Complete Review: I have a Thing for do-over stories—where the protagonist finds themself returned to an earlier point in their life. A chance to do things over, hopefully better this time. The appeal may be a reflection of my middle-age, but I still roll with it. My point being, I’ve read a lot of them.Continue reading “Engaging and Original Sci-Fi Do-Over Story | Book Review”
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The Power of Persistence: Stories of Writers Who Refused to Give Up
Many successful writers faced numerous rejections before achieving their dreams. J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter was rejected 12 times, Stephen King’s Carrie 30 times, and Agatha Christie’s The Mysterious Affair at Styles 6 times. Rejection doesn’t define worth; it’s an opportunity to learn and grow. Keep writing, refining, and pursuing your dreams!
Independence Day: Show Your Support for Independent Authors!
Are you tired of the same old bestsellers dominating bookstore shelves? Do you want to discover new, undiscovered gems that truly capture your imagination? Look no further than independent authors – they’re the unsung heroes of the literary world. As an avid reader and supporter of indie authors myself, I’ve come across some incredible booksContinue reading “Independence Day: Show Your Support for Independent Authors!”
Something Extra
I’ve been remiss in writing my blog content recently, so decided to post an excerpt from a work in progress. You may recognize one of the characters from my series on character development. Enjoy. A palpable stench assaulted Elara’s senses, a noxious blend of decay and filth. The pungent tang of rotting food mingled withContinue reading “Something Extra”
Memorial Day Special
For a limited time, get “A New Past: Book One” for $2.99 in the Amazon Kindle Store. Follow me on Amazon, GoodReads, or Facebook to get information about upcoming book releases.
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Crafting Compelling Characters with a Character Template
This series introduces a character template for crafting engaging characters, covering physical descriptions, personality traits, motivations, and more. The template provides a solid foundation and practical prompts, making character creation more manageable. Readers can access the template to enhance their own writing, fostering unique storytelling voices. Explore character development together!
Do different versions matter?
A few months ago, I followed the advice to authors on the Amazon Kindle store recommending to do a paperback copy of my book “A New Past: Book One“. Their advice is: Reach new readers by creating a paperback version of your book. KDP automatically prints and ships your book whenever customers order copies soContinue reading “Do different versions matter?”
My Character template
I’m preparing a series of posting about how I use a character template to help me create and manage characters in my writing.
For anyone who has already subscribed, here is the full template if you want to follow along in the posting series.
Run one ad….a PSA
This is a Public Service Announcement for any authors who run ads on Facebook or Instagram. You should know that you will start getting phishing emails within two days of the ad starting. Following the tips I got from an editor for self promotion of books, I have been cross posting these blog entries toContinue reading “Run one ad….a PSA”
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