One of my absolute favorite bloggers, Melissa Maygrove, has put together this Blogfest to help writers connect with one another! (How super awesome is that?) Her blog is one of my favorites (she tweeted about my "Wrangry" post and I almost died)-- she tells things like it is and *always* gives awesome tips and advice. If you don't follow her- you should probably head over and get connected!Now, onto answering the questions Melissa put together for us:
Name: Azia DuPont
Fiction or nonfiction? Mostly fiction, but I've had a few essays published.
What genres do you write? I told myself for a long time that I wanted to write some "strong" literature, something like Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates. I realized that my interpretation of strong was more heavy/depressing/dark stories and frankly, writing those stories took so much from my soul that it was impossible to finish anything that I started! My current WIP is NA- Chick Lit and I'm loving every minute I spend on it. I think I've found my comfort zone. I realized that writing can be fun/not just exhausting. (Which, though it is often both.) But, I actually laugh sometimes when I'm writing and I love that.
Are you published? I have had work appear in a few small presses. Some essays and poems. But, I am still an unpublished author.
Do you do anything in addition to writing? My friend Sam and I have started the e-pub DirtyChai and its inaugural issue is set for publication in November! Besides that, I'm a full-time Mom to two beautiful kids, Eva (5) and Abram (1).
Where can people connect with you?
There are a few ways:
There are a few ways:
Blog : Hit "Follow" over there on Google friend connect *OR* click the BlogLovin' button!
Lot's of options!
My URL: http://aziadupont.blogspot.com
Twitter: @aziadupont
Also- my email is azia (dot) dupont (at) gmail (dot) com -- I love email so feel free to send a message anytime!
Is there anything else you’d like us to know?
I'm looking for CP's and just other writers who are in the beginning stages of their writing journey on the road to (hopeful) publication. I'm looking to network and find a community. I'd love to help celebrate your success and be there to pick you up on the days that seem tough! Let's be friends!
Hi Azia!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the followfest!
I've been writing professionally for about 3 years now but still consider myself a newbie...;~)
If you get a chance, you might want to check out my blog's WRITERLY WISDOM WEDNESDAYS where guest authors, agents, and illustrators chat about everything to do with the writing and publishing industry.
Take care,
Donna L Martin
www.donnalmartin.com
I will definitely check that out! Thanks for the heads up and nice to meet you, Donna!
DeleteHello, Azia! Great to meet you. Sounds like you have some pretty exciting things in the works. The hunt for CP's can be a crazy one, but I'm wishing you much success.
ReplyDeleteYes, I haven't had the best luck! But, I'm optimistic! Nice to meet you!
DeleteSo nice to meet you! I'm a new follower!
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you also, Melanie!
DeleteI had to laugh when I read your FF post, namely your intro. You're incredibly kind, but I'm really not anyone special.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog. Thanks for participating in Follow Fest! :)
You know I love ya, lady! I wouldn't have missed Follow Fest for the world!
DeleteHi Azia, I'm in! I'm looking for the same community you are, and I'm so glad to meet you. And for the record, I think lots of different genres and stories are "strong", whether or not they're dark, serious, or "literary" (whatever that is) :)
ReplyDeleteIt is great to hear that! I think I was afraid if something was light/humorous that it wasn't good. Silly, silly, silly!
DeleteHi Azia, I've visited your blog before but it's great to be back via Follow Fest! I agree with you about wanting a community. I'm always looking for CPs (I write romantic comedies) so just let me know if you ever want to swap. I'll go and connect with you other places online as well.
ReplyDeleteum-- YES-- when I finish this current WIP- it is untitled and I keep referring to it as 'Underwear'- we shall swap! I think after NaNo I'll be finished up! (Yes, I'm cheating and bringing it on for NaNo-- shhhhh haha)
DeleteHi Azia, good to meet you and good luck with your writing!
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine!
DeleteHi Azia! I'm glad you're taking part in the Follow fest. It's nice to "meet" you!
ReplyDeleteRight back at ya, Sherry!
DeleteNice to "meet" you, Azia! :)
ReplyDeleteAh, the interwebs- where you can "meet" all sorts of people!
DeleteI'm a big fan of depressing literature too, but my comfort zone has more humor in it. Following you now on Twitter and Goodreads.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I'm not alone! I love sad stories. LOVE THEM.
DeleteThis Follow Fest has been a great way to meet new writers and I agree, Melissa is great.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I'm a new writer and officially stalking you Azia! I do wish you the best with your current ms. If you're having fun with it than your readers will too. (:
WEEE!!!! Stalking? I feel so special! Is that strange? HA! Thank you so much!
DeleteIt's really nice to meet you Azia :)
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you also, Joss! I love your name!
DeleteGreat to meet you, Azia. I like to work humor into the midst of tough-circumstance stories, so I guess I bridge the two worlds.
ReplyDeleteI love that you can bridge the worlds-- I have yet to master dark and light : maybe one day!
DeleteHi Azia! Great to find your blog. I'm also in the early stages of my writing journey. DirtyChai is a great name for a pub ( :
ReplyDeleteReally?! I'm glad you like the name! That makes me smile! Nice to meet you too, Sara!
DeleteAzia...it's very nice to meet you! I came by yesterday morning, but your post hadn't published yet. I've followed you on all venues we share. Good luck in this writerly world!
ReplyDeleteM.L. Swift, Writer
Yes :( I don't know why that happened. But, I'm very thankful you came back!
DeleteI know what you mean about writing being both fun and draining. I love it to bits, but it can take a chunk out of me.
ReplyDeleteFollowed on goodreads and twitter. :-)
I know-- it truly is a labor of love. No love? No labor!
DeleteI love laughing when writing, too.
ReplyDeleteAnd I always forget I have a Tumblr page (or whatever they're called). Obviously I spend a lot of time on that site.
Happy writing!
You must REALLY love Tumblr. A lot of people stopped using it after they got rid of porn. I was actually quite happy-- I could type in things like I LOVE PINK and not know too much about women.
DeleteSo nice to meet you and congratulations on your e-pub!!! I hope the launch is a huge success! I'm looking forward to following your blog and connecting on the other sites as well. :)
ReplyDeleteLike you, My sister and I are in the beginning stages of our writing journey!Hope we can connect through the blog hop, already following you a multitude of ways!
ReplyDeleteSo nice to meet you Azia. Congrats on your publications, much success!!
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you, Azia! Popping over from Follow Fest to say you have a new follower :)
ReplyDeleteHi Azia (cool name!). Nice to meet you. :)
ReplyDelete~Skye
Hi, Azia! I'm glad you've finally found your niche. Good luck with your writing!
ReplyDeleteI'm just getting around to everyone. Great to meet you.
ReplyDeleteIt is funny to be so affected by your own writing, whether it's by laughing, crying or becoming otherwise emotional. :) Glad you've found your writing niche. I like writing dark stories, but haven't yet been too affected by them... oh yes, I was at a few points in the plot.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to meet you in this follow fest, and I've gladly followed where I could. Writer’s Mark
Followed your Goodreads, Pinterest and Twitter.
ReplyDeleteMade friend requests on FB and GR. Nice to meet you. Where did a name like Azia come from? It could be a character in a fantasy book.
ReplyDeleteI definitely think it's better to write what feels most comfortable and what you're compelled to write, rather than what you think will make a more meaningful book or whatever. :)
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