Author Q&A: Gender Representation in the War of the Realms
Author Sara A. Noë answers a question from a reader: “What should young, female readers understand from observing [your] characters?”
Sara A. Noë
I'm an award-winning fantasy author, artist, and photographer from La Porte, Indiana. My poetry, short fiction, and memoir works have been featured in various anthologies and journals since 2005, and several of my poems are available in the Indiana Poetry Archives. The first three novels in my Chronicles of Avilésor: War of the Realms series have received awards from Literary Titan.
After some time working as a freelance writer, I was shocked by how many website articles are actually written by paid "ghost writers" but published under the byline of a different author. It was a jolt seeing my articles presented as if they were written by a high-profile CEO or an industry expert with decades of experience. I'll be honest; it felt slimy and dishonest. I had none of the credentials readers assumed the author of the article actually had. Ghost writing is a perfectly legal, astonishingly common practice, and now, AI has entered the playing field to further muddy the waters. It's hard to trust who (or what) actually wrote the content you'll read online these days.
That's not the case here at On The Cobblestone Road. I do not and never will pay a ghost writer, then slap my name on their work as if I'd written it. This website is 100% authentic. No outsourcing. No ghost writing. No AI-generated content. It's just me... as it should be.
If you would like to support my work, check out the Support The Creator page for more information. Thank you for finding my website! 🖤
After some time working as a freelance writer, I was shocked by how many website articles are actually written by paid "ghost writers" but published under the byline of a different author. It was a jolt seeing my articles presented as if they were written by a high-profile CEO or an industry expert with decades of experience. I'll be honest; it felt slimy and dishonest. I had none of the credentials readers assumed the author of the article actually had. Ghost writing is a perfectly legal, astonishingly common practice, and now, AI has entered the playing field to further muddy the waters. It's hard to trust who (or what) actually wrote the content you'll read online these days.
That's not the case here at On The Cobblestone Road. I do not and never will pay a ghost writer, then slap my name on their work as if I'd written it. This website is 100% authentic. No outsourcing. No ghost writing. No AI-generated content. It's just me... as it should be.
If you would like to support my work, check out the Support The Creator page for more information. Thank you for finding my website! 🖤
Avilésian Lore | October’s Thinning Veil
Tonight, a blue Hunter’s Moon falls on the night of Samhain and All Hallows’ Eve, and according to Wesly Cooper, there’s going to be “lots of weirdness in this Realm.”
NetGalley Review | Author’s Experience Joining a NetGalley Co-Op
Award-winning indie author Sara A. Noë reviews her experience participating in Victory Editing NetGalley Co-Op
The Evolution of the War of the Realms Series
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Dear Writers, It’s Okay If You Didn’t Write During the Pandemic
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Author Q&A: The Symbolism of Cato’s Divinities
“Why isn’t Cato your favorite character since he’s the protagonist?” Well, the truth is, Cato and I have a complicated relationship.
IngramSpark Self-Publishing: Process, Royalties, Review, & Advice
If you’re contemplating becoming an indie author, I’ve compiled a lot of helpful information for you in this article.
Author Q&A: How Did It Feel To Publish Your Second Book?
I think there’s this expectation that once a book is released, the author is able to sit back, sigh in relief, and relax. But that’s not the case.
Final Countdown | Author’s Request to Readers
Are you excited for Phantom’s Mask? The author shares a message for COA fans prior to the sequel’s publication.
Phantom’s Mask Cover Reveal
The first look at the second book in the Chronicles of Avilésor: War of the Realms series.