We're all busy writers, mothers, bosses, employees…well, you get the picture. There isn't enough time to GET TO KNOW everyone. But if you have two minutes, you'll meet a few authors and aspiring writers.
Today we'd like you to meet:
Name (the one you write under): Martha Ramirez
Two Second Bio (one or two lines):
Fiction writer and reviewer for Bookpleasures
YA Inspy Suspense.
Today we'd like you to meet:
Name (the one you write under): Martha Ramirez
Two Second Bio (one or two lines):
Fiction writer and reviewer for Bookpleasures
YA Inspy Suspense.
and Website:
www.martzbookz.com
www.martzbookz.blogspot.com
Published? :
Not traditionally. I have two children's books. (POD and self-pub).
Agent? :
No. Not yet.
www.martzbookz.com
www.martzbookz.blogspot.com
Published? :
Not traditionally. I have two children's books. (POD and self-pub).
Agent? :
No. Not yet.
A Few Things About You
Real Name or Pseudonym:
"Mart" Martha Ramirez
Currently Reading:
Lovely Bones
Next on Your Reading List:
City of Bones (How I got caught up in "bones" don't ask me. I have NO idea.)
Facebook or Twitter (include account name):
FB: Martha Ramirez https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1136456678
Twitter: MarthaJRamirez
Two authors (living or dead) you'd want to have dinner with:
Alyson Noel
Cherry Adair
Both authors are not just fabulous writers but genuine and good-hearted souls. I would love to have dinner with them. I'd have to invite James Scott Bell and Jessica Brody to our table too for the same reasons. Big party.
Jet-setter or armchair traveler:
Hmmm, probably armchair traveler. Especially after watching Celebrity Close Calls.
Tea or Coffee:
Tea.
Words to live by:
"Rejections are often gifts of direction."
-- Paul Young
Your Writing
Writing music:
Disney HD—not by choice. Actually Jessica Brody turned me onto using a white noise track. It's pretty cool. I tend to use it only when writing though not editing.
Character Inspirations:
I first see the big picture. What is the conflict and how will my character react?
From there, they literally come alive on their own. I know some writers who base them on people they know, I don't think I've ever had that happen. Not yet. Not 100%. Maybe subconsciously little bits and pieces of personality traits from people I am close to. But no clones.
Plot Inspirations:
This one is a hard one because I find I am better at writing than brainstorming.
It seems I need to brainstorm with cps to really get the ball rolling. But inspiration is everywhere. Movies, people, songs. Just gotta keep your eyes open. Sometimes I get an aha moment, other times I don’t.
Setting Inspirations:
This one is fun. I try to choose something that is exciting but yet familiar in a way where readers will feel comfortable. 'Cause after all, we are taking them for a ride, might as well make it an unforgettable one.
Plotter (carefully plot books) or Pantser (write from the seat of your pants):
I used to be a straight up SOTP/Pantster. Still am in a way. Nothing is set in stone but I'll tell you one thing. I will NEVER start a book WITHOUT Blake Snyder's Save the Cat. If you are not familiar with STC, I Highly recommend you to familiarize yourself. Here is a blog post I've written on Save the Cat.
Once you go cat, you won't go back.
http://martzbookz.blogspot.com/2011/01/save-cat.html
