I’ve been studying lately secrets to making my characters not only unique, but heroic – heroes and heroines that live on in our hearts, and will make readers cry over …
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Book Therapist Picks: The Restorer
I have to admit, I didn’t think I was a fantasy reader. One look at a Robert Jordan Wheel of Time book has me in shivers. I just can’t wrap …
Self-Therapy: Showing Emotions
Yesterday, in Doctor’s Notes, I talked about connecting the reader to the character by showing the appropriate emotions. But what if you have a tough guy, like my Rafe Noble, …
Dr’s Notes: Sympathy is not enough
By all accounts, I should love the new television show, the Bionic Woman (Jamie Sommers). I enjoy seeing a woman who knows a few self-defense moves, and someone who faces …