About two decades ago I attended a writing class where the teacher said the main character needs to be larger than life but also relatable. Since then, I’ve read numerous books on writing and they all say something similar. Main characters are the center of the narrative because essentially, the story wouldn’t happen without them.Continue reading “The Human Approach: Connecting the Reader with the Main Character”
Tag Archives: Behind the Scenes
Creating Believable Character Trouble and Redemption
It is said that the author’s job is to make trouble for their characters. And then the character must find their way out of the mess to become the hero. It is also said that the reader must care about the character. So now the author has a delicate balance. The author wants to makeContinue reading “Creating Believable Character Trouble and Redemption”
The English Teacher’s Magic: Tea and Lothair
Does a writer use the real world to inspire their writing? The simple answer is, yes! But is creative writing an accurate reflection? Or does the writer re-tell the experience? Those are good questions and I’d say the answer depends on the author. Personally, my writing tends to step away from lived experiences. The worldContinue reading “The English Teacher’s Magic: Tea and Lothair”
Behind the Scenes: The English Teacher’s Magic
I started my professional teaching career in 1999. That seems like a hundred years ago now and so much has happened over those 24 years! Teaching English was never my plan, but life’s journey took me to Busan, South Korea after completing my undergraduate degree. Unlike most people at the time, however, I wasn’t thereContinue reading “Behind the Scenes: The English Teacher’s Magic”
Behind the Scenes: Twilight’s Princess
Recently (November), Twilight’s Princess was released on Amazon. It is Zyanna’s story and takes place in the Night Realm. A bit of background: I wrote all three books in the Twilight Realm Trilogy before publishing Twilight’s Curse, but after completing the series, I noticed a gap between book 1 and 2 (Twilight’s Princess), so bookContinue reading “Behind the Scenes: Twilight’s Princess”
Mid-Month News!
Welcome! Adventure Seekers News:Hey Community! I hope your April is going well. How is spring (for us in the northern hemisphere)? And fall (for those in the southern hemisphere)? Alright, here’s the news: The Original will be on sale for .99cents on Amazon until the end of the month, so grab your copy now! And pass thisContinue reading “Mid-Month News!”
Twilight’s Curse: Behind the Scenes -Zoe
Zoe was a character I loved writing. She had such depth and pain but also incredible strength. She was in a way a real hero because she faced her fears and came out stronger. I think this is the reality for all of us when fear comes knocking in our lives. There’s the tap atContinue reading “Twilight’s Curse: Behind the Scenes -Zoe”
Twilight’s Curse: Behind the Scenes -Nix
Prince Phoenix or Nix witnessed the murders of his parents and he has no desire to take the crown, and is challenged to accept the role as the only means to save the Twilight Realm. Will he step up? Or step away? You’ll have to read to find out. Nix’s character grew up in obscurityContinue reading “Twilight’s Curse: Behind the Scenes -Nix”
Twilight’s Curse: Behind the Scenes -Royal Advisor Nate
Every good fantasy book isn’t complete without the mentor! In Twilight’s Curse, Nate, Royal Advisor to the king, has held this role for as long as… well you won’t quite know until you’ve read all three books in the series and I’m not planning to tell you. Not yet, anyway. Nate first comes on toContinue reading “Twilight’s Curse: Behind the Scenes -Royal Advisor Nate”
Twilight’s Curse: Behind the Scenes -the brownies
Imagine if such creatures existed who could enter your home, clean your house, prepare your meals and not ask for a thing in return. Do such creatures exist? They do in fantasy! The brownies are creatures of myth and fantasy. They are secretive and seldom reveal themselves to humans, but you always know they’ve beenContinue reading “Twilight’s Curse: Behind the Scenes -the brownies”
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