New author Joy Allyson has captured the hearts of us Tennesseans with her novel, Whiskey Love. She writes historical novels with passionate and strong female characters. In her words, "her favorite characters are rebel heroines and salvageable scoundrels." Her first novel, Whiskey Love, pits distillery owners Chloe Tanner and Penn Kittrel against one another. Chloe's… Continue reading Author Spotlight: Joy Allyson
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Author Spotlight: Sadira Stone
Through the Red Door If there is such a thing as a perfect client, then author Sadira Stone holds that title. I have had the pleasure of working with her since she queried her series, The Book Nirvana, to The Wild Rose Press. Runaway Love Story, book two in The Book Nirvana series was a… Continue reading Author Spotlight: Sadira Stone
During the interim…
What are you doing to relax during this time of isolation? The virus we deal with directly or indirectly resembles the plot from a Sci-Fi novel. Some may criticize me as callous, but that couldn't be farther from the truth. Since I am not a first-responder, a doctor or nurse, work in a service type… Continue reading During the interim…
Let Your Character Shine
The longer I edit novels, the more I am convinced it's in the writer's DNA to tell a story instead of the characters relating their story. Editing is where the story evolves, takes on a new life. Not only for the character but for the plot, setting, and ultimately for the reader. Telling a story… Continue reading Let Your Character Shine
Inner Narration: Show Instead of Tell
As a writer of fiction, the narration makes up the bulk of the story. It's where the character reveals him or herself. Also, it's inner narration that allows the reader to connect with the characters. We root for them. Bash the bad guy. Swoon over the hero. Wish we were the heroine. Only if the… Continue reading Inner Narration: Show Instead of Tell
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