might have helped.” (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on February 22, 2014
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2014/02/22/debut-author-alex-myers-dont-be-afraid-to-set-a-draft-aside/
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