Episode 78: Megan Haskell

Megan Haskell, an author, publisher, and wizard-like user of both sides of her brain, chose numbers as a career over letters before realizing her mistake and correcting it with well over a dozen novels, and more on the way. In this episode of The Written Scene, Megan talks about learning the different ways to put out books, not publishing books without being 100% behind it, how the historical figure of Lilith was an inspiration to her stories, remaining inspired when working on multiple projects, why stepping away from a story can provide new perspective upon return, thinking up new books for side characters, how part of completing a novel is due to just being ready for it, life as a forensic accountant before writing and just what the hell a forensic accountant is, finding creativity in spreadsheets and other business-world things, why life experience is important to an author while still continuing to write, getting less done at a desk than on a portable iPad, and much more. Check out Megan's Kickstarter project for The Heir Apparent and, with your support, be part of making art happen. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of The Written Scene. You can also subscribe to our once-a-month newsletter by tapping or clicking here. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era