| Author Page: Sylvie Nickels |
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I am of great age. After 35+ years as a travel writer, have returned to my first love of fiction
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What inspired you to write?
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Have been writing since I was aged ten, so what else should I continue to do (except breathe)?
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What genre do you write in?
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Nowadays mainly fiction with a cause-and-effect theme and a penchant for reconciliation. Earlier travel writing.
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What books have you written?
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My travel books are out of print.
Currently in print are: The Big Muddy (canoeing the Mississippi); a trilogy of novels on what war does to people; and Village 21, an anthology of short stories
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What is the address of your official web site?
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www.sylvienickels.com
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Who are your favourite authors?
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Karen Armstrong, Jean M Auel, David Guterson, Philip Pullman, Carol Shields.
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What are your top five writing and/or publishing tips for budding authors?
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- Write every day, don't wait for 'inspiration'
- When stuck, ask yourself 'what if…?'"
- If you decide to self-publish, remember that writing a book is a doddle compared to marketing it.
- Choose subjects you care about - it always shows.
- Never write 'tongue-in-cheek'.
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Any final words of wisdom?
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Just get on with it
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