The Mask

TSS008: Dealing with Perfectionism, and Other Reader Questions

July 7, 2015 by Taylor Leave a Comment

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In this first Q & A episode, Taylor responds to reader questions, including: How do you get past perfectionism? Can you discuss character versus plot development? How can authors figure out their writing style? Did you take any writing classes and if so how much do you think they helped or hindered you? What is the expected length of the Munroe series?

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TSS007: The Voice of Munroe, Hillary Huber, Joins us on Launch Day for The Mask

June 30, 2015 by Taylor Leave a Comment

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Taylor and Hillary Huber have worked together to produce 5 1/2 audiobooks in the Vanessa Michael Munroe series, but they’ve never spoken – before now. They come together to chat on launch day for THE MASK in this entertaining episode of what Taylor continues to insist on calling The Unnamed Podcast.

Taylor’s Website www.taylorstevensbooks.com

Hillary Huber’s website www.hillaryhuber.com

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TSS006: The truth about book tours

June 23, 2015 by Taylor Leave a Comment

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In this episode we go behind the scenes for a look at book tours and the role they play in today’s world of publishing. We also address the question so many readers want answered: “When are you coming to my town?” and discuss the best ways that we, as readers, can support our favorite authors.

Taylor’s Website www.taylorstevensbooks.com

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TSS005: When writing fiction, how much of art is life?

June 16, 2015 by Taylor Leave a Comment

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Wherein we discuss the many traits Taylor Stevens may or may not share with a quasi-psychotic, knife-wielding, butt-kicking, anti-hero, as well as several real-life experiences that have worked their way into the Vanessa Michael Munroe stories.

Taylor’s Website www.taylorstevensbooks.com

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TSS004: Why does a location feel more authentic to one reader than another?

June 9, 2015 by Taylor Leave a Comment

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Why does a location feel more authentic to one reader than another? Herein we discuss some unique aspects of Japanese culture featured within THE MASK including hostess clubs and the role they play in the business culture of Japan, what “authenticity” means, and how the story of THE MASK could have only been set in Japan.

Taylor’s Website www.taylorstevensbooks.com

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TSS003: Can a Beautiful Woman Realistically Pass for a Man?

June 2, 2015 by Taylor Leave a Comment

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Vanessa Michael Munroe lives works and dresses as both a man and a woman, depending on where she is and what she’s doing. In THE MASK, Taylor’s new book (coming at the end of June) Munroe shows up as both a woman and a man.

Can a beautiful woman realistically pass as a man? One of Vanessa Michael Munroe’s signature traits is her ability to convincingly swap between male and female personas. In this episode we discuss how Munroe decides which gender fits her role and how she pulls it off, and highlight examples of women who’ve done the same in real life including a model who boosted her career by modeling as a man.

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