Shared Experience
by Erin Simpson
Inspired in part by the brutal murder of a fellow intern, bestselling crime novelist CJ Lyons left her medical career to write full time. With both traditional and self-published books, CJ engages her devoted readers to propel her books up the bestseller charts and ultimately give back to her community. Selling over 2 million copies of her 27 books, CJ and her readers have donated $100,000 to deserving charities and helped 70 police departments receive specialized training to solve crimes. […]
Turn the Page
by Erin Simpson
Writing a novel is a daunting challenge for every writer, from novice to experienced. National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) challenges writers to write an entire novel, at least 50,000 words, in the month of November. The writing program has attracted an avid following, including Sujin Headrick, who has written at least one novel every November for the past twelve years. “I can type as fast as I think, which is really helpful,” she says. […]
Turn the Page
by Erin Simpson
Writing a novel had always been in the back of Lisa Beazley’s mind, but while she was juggling a family and a full time career, it never seemed like a practical option. A move to Singapore led her to write her first word of fiction in novelist Erika Mailman’s online writing class. Erika may never meet her students in person, but she’s creating a lasting impact on students like Lisa through empathy, accountability, and online collaboration. […]
