AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: TRICE HICKMAN
Mention the name Trice Hickman among writers and you’re
likely to receive an array of pleasantries about the level of her craft. Among
certain circles, the soft spoken author is referenced as the writer’s writer
because of her high-ranking books and professionalism. But upon speaking with
the personable novelist with a dazzling smile, she’ll say she’s a southern girl
who grew up on the eastern coast of North Carolina.
Author Hickman earned a Master’s Degree from Wake Forest
University, and then began a varied career path that involved the corporate world
as well as the non-profit sector. Yet, her love for books and one day writing
her own, never waned. When her first novel, Unexpected
Interruptions hit the market, her dream had come true.
Her dedication proved worthwhile when her first novel went
on to win literary honors, hitting several bestsellers lists. Authors and
readers couldn’t get enough and delivered rave reviews such as this, by
Booklover68, who wrote: “I haven't written a review in a very long time but
after reading this wonderfully written story I had to write a review. Ms.
Hickman wrote a fantastic story and I can't believe that this was her first
novel . . .”
Since Unexpected Interruptions,
the author has gone on to publish,
Keeping Secrets & Telling lies, Playing the Hand You’re Dealt, Looking for
Trouble and her latest, soon-to-be release work, When Trouble Finds You.
When it comes to the markets, the author gives this advice: “There’s
no doubt in my mind that the changing market has created a wider, and in many
ways, more efficient pathway for writers. With today’s advances in technology,
social media, and the access to free computer software, authors are better able
to produce books and market them across the country, if not the world.” She
goes on to warn writers, “However, these same changes have also served to
create an over-saturated marketplace, making it a hard to penetrate the crowded
literary field that seems to be growing by the thousands each day.”
Author Hickman offers up additional guidance for writers
starting out in the business; she tells writers to do their research by
learning about the publishing industry. “
. . . In today’s crowded literary field, writing a book simply isn’t enough.
You must understand the process and mechanics of what it takes to bring a book
to market, and then how to penetrate the market and build a solid readership.”
“Network, network, network!” is another admonition in this
business authors should adhere to, according to Hickman.
Her last bit of advice is indicative of the author’s giving
personality to help others. “Never give up! You’ll hear the word no, more than
you’ll hear yes. But you can’t stop trying. You have to keep pushing forward in
your mission because if you stay the course you’ll find that behind every no,
there is a yes. And even if you continue to hear no, that just means it’s time to
create your own yes!”
To learn more about the author and purchase her books, visit
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