Mishael Austin Witty
Author
Discover the captivating world of Chokeberry Falls
People
Audrey Morland
28 years old
High school English teacher; relatively new in town
She’s the daughter of the man who owns Morland’s More Flames, the fireworks shop that burns down in The Fireman’s Lesson in Love
Max Winters
33 years old
Heroic fireman who falls in love with Audrey at first sight. But will his heart let him love again after being shattered by his ex-fiancée, Dana?
Places
Downtown Chokeberry Falls
Owned by Kelly Pelletier, the love interest of Max’s best friend, Thad Duncan. This is where Max and Audrey meet, and where most of the town gathers to catch up with the latest news and gossip while drinking a fabulous cup of coffee.
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Get lost in the captivating narratives and unforgettable characters that will keep you turning the pages.
Mishael Austin Witty is a talented author of romance, suspense, historical, and general fiction novels and novellas. Her writing has been published in Woman’s World and various fiction and nonfiction anthologies.
She has also self-published a few books
that are available now on Amazon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What inspired you to start writing?
I honestly don’t remember what inspired me to start writing. I have always loved stories. I was a reader before I was a writer, and I was read to before that. When I was old and skilled enough to put pencil (or pen) to paper, I started writing my own stories. Those early stories, of course, were dreadful. But they got me thinking like a writer. They were good practice for who I would become. Aside from brief periods of pause, I have been writing ever since. God created me to share His truths through story.
What is your favorite part of the writing process?
I have two favorite parts of the writing process. First, I love the beginning. The planning stage. I love discovering who my characters are and what trouble they plan on getting into. Second, I love the editing process. After the story is finished, I love to go back and read through it. Invariably, there are scenes and lines that I am surprised by. Sometimes I’m surprised with how horrible they are, but other times I’m surprised by how good they are. Often, I’m surprised that the words came out of my brain, through my fingers, and onto the computer screen. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve read over a line I’d previously written and had no memory of writing it. That rediscovery part is always exciting!
How do you overcome writer’s block?
My favorite way is by pulling a random book off the shelf, flipping to a random page, and putting my finger down on a random line. You can also use a random number generator to guide you in this procss. I take that one sentence I selected in this way to be either the beginning or the last line of a new story. Then, guided by these words, I write for 15 minutes. No stopping. Just free writing. It’s enough to prime the pump. It helps if, somehow, the story I write during these 15 minutes fits in with my existing WIP or story world.
How do you develop your characters?
I generally know that every story is going to follow the three-act format. I also know that my main character(s) is/are going to have to change in some way over the course of the story. How they change depends on what they want at the beginning of the story – what their greatest desire is. Or, to put it in the words of James Scott Bell, how they are trying to avoid death of some kind – whether physical, professional, or psychological. Their development over the course of the story naturally progresses based on how outside factors keep them from achieving their main objective.
Do you plot your stories, or do you write by the seat of your pants?
I have to have some idea of where a story is headed before I can sit down to write it. If I’m just flying by the seat of my pants, there is no telling where my characters and the story will end up. That said, I have been known to outline a story to death before using Randy Ingermanson’s Snowflake Method. Believe me, that’s no fun. So, I like to have some overall structure, with some breathing room so my characters can get out and play. Sometimes they take the story in a different direction from what I had planned. And I think the story usually turns out better for it.
Truly Impressive
Mishael’s writing is not afraid to address some serious issues. The story keeps you guessing. I couldn’t put it down!”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Amazon Reviews for Protecting Zoe
Fantastic Author
“A must-read author for women who love LOVE stories!”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Donna Ponder, reviewer of Believe in Me
Amazing Author
“Mishael’s writing weaves a striking tapestry of suspense, romance and college life with heavy threads of faith throughout.”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
It’s the Caffeine, Amazon Reviewer
Incredible Stories
Mishael writes engaging stories that are full of tension, romance, and characters that are warm and believable.”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Fran Veal, Author of Finding My Escape