Archive for May 2021
Using Characterization for Conflict
I have a problem with conflict in my novels. Not big, overarching conflict, but micro conflict. If you want a page-turner, you should have conflict on every page. How do you do that in a natural, non-forced way?? An easy way is by giving essential characters opposite strengths, weaknesses and idiosyncrasies. Or, give them the…
Read MorePatience Practice – How to Get More of it
I was thinking back the other day, to when I decided I wanted a book with my name on the cover. I dreamed and imagined and wished…for the day when I’d hear the magic words, Here’s your contract! And the waiting would be over. Yeah, I hear you laughing. Hey, we were all naïve…
Read MoreA SALE!!!
I’m so thrilled to announce….I’ve sold two Women’s Fiction stories to Story Plant! More as I know it!
Read MoreA Fun Contest That’s Worth Your Time
I blame Sherene Gross for my addiction. She entered the NYC Midnight Contest a couple years ago, and kept me updated on her progress as she wrote, submitted, and advanced in their short story contest. Now, I don’t write short stories, or anything that I can’t use in a novel, but she seemed to be…
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