The use of Secondary Characters: I’m important too!! So, I’m sitting here at my husband’s office, mulling over today’s blog, and the front desk guy (a friend named …
MBT Frasier Finalists Announced!
I am so thrilled to announce the five finalists for the My Book Therapy Frasier Contest! Not only did they have to compete against 42 other entries, but they competed on straight …
The Essence of Hero and Heroine
Early on we learn conflict makes a great story. Conflict elicits emotion. Tension is necessary to keep the story flowing and the readers turning pages. In romance, it’s easy to …
How to “undress” your character!
I’m on my way to Portland today – going to teach at Chip MacGregor’s Master Seminar on How to Write Best-selling Fiction. So, I’m sitting on a plane. …
First Chapter Checklist for your Frasier Entry
Is it ready? I know that it’s hard as a writer to know if your first chapter is ready for the eyes of a reader – whether it be an …