Episode 93: Jill G. Hall

Author Jill G. Hall knew early on she wanted to be a teacher. Little did she know how big a role being an author would come into play in her lifetime. In this episode of The Written Scene, Jill talks about the research process of her new book "On a Sundown Sea," getting out of research rabbit holes, what the process of an intuitive writer is like, the obligations of a historical fiction author, being a mere vessel for the words, using prompts to get the writing day started, how poetry helped her write prose, finding your corner in a writing community, why having a professional running a critique group matters, when to know edits are needed through reader comments and critiques, reasons why your mom as a feedback reader is a bad thing, the joy of writing a villain or a character you're not used to writing, and so much more. While the release date of the book is after this episode, be sure to pre-order Jill's newest novel, "On a Sundown Sea." There are many independent bookstores to choose from. My personal favorite? The Book Catapult in South Park. Or you can choose Jill's favorites, Warwick's in La Jolla or La Playa Books in Point Loma. 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 clicking or tapping here. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era