The Beauty of “Genius” & Spring

The Beauty of “Genius” & Spring

May 5, 2017 | Movies, Writing

 I wanted to open with this clip from the movie Genius because I love it so much. It’s part of a much larger sequence where Max Perkins helps Thomas Wolfe edit Look Homeward, Angel, and the whole thing is just beautiful. At one point Max wonders if editors...
Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Mar 10, 2017 | Personal, Writing

Happy New Year! Yes, I know it’s March. But since it’s technically still a new year… Happy New Year! March – can you believe it?  Good lord, time flies when you’re busy! But it’s past time that I checked in and let y’all know...
Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 24, 2016 | Commentary, Personal, Writing

I’m usually not a fan of the Holidays but this year seems to be different. Today I was thinking about where I am as a writer and what I’m grateful for, and you know, while the list isn’t especially long, it’s pretty significant. I had been...
Let’s Talk Canon pt. 1

Let’s Talk Canon pt. 1

Oct 28, 2016 | Writing

That moment you realize that what you wrote in book 1 of your series is canon. 😮 — Susan-Alia Terry (@susan_alia) August 28, 2016 I know it sounds silly, but this realization was pretty huge. I was just starting to seriously think about the next book, and where the...
Coming Darkness Character Poll – Who are you voting for?

Coming Darkness Character Poll – Who are you voting for?

May 8, 2016 | Writing

In celebration of the $0.99 promotion of the Coming Darkness e-book, I decided to do something fun. This being an election year, I asked my characters about their thoughts on the election and the candidates. More than a few of the answers surprised me! The Coming...