Tell us about yourself.:
Claire Gem is a multi-award winning author of romantic suspense & women's fiction.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?:
Claire grew up in a small town in upstate New York with her old-fashioned parents & three brothers. Attending a small, parochial school, Claire spent much of her time with her nose in a book. In the seventh grade, her English teacher told her she had a talent for writing–and not to waste it. Any time she gets discouraged, she remembers Miss Prather's advice.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
An early riser, Claire likes to get the words down before the sun creeps over the horizon.
What authors have influenced you?
Claire grew up in a small town in upstate New York with her old-fashioned parents & three brothers. Attending a small, parochial school, Claire spent much of her time with her nose in a book. In the seventh grade, her English teacher told her she had a talent for writing–and not to waste it. Any time she gets discouraged, she remembers Miss Prather's advice.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Read, read, read. Whatever you want to write, read every book you can get your hands on in that genre. The library is your best friend.
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