Gale Sears lives in Sandy, Utah.
What are some names of the books or other media you have created?
The Silence of God, Letters in the Jade Dragon Box, The Fifth Favorite, Christmas for a Dollar.
What inspired you to become a creator of media?
Multiple stories inside my head fighting to get out were what inspired me to create. My first love of the written word came in the second grade. My teacher, Mrs. Leamon, would read stories to us.
What has been the highlight of your career so far?
Being able to publish 10 novels has definitely been the highlight of my career so far. It is exciting and humbling each time a book proposal or manuscript is accepted.
What was the best advice you’ve ever been given in your creative journey?
Every author has bad days, negative reviews, rejections, writing blocks. It happens, even to established writers. Find a person you trust to help you through those moments and who will realistically boost your confidence.
What advice do you have for someone just starting out in your field?
Find a story you LOVE, and then tell it with enthusiasm. You need to be passionate about the story.
What keeps you inspired in your daily creative work?
The words. The story. The characters. A nibble of dark chocolate doesn’t hurt either.
What would you like others to know about you or your creative process?
I am much more creative in the morning. By 3 p.m., my brain turns to mush.
In what ways do you feel you have been able to be a voice for good in your creative pursuits?
I write mostly historical fiction with an LDS thread running through. Hopefully, my stories not only open a new world of discovery for the reader but also lift their faith.