When Patrick Met the Widow With Shawl by Wilfried F. Voss

On August 12, 2012, in Painted Wings & Giants' Rings, Wilfried F. Voss, Writing Update, by Editor

This story is an excerpt from the first draft of “Painted Wings and Giants’ Rings” by Wilfried F. Voss.

The Emotional Toll of Writing a Novel – Thoughts by Wilfried F. Voss

The saying is, when you write a post for your blog or even a fictional piece, you should write about something that reflects your expertise, something that you are very familiar with, something you know very well. In all consequence, knowledge can be replaced by passion when it comes to the topic of fantasy. But what happens when you combine knowledge and passion and write a fantasy novel? My point is, writing a novel takes time, meaning you are constantly involved with the passion aspect.

American Male Prostitute – Thoughts by Author Wilfried F. Voss

On August 7, 2011, in American Male Prostitute, Wilfried F. Voss, Writing Update, by Editor

To put it in a nutshell, today’s publishing world is divided into two principle sections. First, there is the exclusive pool of traditional publishers, and, second, the help-yourself shark tank represented by the so-called vanity publishers.

How I (Almost) Got A Book Deal Through Sex, Lies, And Deceit

Let me explain to those not familiar with the publishing business, a writers’ magazine cannot exist without the vast number of delusional writers who will never have the slightest chance of ever being published. In order to have your book published, you need to be talented and, as I was told from day one, the vast majority of our subscribers weren’t.

Peter Carroll – A British Writer Begins His Life’s Work At 77

On April 25, 2011, in Wilfried F. Voss, Writing & Publishing, Writing Update, by Editor

I had the distinct privilege, besides the author and his editor, to be the first to read Queen of Misfortune, and I have to admit I was not prepared for the deep emotions that came with reading Peter Carroll’s novel. Not only is Carroll’s excellent writing style absolutely captivating, but he also manages to convey with ease the intense feelings of love, joy, pain, and grief. As the sub-title (“Life is but a rehearsal for our everlasting love, my dear Lady Jane Grey”) indicates, Queen of Misfortune is not merely a Lady Jane Grey Novel; it is a story of true and unconditional love with almost Shakespearean dimensions. “Romeo and Juliet” comes to mind.