Elizabeth Spear's Page

I have you as a friend on my page... I haven't checked this side of things out. Let me investigate. There must be a button or something we click on the author's profile.... Or maybe someone can enlighten us!

After the thread of discussion you have the option to add as friend - you don't have the option because we are already friends as I invited you! x

Hi Ian, Yes, got the message! Crime thrillers that's my territory, with psychological, suspense thrillers. I have a trilogy out that could continue (Killing me Softly Trilogy). I may come back to that when I have finished the sequel to Whispers on the Wind, which I am passionate about and is very different from the others. It is set in Wales between the wars and focuses on the hardships of one family and in particular young Carrie who faces life affirming and shattering experiences that shape her into a woman never to be forgotten.  I am now working on the sequel, Shadows on the Moon. 

It is tough, getting an agent and published. I have an American agent for my screenplays and an American manager - but still trying to sell one to get made! I have been optioned many times and have made some wonderful contacts. My screenplays and plays are under my name of Liz Spear but my novels are under my stage name of Elizabeth Revill.

There is something called First Writer Alerts, where I found my publisher. I will email you with the link, unless you already subscribe. It is worth it. My son, Ben Fielder, also found publication through this.

I also write children's stories but haven't done anything with them. I am currently working with an illustrator on one project to present to the world. I have also, adapted it for animation and have a UK animator interested. We will see! So my writing is quite diverse. I have had a number of stage plays performed (and a few published with you - 6 I think!)

I think we just have to keep at it! the only failures are those who give up!

I know how disappointed you must be with getting so far down the line to publication only to have the rug pulled out from under your feet. I am sure many of us here can empathise with that.

My first three were published by a small publisher who knew me as we had attended a writing group together. He specialised in local history and I was his first foray into fiction. It was a big learning curve and although it looks good on the CV it wasn't the wisest choice and I committed all three to him. Never mind. I have higher hopes for this latest one 

Thank you, Scribbler - great I.D. by the way! I am new so folks will have to bear with me but I believe it will be not only friendly here, which it is proving to be, but helpful to us all. Happy New Year to everyone and here's to a busy and productive 2012.

Hi Kay, I learned about Authors.com through Sarah Luddington, checked it out and thought it looked as you said, "A great place to be." So here I am!