Discusses what to consider when deciding how to end a story
Happily- or Tragically-Ever-After?
Category: Books
The House the Author Built
Discusses the "building work" of writing a book
A Cover Story
Everybody knows the phrase, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” As both a reader and an author, I say, “Yeah, right!” When we browse books whether in a physical store or online, we reach for the ones with a cover that appeals to us. Hence, a lot of time and money is spent on … Continue reading A Cover Story
The Power of Perseverance in Publishing
Shares how persistence pays off and how it led me to my third book deal
A Reality Check about Fiction
Explores the balancing act or creating an escape for readers while maintaining elements of reality
Keeping the Fiction in Fiction
It's always good to incorporate some reality into your plot, but how much is too much?
The Hidden Pitfalls of Publishing
Gives the low-down on the long road of getting published and why you need to stay persistent and positive
Watch Your Words…and Count Them While You’re at It?
It's a lot of pressure to meet word count requirements. This post discusses how one can prevent that from impeding his/her writing process.
Me? Read a Book by Me?
Reading one's own work may be an awkward experience, but it's a vital step in the writing process
Those Tantalizing Twists and Turns
Creating twist and turns readers don't see coming is one of the most fun parts of writing. But can one go too far?
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