What's my advice for struggling authors?
How did my background in environmental studies influence my writing?
Find out the answers to these questions, and more, in my interview with Ingrid Foster.
While you're there, be sure to check out Ingrid's books. I just finished reading My Father's Magic and was stunned! I didn’t know what to expect with this book, especially since it’s
labeled as ‘suspense’, which is something I haven’t read much of, but I
can tell you I was very pleasantly surprised.
I felt like Alice
falling further and further down the rabbit hole of magic and mystery.
Whenever I thought I was starting to figure out where the story was
going, it would take an unexpected twist. As the story unfolded, it
became darker and more haunting, and I found myself thinking about the
story even when I wasn’t reading it. I especially liked the character
Esme. Her charisma, stamina, and flaws made her likeable and relatable.
She was painted so vividly that I felt like I was watching her in a
movie. Ingrid is a talented author. Her writing is
succinct and thoughtful, accentuating this fantastical suspense story.
Showing posts with label mystery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mystery. Show all posts
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Don't Be Afraid to Experiment - My Interview with Ingrid Foster
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A.I. Winters is an award-winning horror and fantasy author. Her titles include Summoner of Sleep, Strange Luck, The Nightmare Birds, and A Darling Secret.
Born in Northern California, Winters has since lived in every region of the country, but now resides in Colorado with her husband. She has published numerous articles on writing and publishing, and has worked as a grant writer and copy editor for non-profits, municipalities, and major corporations.
When not writing books, she enjoys breaking a sweat in Jiu-Jitsu class, baking desserts, and traveling.
Learn more at: www.aiwinters.com
Friday, October 28, 2016
Book Review - Harables by Haidji
I rarely read poetry or short stories these days, but I've been meaning to read Harables - a collection of interesting and honest short stories by Haidji - for quite some time. The book was free to download via Kindle Unlimited, which is always nice, and I tore through it in only a few days.
Each story contains meaningful and powerful messages, the central themes being: to not let go of our childish wonder, to be our true selves, and to always look for the good in our selves no matter what.
Her writing is incredibly vivid, and in many of the stories I was completely swept into the moment, and then left pondering the meaning of each story and how it related to my personal experiences.
Overall, Haidji's stories are unique, peculiar, interesting, alluring, and like nothing I’ve ever read before. Is it worth a read? Definitely! I'm looking forward to reading some of her other books now, especially SG- Suicide Game.
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Haidji actually just released a review of my latest book, The Nightmare Birds, today, so I thought I'd share a snippet of it:
"With a fast speed, this book is a mixture of fantasy, mystery and --could I say-- thriller? It is like being in a race where you aren't sure where the finish line is and don't know exactly who is racing with you or against you."I'm so thrilled that such a talented author said this about my book! You can read her full review HERE.
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A.I. Winters is an award-winning horror and fantasy author. Her titles include Summoner of Sleep, Strange Luck, The Nightmare Birds, and A Darling Secret.
Born in Northern California, Winters has since lived in every region of the country, but now resides in Colorado with her husband. She has published numerous articles on writing and publishing, and has worked as a grant writer and copy editor for non-profits, municipalities, and major corporations.
When not writing books, she enjoys breaking a sweat in Jiu-Jitsu class, baking desserts, and traveling.
Learn more at: www.aiwinters.com
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Five Star Review From Josephine's Library!
There was a very pleasant surprise waiting for me this morning. A stellar review of The Nightmare Birds from Josephine's Library! Here's a preview of the five star review:
"When I read Strange Luck, it was unlike anything I'd ever read before. It was an amazing mixture of mystery and fantasy...And with The Nightmare Birds Ms. Winters has succeeded in leaving me mesmerized all over again...With a dazzling array of characters and a vibrant plot, it's no wonder this book is near impossible to put down."You can read the full review HERE. If you'd like to check out her review of Strange Luck, you can find that HERE.
I'm so happy that the sequel is being so well received. Phew! I poured so much of my heart and soul into this story and have made it my mission to create something unique, mysterious, and imaginative, so reviews like this seriously make my week! Thank you so much. :D
If you've read my book(s), I'd love to hear what you think. Shoot me an email, post in the comments below, or send me a link to your review. Readers, like you, have the power to make or break a book, and every bit of feedback is appreciated.
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A.I. Winters is an award-winning horror and fantasy author. Her titles include Summoner of Sleep, Strange Luck, The Nightmare Birds, and A Darling Secret.
Born in Northern California, Winters has since lived in every region of the country, but now resides in Colorado with her husband. She has published numerous articles on writing and publishing, and has worked as a grant writer and copy editor for non-profits, municipalities, and major corporations.
When not writing books, she enjoys breaking a sweat in Jiu-Jitsu class, baking desserts, and traveling.
Learn more at: www.aiwinters.com
Sunday, March 20, 2016
Strange Luck Official Book Trailer!
It's here! I've been working on a new trailer and I'm so excited to finally share it with you. Please show your support by watching and liking the official Strange Luck book trailer. Thank you! :)
I'll be posting a teaser trailer of The Nightmare Birds soon. Stay tuned!
I'll be posting a teaser trailer of The Nightmare Birds soon. Stay tuned!
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A.I. Winters is an award-winning horror and fantasy author. Her titles include Summoner of Sleep, Strange Luck, The Nightmare Birds, and A Darling Secret.
Born in Northern California, Winters has since lived in every region of the country, but now resides in Colorado with her husband. She has published numerous articles on writing and publishing, and has worked as a grant writer and copy editor for non-profits, municipalities, and major corporations.
When not writing books, she enjoys breaking a sweat in Jiu-Jitsu class, baking desserts, and traveling.
Learn more at: www.aiwinters.com
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Strange Luck Review From Spines & Covers!
Today I was blown away by a wonderful review of Strange Luck from Spines & Covers. Getting good reviews is seriously the best thing in the world for an author! Whenever I get a new review I'm on the edge of my seat as I read every word. Then I'll re-read it like 3 or 4 times. Needless to say, this review certainly made my day.
Here’s a sample of the review: "It is a funky mixture of mystery and fantasy, leaving the reader to wonder if they had actually read the book or if it was all a dream." Check out the full review here.
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A.I. Winters is an award-winning horror and fantasy author. Her titles include Summoner of Sleep, Strange Luck, The Nightmare Birds, and A Darling Secret.
Born in Northern California, Winters has since lived in every region of the country, but now resides in Colorado with her husband. She has published numerous articles on writing and publishing, and has worked as a grant writer and copy editor for non-profits, municipalities, and major corporations.
When not writing books, she enjoys breaking a sweat in Jiu-Jitsu class, baking desserts, and traveling.
Learn more at: www.aiwinters.com
Friday, December 4, 2015
Strange Luck Giveaway
I have the giveaway itch...Enter this Amazon Giveaway for a chance to win a free copy of Strange Luck. Lucky number 500 will win.
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A.I. Winters is an award-winning horror and fantasy author. Her titles include Summoner of Sleep, Strange Luck, The Nightmare Birds, and A Darling Secret.
Born in Northern California, Winters has since lived in every region of the country, but now resides in Colorado with her husband. She has published numerous articles on writing and publishing, and has worked as a grant writer and copy editor for non-profits, municipalities, and major corporations.
When not writing books, she enjoys breaking a sweat in Jiu-Jitsu class, baking desserts, and traveling.
Learn more at: www.aiwinters.com
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