Elizabeth Hunter Writes

paranormal and contemporary romance/ thoughts about writing and life

“Tell your story walking”

“tell a lie sometimes, tell the truth when it suits you, and when you’ve lost your way tell a story.” I’ve been thinking a lot about storytelling lately. Not just … Continue reading

May 24, 2012 · 4 Comments

Why self publishing (part deux): Or throw some of those rules out the window, people

Most of you who have read this blog for a while know that I had my reasons to publish independently, free from both the constraints and the support of a … Continue reading

May 23, 2012 · 1 Comment

I’m all over the place.

I’m posting teasers for A Fall of Water and even one for Carwyn’s book! I’m extolling the virtues of editing! I’m running my own mini-blog tour! I’m giving away stuff … Continue reading

May 16, 2012 · 4 Comments

News, updates, and “ARGH!”

I’ve taken a few days off (“Really?” Yes, really.) and I’m enjoying a writing break before I start on my next couple of projects. The cover reveal for the fourth … Continue reading

May 9, 2012 · 3 Comments

Not just a pretty face

The past few weeks I’ve been brushing up and doing final edits on the contemporary romance that I once published here on the blog. I’m aiming for publication on The … Continue reading

March 30, 2012 · 16 Comments

Five reasons any writer might want to write fan fiction.

The past few weeks, the existence and prevalence of fan fiction has come to the national media. A lot of people still aren’t familiar with fan fiction and what it … Continue reading

March 16, 2012 · 5 Comments

Metaphor, Guy Clark, and The Cape

I’m in awe of good songwriters. A good song is a complete story told in three or four minutes. Set to music. Now, I’m a decent writer, but I hold … Continue reading

January 26, 2012 · 5 Comments

Alpha Characters and the Power Dynamic

When you write in romance, particularly paranormal romance with it’s endless possibilities for the supernatural, you hear a lot about the “alpha” hero. The alpha hero can be defined in … Continue reading

January 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Ten Things I Learned About Independent Publishing in 2011

1. It can be done. This may seem obvious to many of you, but a year ago, the thought of doing this wasn’t even on my radar. I can thank … Continue reading

December 27, 2011 · 13 Comments
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