Just like real people, your characters have unique personalities, backgrounds, and worldviews—they should also have unique voices. Newbie authors often miss this lesson, and as a result, all 15 characters in their novel end up sounding exactly like the author. Here’s how I took my writing to the next level by giving my characters their…
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Launch Week
Okay, I’m writing this on Launch Week, so my mind is focused on trying to juggle normal life, extra life events (which are part of normal life) and the launch of my second thriller, RED SKY. The book officially came out on June 13th, so most of the “heavy lifting” for launch was done in…
#Gravity and a Toast to Science Fiction
In the song written by John Mayer and Mike Perry—Gravity—John explains that the words are about making sure you (still) love yourself, making sure you (still) have your head on…because it’s easier to mess up than it is to stay here (successful).” Another explanation I heard about this song is “…staying up even when you’re…
Writing Romance: The Warrior Poet
The last romance hero archetype we’ll look at is the Warrior Poet. The website TVTropes says this about the WP, “He’s fought in a battle and is no slouch at war making, but he thinks about the purpose behind all the bloodshed and philosophizes on the meaning of life and death. Remember the last line…
Conference Spotlight: Critique Round Table Sessions
Greeting from Conference HQ! Thinking about signing up for a critique round table at conference? Act now, because registration is required and these sessions are filling up! NOTE: Registration for these sessions closes July 15. The critique round table sessions are among the most popular offerings at RMFW Colorado Gold. Three and a half hours…