When I began writing Defiance on Indian Creek, in 2008, all I found on Michael Shirley’s land came from a Google Book copy of Oren Morton’s book, A History of Monroe County West Virginia. Listed on page 82 under Surveys under Botetourt County in 1774, in the following format: Shirley, Michael–527–Indian—L—Mar 24. However, I didn’t …
To sigh or not to sigh
I found this interesting article: Why Do We Sigh? | Psychology Today My question: Should a first-person character tell us they sighed? Sighing is an audible and visual reaction. But maybe a first-person character would only observe this in others. Would a first-person character just express the frustration in dialogue (internal and audible) and in physical actions? …
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3 Reasons Authors Need Critiques
Have you ever been shocked and disappointed by a big-name author’s book and thought, I wish I could have critiqued that for them first? If seasoned authors still need trusted critique partners to say, “this is boring”, I certainly do. And I’m happy to say I have. While working on my fourth book in the …
5 Challenges to Guest Blogging
I’ve followed author, editor, and writing coach, C.S. Lakin for years. I’ve matured as a writer from her critiques, classes, and books. She loves helping writers at all levels. When I emailed her on a personal matter, she responded with sweet understanding, then shocked the heck out of me. “Why don’t you write me a …
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Is your story idea good enough to become a book? Find out on my vlog. https://youtu.be/7St5HklxTUQ
Time to Write
How strong is your desire to write? In a 1964 interview, Harper Lee said, "Writing is a process of self-discipline you must learn before you can call yourself a writer. There are people who write, but I think they're quite different from people who must write." I've added this topic on my vlog. https://youtu.be/uVWkd4WohYc
Defiance on Indian Creek Audiobook-Angelina Kelly
The audiobook is still available an Audible with the old cover. It takes time to switch things. As the author of Defiance on Indian Creek, I'm thrilled that Angelina Kelly chose my book to launch her career as an Audiobook narrator. Her years of experience as a voice actor brings clear pronunciations and confident portrayals …
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Fleeing the Shadows Audiobook-Angelina Kelly
This audiobook is available on Audible with the old cover. It takes time to switch things. As the author of Fleeing the Shadows, I’m once again honored by Angelina Kelly's excellent portrayal of Mary and her family as they escape British Loyalist along the old hunters’ path toward Daniel Boones' settlement in Kentucky territory. Angelina …
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Character History: Research and Organizational Tips
A writer discovers characters by inspiration or by accident. Their stories are so incredible or inspirational they must be shared. The blessing of imagination allows characters to share their personal histories with the writer who becomes the ghostwriter. As a writer of historical fiction, my research requires discovering descriptions, timelines, and eye-witness accounts of real-life …
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