Write villains into your work in progress as an avenue to include conflict, which is the substance of story. “Contains one of the best well-rounded villains I have read in a long time,” reviewed Joseph Dyer about my book, The Patent. This remains one of my favorite…
Happy 250th Birthday to the United States of America! I’m grateful to be here. To celebrate, here are gifts for you and yours. Action Adventure novels for 75% off The Girl Who Wore Freedom for 50% off A look back at the troop train wreck from WW2 I’m excited to…
This excerpt is a behind-the-scenes peek at a novel I’m in process of writing. This story has lived in my mind the longest. Initially, this tale, which combines fictional characters with real historical events, would be a single novel. As the project has…
Do the best writers use the same style to pen their work? While there is absolutely no right or wrong way to do the craft, the best writers who spend a lot of time writing fiction tend to naturally find themselves in one of three categories with the occasional hybrid….
A character’s greatest need is vital to a page-turning story. Three essentials are common to every compelling story. An interesting character the audience cares about The character’s great need An insurmountable obstacle between the character and the…
On Valentine’s Day and every day, there are unlimited ways to receive love, as well as demonstrate appreciation and affection for others. First, fill your own emotional tank so you can give from a place of abundance. Watch an emotionally impactful film…
What is the take-home value of your writing for your reader? How does your idea, message, or story benefit your audience? Why would someone invest their limited time to read your writing? Why would your reader trade their hard-earned funds to purchase your project? In…
What is the difference between a character and a character we care about? Consider your favorite books and films. Most likely, that story lingers in your memory because you became emotionally invested. Recall a book you set aside before finishing. Or a film that you…
The story, There’s a Baby in the Barn, began with a pregnant mare who came to live at our home. Pieces of my life often find their way into stories or become the inspiration for writing. Participating each year in the annual church Christmas pageant gave me the…
What are the tips to write main characters that are so memorable they live in the reader’s memory long after the book is finished? Stories are plot-driven or character-driven, and even better when you create a story that is plot and character driven. Plot is…
When I’m not writing, I parasail, scuba dive, skydive, snorkel, and haven taken (but not passed) pilot training. My greatest adventure has been being called Mama by seven awesome children and Mimi! by my Grammy awards.
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“Opposite words and conflicting desires clash in this action-packed, page-turning suspense.” – Richard Paul Evans, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of 45 books including The Christmas Box.
