Interview with the Authors of new Anthology for Writers, Grit for the Oyster: 250 Pearls of Wisdom for Aspiring Writers

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More than a how-to, Grit for the Oyster: 250 Pearls of Wisdom for Aspiring Authors is a confidence-building book is designed to draw readers to a closer relationship with God, to affirm their calling to write, and to offer pithy practical guidance from successful writers like Terri Blackstock, Martha Bolton, James Scott Bell, Liz Curtis Higgs, Dr. Gary Chapman, and David Kopp.

We interviewed the creators of this anthology – Joanna Bloss, Debora Coty, Suzanne Woods Fisher and Faith Tibbetts – to find out more about their book and how four moms happened to come together to provide words of wisdom for aspiring authors.

Thank you for this interview, Suzanne, Debora, Faith, and Joanna. Can you tell us a little about yourself and how long you’ve been writing?

We’re inspirational writers from the four corners of the country who got together through a writers' conference in California in 2006. We were all on different legs of our writing journeys but were united by the desire to pen a motivational book for writers that affirms, builds confidence and inspires, while at the same time offering pithy practical guidance.

Do you write full-time?

Suzanne writes full time and Deb, Faith and Jo work full or part-time. We are all moms and squeeze precious writing moments from full schedules. As you no doubt know, writers write. Even when you’re not physically tapping at the keyboard, ideas are marinating in your brain.

Can you tell us a little about your latest book?

Grit for the Oyster: 250 Pearls of Wisdom for Aspiring Writers is a powerful motivator for aspiring and experienced writers, offering wit, wisdom and inspiration to take that first step and persevere through the writing journey. There are many books that address the mechanics of writing and getting published, but not about the heart of writing. Bestselling author Terri Blackstock calls Grit for the Oyster “A great way to start each writing day…a treasure trove of encouraging words for writers.”

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