Write for the Love of it!
Interview with Author P.M. Terrell – New Release, Writing and Marketing
Glenna Mageau, Award Winning Author, Speaker, Writing Coach
My interview with P.M. Terrell. We talk about her new release, a children’s book – The Adventures of Blade and Rye; writing – what inspires her and keys to writing; and marketing your book.
Patricia McClelland Terrell, who writes under the pen name p.m. terrell, has had 21 books published in several genres, including her award-winning suspense novels and historical/adventure creative non-fiction. She has been writing full-time since 2002. Prior to that time, she founded and operated two computer companies in the Washington, DC area with a specialty in detecting cybercrime.
She is the co-founder of The Book ‘Em Foundation and the founder of the annual Book ‘Em North Carolina Writers Conference and Book Fair, which raises awareness of the link between high crime rates and high illiteracy rates.
She is also the founder of The Novel Business, which provides information on effective marketing and promotional techniques for the published author.
The Adventures of Blade and Rye is her first children’s book, which will be released on November 22, just in time for the holidays.
The Adventures of Blade and Rye
“You might need to get out of your own way.”
Some Key Tips from our Chat
If the idea is meant to be there, it will stick around. So when you get an idea, play with it. Where does it go? Does it allow you to grow it?
If the idea is meaning you have to force it, then let it go. If it doesn’t flow, it’s not worth fighting with.
Are you passionate about your idea? Is it something that will stick with you for 5 or 6 months? Is it something you want to step into for that time?
There is a difference between putting words down on paper and feeling those words as you write.
If you’re not passionate about what you’re writing, it comes through on the page.
If you are just pushing out words, then something will be missing in your writing.
If you force a story, you are missing something.
Be passionate about what you write!
Glenna Mageau is the author of Do You Know Your Mom's Story? and Do You Know Your Dad's Story? She is passionate about helping families start meaningful conversations, preserve precious memories, and discover the stories that make each family unique. Through her books, articles, and resources, Glenna encourages people to ask the questions that matter—before it's too late.
Because every story matters. Every life matters. Every memory matters.
Conversation Starter
Ask your mom or dad:
"What did a perfect summer day look like when you were ten years old?"
Glenna Mageau, a prolific writer and award-winning suspense/thriller author. Having written most of her life, she is on a quest to inspire women to find their voice through writing. Writing is an amazing gift but it pulls and pushes at the same time. It pulls you to want to write but it also pushes you away. At times, it can feel daunting and you may find you become proficient at procrastination. I can help you to get started and keep going so that you get your story, your message written. Step into your gift of writing, I’ll show you the way.
Write for the Love of it!
