Confession. I’m enthralled with the reality show The Voice. Have you seen it? In fact, author Lisa Jordan and I were chatting on email how much we loved the show. …
Permission to Kiss by Donna K. Rice
Sometimes our characters need permission to move forward in their relationship so we nudge them along with a kiss. I needed some nudging at the beginning of 2015. But the …
Build powerful TURNING POINTS in a novel (An Equation!)
For most authors, setting up the right Act 1 feels natural – you introduce a character, give him a problem, invite him on a journey and then. . . All …
If You Give a Character a Lie …
If You Give a Character a Lie … If you give a character a Lie that is tied to some Dark Moment in his past … he is going to …
Social Media Minute—8 Tips for Those with Social Media Commitment Issues
by Edie Melson @EdieMelson We all know it’s important for writers to have a solid presence online. But many of us struggle with Social Media commitment issues. We have good …