ASK THE AUTHOR - Questions for the July Edition

   It's time for the second edition of Ask The Author! I've got three all-stars who've kindly agreed to answer your writing questions (these ladies are some of the most amazing writers out there <3). I'm very excited about this round of Ask The Author - I have a feeling it's going to be epic ...

   If you guys need a catch up on how Ask The Author runs over here on Inspiring Writes, it's pretty simple: submit your questions down in the comments (the deadline for question submission is June 30th!), then I'll pick out about ten-fifteen of the questions submitted, and these lovely authors will be back to answer them in early July.

   And now you're probably wondering who is here to answer your questions, yes? Well, I'm very happy to introduce you to ...

Gillian Bronte Adams is a sword-wielding, horse-riding, wander-loving fantasy author, rarely found without a coffee in hand and rumored to pack books before clothes when she hits the road. Working in youth ministry left her with a passion for journeying alongside children and teens. (It also enhanced her love of coffee.) Now, she writes novels that follow outcast characters down broken roads, through epic battles, and onward to adventure. And at the end of a long day of typing, she can be found saddling her wild thing and riding off into the sunset, seeking adventures of her own (and more coffee). She loves to connect with fellow readers and wanderers online on her blog, Facebook page, and Instagram.

Tessa Emily Hall is an award-winning author who writes inspirational yet authentic YA fiction to show teens they’re not alone. Her passion for shedding light on clean entertainment and media for teens led her to a career as an Associate Agent at Hartline Literary Agency, YA Acquisitions Editor for Illuminate YA (LPC Imprint), and Founder/Editor of PursueMagazine.net. Tessa's first teen devotional, COFFEE SHOP DEVOS, will release with Bethany House in 2018. She's guilty of making way too many lattes and never finishing her to-read list. When her fingers aren’t flying 116 WPM across the keyboard, she can be found speaking to teens, decorating art journals, and acting in Christian films. Her favorite way to procrastinate is by connecting with readers on her blog, mailing list, social media (@tessaemilyhall), and website: www.tessaemilyhall.com.

Catherine Jones Payne is a Seattle native who loves the written word, international travel, crashing waves, and good coffee. Her earliest memory involves pulling up a rolling chair to her parents’ old DOS computer—while wearing a tiara, naturally—and tapping out a story of kidnapped princesses. By day she’s the managing editor of Quill Pen Editorial. She lives in Greenville, SC with her historian husband and their cats, Mildred and Minerva.

   Good gracious, I have to admit - even I'm itching to ask these lovely ladies some questions! But that job is for you guys - so what are you waiting for? Go! Comment! You have until June 30th to get your questions in ;).

~ Savannah Grace

have at it y'all

i can't wait to see the questions you come up with <3