8 Ways to Ruin Your Character’s Life (and Save Your Story!)
Photo Credit Imagine this: a beautiful, talented woman meets and handsome, successful man. They hit it off, the angels sing, they get married, and everything is sunshine and rainbows. Yawn. Who wants to read about perfect people who get everything they want and never have to struggle or [...]
The Backbone of Your Book by Christine Lindsay
When I first started writing my debut novel, I had no idea about the moral premise of a book. Thank goodness by the time I got around to writing Sofi’s Bridge my latest release (May 2016) I know what premise is. All I knew was, for my first novel, I [...]
Be Sensitive: Using Sensory Details to Introduce Settings
When I edit novels from new writers, regardless of genre, they tend to share a common flaw - their characters see everything: they watch each other, see each other, and describe all visual aspects of a scene. Not bad, but God blessed us with five senses! Don't forget to bring all of [...]
Author Interview: Myrna Parks
Every writer has a unique backstory, and Myrna Parks is no exception. Hailing from rural Kentucky and overlooking the Mississippi River, Myrna writes romantic and inspiration fiction because, well, she's called to. Here's a look at Myrna's start and her writing life today. Welcome! Please tell us a little about [...]
The Secret of Hummingbird Cake by Celeste Fletcher McHale
Get your copy here! When all else fails, turn to the divine taste of hummingbird cake. -- That was the promotional pitch I received for this book. I didn't know anything else about it, but there was a cake on the cover and I like cake, so I decided to [...]