A Conversation with Charm Baker,
Author of "Experimenting With Murder"
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| Featured Author, Charm Baker "Experimenting With Murder" |
When did you know that you wanted to be a serious writer?
I went back to school after my only child was school age and he decided I was no longer his best friend. I was Majoring in Early Childhood Education, and had to take a speech class as a requirement. One semester I entered a speech writing contest, and though my speech won second place for delivery, I knew my “writing” was better than the guy that came in ahead of me. I didn’t care since it was actually a “speech” and not a writing contest. I smiled and happily accepted the 2nd place certificate and the $100 prize. It was then that I knew I wanted to be a serious writer.
What do you find to be the best time to write?
I find the best time to write is when I'm up alone in the wee hours (between 1am and 4 or 5am). I'm more productive because I have fewer interruptions, however, my thoughts seem to be more fertile the first thing in the morning (7am - 10am), especially after my morning walk.
What is your writing process?
My writing process is simple: Write and don't stop writing until I've made myself and everyone around me CRAZY! When I'm in the middle of a project, I don't want to do anything; eat, sleep, or even groom myself (Yep! Things start to get pretty ripe!).
Where do you find inspiration as a writer?
Like most writers, I find inspiration in everything I see and hear. I love to people watch, animal watch, nature watch, and simply observe life in general. I especially love it when a subject speaks to me. That was the way it happened with the subject of my new book, “Experimenting With Murder”. I had been toying with an idea for years, but it wasn’t until I saw the television program "Mermaids: The New Evidence" that I decided to start the book. I ended up with a different story than the one I started writing. Even though there are a lot of elements with the murder, the secret experiments, and not to mention the mermaids, somehow, it all came together like it was supposed to.
What motivated you to become an indie author?
I was motivated to become an indie author because it seemed to be the next progressive stage in the online writing process. I started writing at a time when snail mail was the only method of submission. Back then, it was totally acceptable to display all the Rejection letters you received on your wall of goals. We wore them like a badge of courage because it meant that you were serious about your craft. But after awhile, rejection starts getting old. Indie authors get the opportunity to reach audiences that they may have never been able to reach while waiting around to be published by traditional means..
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
When I'm not writing, I spend my time with books, literally. My son runs an online book business and I help him process, package and mail books out on a daily basis. Books are in my blood. I also enjoy reading and sharing my thoughts about the awesome titles I find when I’m looking for new writers. I try to help authors promote their books and obtain those "oh so hard to get" reviews.
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More About the Author
Charm Baker is a Los Angeles based Author and freelance writer. She has been writing online for over a decade. Family and friends are among the things that Charm enjoys, when she's not working on some writing project. Charm has written hundreds of non-fiction articles for popular writing websites. Over the years, she has covered a variety of topics and had her work published all over the web. While many articles bear her byline, she’s also done a lot of ghost writing for private clients as well. With her recently published title: "Experimenting With Murder" on sale now, Charm stays busy looking for creative ways to promote the sci-fi thriller. For the “back story” and the inspiration for the book, follow this link to the press release: http://bit.ly/1dBZ5gO
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FOR MORE INFO
Website: http://charmbaker.info
Follow Charm Baker Twitter: https://twitter.com/CharmWriter
Follow Charm Baker on Facebook: http://facebook.com/charm.baker
Read the Story Behind the Book: http://on.fb.me/1faFy8w
View Press Release: http://bit.ly/1dBZ5gO
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BUY BOOK
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/411711
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Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Experimenting-With-Murder-Thrilling-Adventure-ebook/dp/B00ILQ506O
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Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/experimenting-with-murder-charm-baker/1118739545?ean=2940045718264
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