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Marina Anderson On Writing
Author Guest / December 12, 2015

My first book, a paranormal novel called THE DEVIL’S CHILD, was published in 1983. Since then I’ve had over thirty books published world-wide. Has my writing improved? I certainly hope so! Has my style of writing changed? Not really. Let me explain. For me, writing has always flowed quickly from brain to paper. No matter what my book’s genre may be, it’s the characters who are important to me. If I get them right, then they will help me write the story. They often take over, and I go down highways and byways that I had never originally intended, but for me this works well. If it’s not broken, then don’t fix it! The character’s names are vital for me too. I always need a vivid picture of the characters in my mind, and their names must suit them, their role in the story and appeal to the readers, whilst at the same time if possible they should reflect the type of person they are. David is a name that I used for a character who was, outwardly at least, very correct and professional. When he turned out to be totally different the surprise at the life he led was…