A Debut Novel
Show Notes with Links:
- Amber Herbert’s debut novel is Lipstick Covered Magnet, a “genre-bending debut that weaves the intricacies of healing with delusion and suspense.”
- She gives us an elevator pitch for this novel geared toward college-age readers.
- Amber discusses her inspiration for writing a book about stalking as her debut nove.
- Lyrics from the song “Lipstick Covered Magnet” by the group The Front Bottoms were in line with her story.
- We talk about delusional characters, how she got into Connor’s mind (the stalker), and how she interwove the story line between the two main characters.
- We talk about participation in NaNoWriMo
- She talks about visiting London, her love of Shakespeare, and her tendency toward being an Anglophile.
- We talk about the allusions to books and films Amber has read/viewed.
- We both discuss our dark Muses!
- I read a section about catfishing and the dangers of Facebook and revealing too much about ourselves.
- We discuss counselling, healing, and telling our stories of horror and trauma.
- A cautionary tale, Lipstick Covered Magnet is a book men should read.
- Amber discusses her other novels, surprises in writing, and lucid dreaming!
- Amber provides some advice to new writers.
- As the technology chairperson for Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers (RMFW), she is also coordinating speakers and workshops for this year’s Colorado Gold Writers Conference. Registration is still open!
Find out more about Amber Herbert at her website: amberherbert.com and contact her at amber@amberherbert.com
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