Book Goodies

Find great books, bargains and freebies!

  • Home
  • Authors: Tell Readers About Your Book
  • Advertising
    • Buy Home Page Features
    • Advertise Your Bargain Book
    • List Your Free eBook
    • Feature Your PermaFree Book
    • BookGoodies Multi-site Landing Pages And Book Buyer’s Guides
    • Author Advertising PrePay and Save!
  • Deals Newsletter
  • Featured Books
    • Buyer’s Guides
  • Book and Kindle Sleeves
  • Free Printable Bookmarks
  • Sites in the BookGoodies Network
  • Inspirational Thoughts and Affirmations
  • Free Books
  • PermaFree Books
  • Featured Free and Bargain Books
  • Bargain Books Under $3
  • Buyer’s Guides
  • Interviews With Authors
    • Podcasts with Authors
  • Authors Start Here
    • Authors: Tell Readers About Your Book
    • BookGoodies MEGA Submit Book Buyers Guide
    • Submit Your Interview
    • Feature Your Free Books
    • Feature Your Bargain Books
  • Giveaways from BookGoodies
You are here: Home / Interviews With Authors / Interview with Author – Tracy Sherwood

Interview with Author – Tracy Sherwood

By Book Goodies Leave a Comment

DSC_8441
About Tracy Sherwood:
I had two great aspirations–to be a screenwriter and to become an author. When I was five, I worked at creating my first book, “Ragmop the Mischeivous Dog” (based on the misadventures of her sheepdog, Gulliver). Even then, I considered writing a serious business. My heroes at the time were characters who pushed the boundaries to discover what was on the other side.

But my real inspirations have been my mother, a college lecturer in English, and my father, a former Marine and internationally reknowned cartoonist. They both instilled a passion for the arts and the fighting spirit to pursue a writing career.

My debut novel, DEATH GRIP, is influenced by the plight of returning military women expected to resume their demanding roles as wives and mothers while struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. However, DEATH GRIP is a story for the survivors of any tragic event and their loved ones who suffer along with them.

What inspires you to write?
Curiosity.

Tell us about your writing process.
My process is to not have a process. Sometimes I will begin with a concept or a character that I build a story around. There is really no wrong method to writing except…not writing. However, I will say that a strong theme is of the most importance. Theme is the spine whereby plot and character are the connective tissue that create a cohesive, meaningful story. The thematic question begins the character’s journey that ends with the answer.

For Fiction Writers: Do you listen (or talk to) to your characters?
I let them take over the writing. It makes my job a lot easier.

What advice would you give other writers?
Dig deep. Dig deeper. Dig deeper still.

How did you decide how to publish your books?
I enjoy the teamwork of having a publisher. But some writers enjoy being more entrepreneurial. It is much easier now to self-publish and create a brand through social media. I would advise new authors to check out all their opportunities.

What do you think about the future of book publishing?
I think there is a need for traditional print books for the tactile pleasure that enhances the reading experience. However, this is the digital age and many people want the convenience of e-readers. Hopefully, there will continue to be room for both.

What genres do you write?: contemporary, thriller, horror

What formats are your books in?: eBook

Website(s)
Link To Tracy Sherwood Page On Amazon

Your Social Media Links
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest

Filed Under: Interviews With Authors


Free and Bargain Books delivered to your email daily, subscribe now to find great new books every day.

Are you looking for ebook deals? We have them! We also have free ebooks - check them out!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Sign up for our Featured and Bargain Books Newsletter

Fiction

  • Fiction
  • Action & Adventure
  • Drama
  • Fantasy
  • Historical
  • Horror
  • Mystery/Suspense
  • Paranormal
  • Romance
  • Romance – Erotica
  • Science Fiction
  • Women’s Fiction
  • Fiction Audio Books

Listen to Your Favorite Books

Nonfiction

  • Art/Photography/Coffee Table
  • Biographies & Memoirs
  • Body/Mind/Spirit
  • Business Books
  • Cooking and Food Books
  • Crafts and Hobbies
  • Educational/How-to
  • Essays
  • Faith and Religion
  • Gardening Books
  • Health & Fitness
  • Humor
  • Inspiration and Photography Books
  • Pet and Animal Books
  • Science and Math
  • Travel
  • Nonfiction Audio Books

More Good Stuff

  • Featured Books
  • Children and Young Adult Books
  • *Reading Room
    • Interviews With Authors
    • Audio Books
      • Nonfiction Audio Books
      • Fiction Audio Books
  • Spanish
  • Giveaways from BookGoodies
  • Readers: What Podcasts Do You Listen To?
  • Readers: What Devices do You Use to Read eBooks?
  • Readers: What Do You Like on an Author’s Website?

For Authors

  • Authors: Tell Readers About Your Book
  • Author Interview – Tell Us About Yourself
  • BookGoodies MEGA Submit Book Buyers Guide
  • Advertise Your Bargain Books
  • Advertise Your Free eBook
  • Advertise Your PermaFree Book
  • Universal Link Tool for Amazon Books
  • Subscribe to Our Newsletters
  • BookGoodies News

Copyright © 2022 BookGoodies Network