S.A. McClure

There was a seminal statement made to me as a young English major: "There are no great writers, only great editors." (Thanks Dana) This phrase has stuck with me throughout the years as I have edited academic papers, articles, professional documents, and now, my first novel. But, the editing process for fiction is so much different than the academic and professional writing I have grown accustomed to over the years. Thank goodness for great editors. Or, in this instance, one e

I have always wanted to be an author. It all began with short stories and poetry as a little girl. I loved it. The art of telling a story that captivated an audience. That made them want to read more. See more than they could before. Because, that's what storytelling is all about: revealing parts of ourselves to the world around us. And it is scary. To put your heart and soul into a text that can be read by others. Critiqued by others. Loved by others. What I have learned, th