by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell Charles Dickens wanted to pen something different. By 1859, he’d written character-heavy novels that were so successful, the books were named after the lead such as …
Genre Expectations
By Toni Shiloh, @tonishilohwrite You ever grab a book in your favorite genre and settle down for a good read? Then a portion of the way threw—be it a fourth, …
What Would Dallas Jenkins Do?
by Angela Ruth Strong, @AngelaRStrong “Faith-based films are by and large entertainment schemes to reiterate previously held beliefs, enforce conformity, and raise money,” according to legendary filmmaker Paul Schrader. Then …
Falling in Love With Villains
By Tara Johnson, @TaraMinistry A good villain makes you hate him. A great villain makes you fall in love with him. Sounds strange, right? Perhaps, but the difference between a …
Gifts Ideas for Your Long Suffering Partner
by James L. Rubart, @jameslrubart Just before starting this month’s column, I Googled, “Best gifts for writers.” Result? Ninety-eight million results. Then I Googled, “Best gifts for writer’s spouses.” This …