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Celebrating my hike to Summit this week. Hot, but worth the sweat.
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One more ridge and you’re at the Pacific Ocean. |
And a huge thanks to Darby Karchut for her generous giveaway. She sent me a $25 gift certificate for B and N. Guess which books I’ll be buying? You can check out Darby’s books HERE.
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Interview with Julie Musil
Hi Julie,
Is there a story behind your story that you wish to share? The ah-ha or lightning moment where the story inspiration struck?
Thanks for visiting here today! I’m looking forward to reading this one.
Here are the buy links for The Summer of Crossing Lines.
Now, of course, it’s time for my thought for the day. Ready? “Your whole life passes in front of your eyes before you die. This is called living.” Terry Pratchett, Author.
What are you celebrating this Friday? Have you read Julie’s book The Boy Who Love Fire? Ready to order The Summer of Crossing Lines? Happy Weekend!
Shooting Stars Mag says
I think having a community to turn too would be important for many jobs or hobbies, especially in the creative fields.
Julie Musil says
Carrie, Nas, and Medeia, thanks so much!
Medeia Sharif says
I enjoyed Julie's first book. What an interesting point of inspiration and it's so important to stick to a story despite initial flaws.
Nas says
Congratulations Julie! Great interview!
Carrie Butler says
Congratulations, Julie! 🙂
P.S. I LOVE Pratchett quotes!
Bish Denham says
I love reading about where a story idea came from. Both of Julie's books sound like something I'd enjoy. And Terry Prachett is right!
C. Lee McKenzie says
It's always interesting, isn't it? Authors are such an amazing group of people.
Julie Musil says
Bish, if you ever do get a chance to read them, I hope you enjoy 🙂
Heather Holden says
How exciting about that B&N gift certificate. Congrats!
And Julie's book sounds so intriguing! How cool that the news inspired it initially. Just goes to show that you never know when motivation will strike!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Books coming from news items is always exciting for me. That only serves to show how we take the real and serve it up in a different package. Julie does a bang up job.
Julie Musil says
Heather, so true, right? Now that I've got my eyes and ears open for plot ideas, the news takes on a whole new experience.
Julie Musil says
Leandra, thanks so much! I tell ya, on a Saturday morning, when I have all day to sleep in and I'm awake at 6:30 am, I wish I was a morning person!
Dean, thanks so much! I think it's cool that you're a pantser! I'm amazed at writers who just click away without any idea of where they're going. I need a definite road map.
Morgan, you are SO sweet! Thank you <3 <3
Morgan says
Julie is one of my favorite people EVER. Fab interview. So excited for her success. <3
C. Lee McKenzie says
You must be a fan. Welcome and thanks for your comment.
Dean K Miller says
I'm a pantser who i s seriously considering plotting as my work tends to run away from me and I can't keep up. I love that you found a moment and worked back from that. I did that to a degree as well. Much success with "Crossings" for you.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I love pantsers. Adventurous. Unpredictable.
Leandra Wallace says
I want to be a morning person, but alas, I am a night owl! I'll set my alarm for early and then 'snooze' it to death. =) Congrats on your newest release, Julie!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Come to my house and maybe I can pass on the morning person habit. If not, you can make dinner. I'll have already eaten breakfast by the time you get up. 🙂
L.G. Keltner says
That's a beautiful picture! And a $25 B&N gift card is a wonderful thing! Have a great weekend!
Julie Musil says
L.G., thanks for the visit!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Now I just have to find the time to go shopping. 🙂
Stephanie Faris says
Great interview. I love that cover! The way they used the crime tape to tie in with the "crossing lines" title is awesome!
Julie Musil says
Stephanie, your kind words mean a lot to me! That police tape was a fun thing to add in the cover shoot.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I agree. It's different and it's intriguing.
Angela Brown says
C Lee and Julie, I really enjoyed the interview. Julie, I am so excited about learning the inspiration for this story, which sounds very intriguing.
Julie Musil says
Angela, it's one of those things that a few years ago would've exited my radar as soon as the news was off. But now I'm always on the lookout for these little gems.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Hi Angela! Great to see you here for Julie.
Cherie Reich says
Congrats, Julie! The book sounds fantastic. Enjoyed the interview!
Julie Musil says
Cherie, thank you! I hope readers enjoy some mischief 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
If this is anything like The Boy Who Love Fire, you'll enjoy the read.
Mark Noce says
Great pic of your hike! Also, cool interview:)
Julie Musil says
Thanks for the visit, Mark!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Mark, you're very nice to stop by and say hello. Thanks.
Hilary Melton-Butcher says
Hi Lee – a gift card is always welcoming … and working backwards makes sense somehow! Great to read Julie here with you Lee … I'm not sure where those guns would have come from … congratulations on hiking up the top – next stop the Pacific … could be cooler there!
Cheers to you both – enjoy the weekend .. Hilary
C. Lee McKenzie says
Your comments are always so much better than my posts! Love 'em. 🙂
Julie Musil says
Hillary, thanks so much! You know, I still think about those kid in the truck. I wonder where they got the guns, and where the kids are now.
S.K. Anthony says
Congrats on your B&N gift cared, Lee!
Working backward, how interesting! I always know my ending but can't say I work backward. I have to try it! And congrats to Julie, The Summer of Crossing Lines sounds great!!!
C. Lee McKenzie says
I'm starting to walk backwards, too. Is that sign of something? Writeritis?
Julie Musil says
S.K., working backwards was a fun thing to try. Lee…you may want to see someone about that <3
Jemi Fraser says
Great interview ladies! I always start with my ending too, but I'm still struggling (really struggling!!!) with how to plot from there. I'm definitely a morning person too 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
While plotting, think in reverse, Jemi! 🙂
We should create an early morning club and meet once a week during the wee hours for some writer talk.
Julie Musil says
Early morning club! I like it! Even if it's virtual 🙂
T. Drecker says
Congrats on your B&N GC! I'm going to have to try the creative 1st strategy. I always put it later, and that does seem to be causing some problems.
C. Lee McKenzie says
It's hard to hold off on some information, but I'll agree with doing it. Keep the story moving forward as much as possible. One of my biggest issues.
Julie Musil says
T. it is a tough balance, isn't it? Deciding how much to trickle in and at what moment.
Catherine Stine says
Sounds like a really original tale, and what a fun cover!
Julie Musil says
Thanks, Catherine! I hope readers enjoy it 🙂
Elizabeth Varadan, Author says
Good interview. This certainly sounds like an interesting book. I was also interested in Julie's approach, doing the creative stuff first, before burning out on the other work.
Julie Musil says
Elizabeth, I swear, if I try to be creative at the end of the day it will NOT happen. That's what Seinfeld reruns are for! To entertain me when my brain is fried 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
Yay for those reruns. Love 'em.
L. Diane Wolfe says
It's been so many years since I've seen the Pacific Ocean.
I used to be a night owl, but as I've grown older I discovered I do better in the morning.
Julie Musil says
L. Diane, you know the weird thing? I wasn't even a night owl when I was younger. It seems my mind and body are wired to wake up at 6:30 am :/
C. Lee McKenzie says
Morning is my time. By 3PM I'm dragging and so is my brain.
Patricia Lynne says
I love that thought for a day. A good reminder to do something while you're living.
Julie Musil says
Patricia, I also loved that quote! What a great reason to get out there and LIVE!
C. Lee McKenzie says
I'll third that.
Suzanne Furness says
The beach I was on a couple of weeks ago was so toasty it actually burnt my foot! Note to self, always wear flips flops in hot places! Congrats to Julie, I enjoyed the interview.
Julie Musil says
Suzanne, ouch! I've done that, too! I've also been on beaches where I ran to the car just to get out of the wind. I'll take warm toes any time 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
Glad you stopped in to "chat" with Julie.
Alex J. Cavanaugh says
Our beaches are beyond toasty.
You worked backwards from the ending. That's how I write as well.
Congratulations again, Julie!
Julie Musil says
Alex, thanks! It was fun to work backwards from that initial spark. I had never written hat way before.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Writing from end to beginning must be our impatience to reach our goals. 🙂