Hi Everyone! I’m taking our tagline’s advice today and “breaking rules” to share my thoughts on a romantic suspense novel (can’t help it; it’s also “stuffed full of awesome” as our tagline goes). It’s a book by our very own Suzanne Johnson, written under her pen name Susannah Sandlin. Step aside, Indiana Jones, there’s a … Continue reading
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Mary Behre Talks Psychics and Guarded
Happy Friday, folks! I’m pleased to welcome Mary Behre this week. Guarded, the second book in her Tidewater series, looks like an awful lot of fun. Check it out! GIVEAWAY! Mary and I are each doing a giveaway! Leave a comment below (with a means of contacting you) for a chance to win a copy the first book … Continue reading
The Revelation Ratio—some thoughts about plotting
There is a sweet spot of revelation in writing—the perfect amount to reveal about your character and the world you’re building—so the reader feels oriented to the world while also curious to learn more. But like so many sweet spots in life, it often proves elusive! When I am writing, I think of it as … Continue reading