QUESTION: “How many points of view can my novel have?” ANSWER: “As many as you can handle…well.” That last word is the kicker. The skilled author of an epic, historic novel could let us get inside 20 different characters’ heads, but...
MRS. MOMMY BOOKNERD’S Showcase and Interview with me. Emily Lewis did a great job featuring the first two books of my Logan McKenna series, SHATTERED and FOREST PARK, then made me really think by asking me some great questions during our interview. Find out why...
Leonor Woodworth did such an excellent job narrating FOREST PARK, we snagged her to read SHATTERED: Logan Book 1. Just released on Amazon and Audible. Check out the sample.
DO I NEED AN EDITOR? Good question. Short answer? It depends. Are you self-publishing or looking for an agent? How much help does your manuscript need? (There are many levels of editing-each with different costs) Before you even think about hiring an editor, do what...
LESS IS MORE. Words to live by, particularly when writing dialogue. In her article, How Not to Use Speaker Tags and Action Beats, K. M. Weiland gives some good tips on keeping your dialogue brief, to the point, and moving your story forward. Another great resource:...
A self-admitted book addict, Valerie was the kid with the flashlight under her pillow. A life of travel with exposure to many different cultures led to a pervasive interest in people, with degrees & teaching credentials in Cultural Anthropology & English.
A self-admitted book addict, Valerie was the kid with the flashlight under her pillow. A life of travel with exposure to many different cultures led to a pervasive interest in people, with degrees & teaching credentials in Cultural Anthropology & English.