Finnian Burnett

Author, Educator, Cat Person

Welcome to the 5 Questions Series. Each week, I’ll ask five questions of some of my favorite authors, editors, publishers, and other industry professionals. This week, I’m talking with Sara Power. I was so thrilled when I saw the announcement that your short story collection sold. Can you talk a little about that book, what it’s about and …

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What Makes Them Tick? Digging Deeper to Create Authentic Characters When readers fall in love with a creative work, they aren’t falling in love with the plot. They’re falling in love with the characters. Creating a character that readers can love comes from a deeper understanding of your character’s inner workings through investigating traumas, triggers, …

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Welcome to the 5 Questions Series. Each week, I’ll ask five questions of some of my favorite authors, editors, publishers, and other industry professionals. This week, I’m talking with Michele Wong. Your story, The Inevitable Recipe for Solace, won first place in Flash Fiction Magazine’s contest. (Ed. Note. I was the judge and I love this story.) There …

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Welcome to the 5 Questions Series. Each week, I’ll ask five questions of some of my favorite authors, editors, publishers, and other industry professionals. This week, I’m talking with José Pablo Iriarte. Okay, before we dive into writing, I’ve heard a rumor that you are a wild singing person. Is this true and can you tell me about …

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Welcome to the 5 Questions Series. Each week, I’ll ask five questions of some of my favorite authors, editors, publishers, and other industry professionals. This week, I’m talking with Katherine Rupley. Let’s start with the most important question first. Who is your favourite Star Trek character? Clearly, Lieutenant Uhura (Nichelle Nichols) and Spock (Leonard Nimoy) Tell me about …

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