• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Big Girl Blue.com

Moe's Favourite Things

  • About Me
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure
  • Show Search
Hide Search
You are here: Home / Reviews / Book Reviews / Jerry Ackerman

Jerry Ackerman

BIW Member Interview

Jerry Ackerman shares a townhouse in northern Virginia with two cats. When not doing the bidding of his feline owners, he spends time with his fiance’ watching old movies and reading. His alter ego, Alistair Kimble enjoys writing fantasy and science fiction.

Moe: When did you know you wanted to be a writer?

Jerry Ackerman: The first twinkle that I had stories inside me waiting to be told was in the fifth grade. A friend and I wrote a story that was a complete rip-off of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Throughout my teens, all the way up to my early thirties, I dabbled with writing–starting, but not finishing anything. It wasn’t until this past January that I knew I was supposed to be a writer.

Moe: Describe three lessons you have learned about writing?

Jerry Ackerman, writerJerry Ackerman:
1) On the first draft let the words flow, do not stop to revise or edit yourself.
2) Write every day – even if it’s only a page, it’s better than nothing.
3) Once done with the first draft, let it sit for awhile to gain perspective–then revise, and revise again and again.

Moe: What are you working on now?

Jerry Ackerman: I recently finished an epic fantasy novel and a science fiction short story, but I am currently writing another epic fantasy. It’s essentially a follow-up to the already completed book. It’s a story of a man struggling to unravel the mystery behind the death of his father. It is set against the backdrop of a kingdom being slowly torn apart by religious and political treachery.

Moe: Do you have a favourite writing related book?

Jerry Ackerman: There are so many, it’s hard to choose! I’d say Stephen King On Writing. Not only does it provide insight on his life and what shaped him as a writer, but it provides great tips on the craft of writing, and the business of writing.

Moe: What is your favourite writing website?

Jerry Ackerman: I enjoy Writing Excuses. It isn’t a traditional website, but it’s a blog that also acts as a site for a weekly podcast by three published authors. The podcasts are once a week and only fifteen minutes long. The podcast is a little skewed toward sci-fi and fantasy, but the tips on writing and the business of writing are outstanding.

Moe: Do you have an important BIW tip you’d like to pass along?

Jerry Ackerman: I think others have all ready given this advice, but it’s all about keeping your butt in the chair and letting the words flow.

Visit Jerry Ackerman’s official website

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Jenifer Ebel says

    August 21, 2009 at 9:45 pm

    Wow, that's great Jerry! Thanks for sharing. You ROCK and I love you for the way you just show up for the words, and for the stories to unfold.

    Reply
  2. Moe says

    August 23, 2009 at 2:31 pm

    Thanks for participating Jerry. It was great getting to know a little about you.
    Best wishes,
    Moe

    Reply
  3. Kat says

    August 29, 2009 at 8:17 pm

    Good Job Jerry. Thank you for being here and sharing.

    Reply
  4. Kat says

    August 29, 2009 at 8:17 pm

    Excellent. Thank you for sharing with us Jerry.

    Reply
  5. Gerard says

    September 1, 2009 at 3:55 pm

    Thank you all for the kind comments!

    Jerry

    Reply
  6. Caroline says

    September 13, 2009 at 1:17 pm

    Thanks for your answers to the interview questions. It is nice to hear how you finally started paying attention to those ideas that were clamoring for your attention. I hope you find much satisfaction in the writing.

    Caroline

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

My Name is Moe

Moe Wood
Thanks for joining me on my journey. I hope you will leave a comment before you go. To learn more about me check out my "about me" page.

Connect with Me On…

FacebookTwitterInstagramPinterestYou TubeEmail Me

What I’m Obsessing Over Now

https://youtu.be/w7rewjFNiys

What’s Happening…

biggirlblue

Poached eggs Poached eggs
Peaceful morning by the water. Peaceful morning by the water.
Hey! Hey!
Hey! Hey!
The giant lilies opened while we were out. The giant lilies opened while we were out.
I haven’t seen these poppies for at least ten ye I haven’t seen these poppies for at least ten years. Now I have three.
We decided at the last minute to drive over to the We decided at the last minute to drive over to the grocery store parking lot to see a few of the fireworks. Look who was waiting for us to return.
Lots of flowers on our walk today. Butterflies sho Lots of flowers on our walk today. Butterflies should be here soon!
Little storm came through and left very quickly. Little storm came through and left very quickly.
Enjoy the little things, have a beautiful day. Enjoy the little things, have a beautiful day.
Bunny, take 2! Bunny, take 2!
Bunny! Bunny!
Garden update. Filling in! Garden update. Filling in!
Things are filling out in the garden. Today, I add Things are filling out in the garden. Today, I added mini rabbits I bought on FB marketplace. #gardening #birdbath #tulips #ferns #hostas #trillium #bleedinghearts #rabbits
Found this big guy hanging out on one of our cedar Found this big guy hanging out on one of our cedar trees watching ants go by. I told him to get to work but he just pretended I was talking to the rock behind him. He’s about the size of the palm of my hand. We used to have a fist size one for many years but I haven’t seen him in a long time. #toads #gardenfriends
Back in TO to get some stitches to fix the tear in Back in TO to get some stitches to fix the tear in my eye. Then Swiss Chalet! LOL it’s become a routine. PMH then SW. LOL
The new garden is coming along this spring! I just The new garden is coming along this spring! I just remembered I have glass rocks and bunnies to put in!
#succulents So tiny. So cute. #succulents So tiny. So cute.
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Currently Reading

Marie Lu's Skyhunter
This ARC was gifted me to review and I have finally been able to crack it open. So far so good. Marie Lu Skyhunter

Stop Biting the Tail You’re Chasing

Tolerance
"No matter in what situations we find ourselves, when we don’t have so many opinions and preferences we naturally experience more peace of mind. We feel more agreeable, more comfortable, and more able to fit in with others. When we are more tolerant, not only do our minds’ stability and experience of meditation improve, but the conduct of our body, speech, and mind also improves because we stop being so reactive."
Find this book on Amazon.ca:

Or Amazon.com.

Expand Your Mind with a Quote

Quote Writing Prompt: read Mary Kay Ash quote, contemplate, then write for fifteen minutes.
Quote Writing Prompt: read this Amy Tan quote, contemplate it, then write for fifteen minutes.
Quote Writing Prompt: read this Ruth Benedict quote, contemplate it, then write for fifteen minutes.
Quote Writing Prompt: read C. P. Snow quote, contemplate, then write for fifteen minutes.
Quote Writing Prompt: read E. W. Howe quote, contemplate, then write for fifteen minutes.
Quote Writing Prompt: read this Eric Berne quote, contemplate it, then write for fifteen minutes.

Footer

My Current YouTube Addiction — Check out Trent and Allie

https://youtu.be/xgfw_ogCy7A

RSS Subscribe to my feed:

  • Evive Smoothies
  • MasterClass Steps Up Learning
  • Soak Up the Sun by Sheryl Crow

Learn to Play Ukulele

https://youtu.be/MVqxKEaQHM0

· Copyright M. E. Wood© 2023 · WordPress ·

Take a Random Look ARound

anna scholz authors biw member interview biw tips body image books bras Etsy handbags igigi Interviews journaling ideas Lane Bryant lingerie literary fiction literature nail polish novels plus size active wear plus size career wear plus size clothing plus size clothing sales Plus size denim plus size dresses plus size halloween costumes plus size jeans plus size maxi dresses plus size party dresses plus size swimsuits plus size t-shirts plus size tops reading squidoo lens building tips swimwear Threadless tops visual writing prompts writers writer´s block writing advice writing lessons writing life writing prompts writing related books writing tips