Author Birthday – 1 November – Karen Marie Moning

Happy Birthday, Karen Marie Moning, born on 1 November 1964.

Karen Marie Moning Quotes

1. The only other calling I ever felt was an irrepressible desire to be Captain of my own Starship. I was born in the wrong century and it wasn’t possible, so I chose to explore the universe by writing fiction instead. Books are doors to endless adventure. (Goodreads)
2. I often think the biggest difference between an unpublished writer and a published one is dedication and commitment to the craft, hunger to communicate and the discipline to keep pursuing your goals despite criticism and rejection. I have a binder full of rejection letters and considered each one affirmation–proof that I was trying, being fearless, chasing my dream. (Goodreads)
3. You have to do your very best work and put yourself out there, whether self-publishing or traditional. When you chase a dream, the universe conspires to help you get it. (Goodreads)
4. I’ve found that the virtually the only time I get blocked is if I’ve veered off course from my vision for that book. If I can’t write for two days in a row, I stop trying, go for a long walk and connect with nature which always inspires me, then go back and read what I’ve written to date. Inevitably I find where I went wrong, cut that scene or scenes, refresh my mental browser and start over with a blank page from that point. It’s hard to push that delete button, but so worth the reward. (Goodreads)
5. Word count isn’t what matters. They have to be the *right* words. For me, writer’s block is my subconscious telling me I’ve screwed up and need to stop until I fix it. (Goodreads)
6. I love books, by the way, way more than movies. Movies tell you what to think. A good book lets you choose a few thoughts for yourself. Movies show you the pink house. A good book tells you there’s a pink house and lets you paint some of the finishing touches, maybe choose the roof style, park your own car out front. My imagination has always topped anything a movie could come up with. (Darkfever)

Karen Marie Moning is the #1 NYT bestselling American author of the Fever Series (featuring iconic protagonist MacKayla Lane), the Highlander novels, and The Watch Hill Trilogy. She writes paranormal romance and urban fantasy. Beyond the Highland Mist was published in 1999 and nominated for two RITA awards. She then published six more novels in her award-winning Highlander series, and received the RITA Award for Best Paranormal Romance in 2001 for The Highlander’s Touch. Known for her intricate worldbuilding, rich Fae mythology, and masterfully complex characters, Moning has sold nearly 12 million copies in 30 countries. Follow her on Instagram @karenmariemoningofficial

Source for photograph: Goodreads

by Amanda Patterson
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