![]() ![]() ![]() The world had too many writers and not enough agents. But finding a person to represent her was easier said than done. She spent the next six months searching for an agent. Once Maddy came to her, the other characters followed, including Beezle. And in his place was a short, slightly overweight female with a bad attitude. Before long, the brooding male had disappeared. ![]() When she first thought of the character, the author imagined a tall, brooding male.īut suddenly, Maddy’s voice came to her. It took her a month and a half to write ‘Black Wings.’ She remembers ruminating over a story about the Grim Reaper. But she thinks they will enjoy the experience if they relax and sink into each new book.Ĭhristina was 34 when she sold her debut novel to Penguin/Ace. She knows that the archaic language repels them. This is why she encourages young people to experiment with the classics. Unlike some of her peers, the author appreciates the days she spent in school because they compelled her to read books that did not appeal to her. She was obsessed with Lord of the Rings at the time, and her novel was a blatant attempt at recreating Tolkien’s work. The author was so dedicated to her craft that she wrote her first novel at the age of 12. In grade school, she took an interest in writing. ![]()
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