Author Interview: Alexis Goring
As a fan of romance novels (reading and writing them), it's always a pleasure to talk to other romance writers. Today it's my pleasure to introduce you to Alexis A. Goring. Please, tell us a little about yourself. I love the art of storytelling. I worked hard to earn my [...]
No One’s Perfect, So Put Some Tension in Your Story
Who wants to read this story? Once upon a time, a smart, talented, beautiful woman met a smart, talented, handsome man. They were perfect together, so they got married, got their dream jobs, and bought their dream house. Everything was perfect. The end. Yuck. Who can relate to that? No [...]
Keep It Straight: Outline Your Chapters by Patrick Craig
Before I start writing a book, I do a lot of prep work, including a lot of research on the Internet (thank goodness for Google) and a story timeline. The timeline is especially helpful if I'm writing a historical novel. But the most important thing I do, something I use [...]
How to Handle a Harsh Critique: Editor’s Point-of-View
Two weeks ago I talked about how it feels to be on the receiving end of a harsh critique. It’s something I often experienced as a new writer, so I knew how it would feel. What I never considered, however, was how it would feel to be on the other [...]
Book Review: The Cautious Maiden by Dawn Crandall
Violet Hawthorne is beyond mortified when her brother Ezra turns their deceased parents' New England country inn into a brothel to accommodate the nearby lumberjacks; but when Violet's own reputation is compromised, the inn becomes the least of her worries. In an effort to salvage her good name, Violet is [...]