Chevy Stevens
Chevy Stevens
Chevy Stevensis a Canadian author of thriller novels. She lives on Vancouver Island, British Columbia...
NationalityCanadian
ProfessionAuthor
CountryCanada
break evenings mindless watch
I try to only read light things when I'm working on my books, and in the evenings I watch a lot of mindless TV. I have to break up the 'dark,' or I wouldn't be a very happy person.
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In this day and age, you can write anywhere in the world. You can really live anywhere and have the same career.
If you want to become a writer, you do need to be willing to make sacrifices.
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For 'Never Knowing,' I outlined it and then blocked it out on my office wall with index cards, but things still happened organically.
books canada issue states worry writers
Some newer writers worry about books set in Canada having a big appeal, but it has never been an issue for me. I haven't wanted to write in the States because I don't know the States.
cleaning grow reading romance supposed thriller
I was supposed to be cleaning out the barn, but I was usually reading romance novels. That's how you grow up to be a thriller writer.
considered education hired somebody university
I didn't go to university or get a degree, but I hired somebody as a mentor - and that I considered my university education.
degree depending leaves
Pain leaves a mark, the degree depending on the person and the event.
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It feels wonderful to get praise from other authors who I admire, but with each new book, my confidence is always the thing I struggle with the most until I start getting positive feedback from readers.