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Cyndi Lord, author and writing instructor continues discussion of POV. Are you learning as much as I am?
Cyndi Lord is a bestselling author, editor-in-chief, and has traditionally published six novels. She has spoken to writers in events across the USA, and teaches writing classes. Eileen: Thanks, Cyndi for joining us again to continue our study of … Continue reading
Cyndi Lord joins Booktalk with Eileen discussing the novel-crafting element Point of View (POV)
Before I turn this blog over to Cyndi Lord, let me share something about my writing journey. One day early 2014, I completed my first novel’s manuscript through the NaNoWriMo challenge. I wrote furiously, finished the story and necessary number … Continue reading
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Interview with Mystery Novelist Margot Kinberg: Elements of Crafting Stories–Character-Building, Dialogue, Point of View
I’ve been quiet for a while. (whispering) Working on my first chapter of the book I haven’t titled yet. But more on that in my next post. Today, please welcome Margot Kinberg! Margot Kinberg’s Bio: Margot Kinberg is a … Continue reading
Interview with Karilyn Bentley, an author who writes Fantasy with a Touch of Funny! She tells us how she creates her wonderful characters.
E: Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming an author who uses the tagline Fantasy with a Touch of Funny — Karilyn Bentley! Karilyn is here to answer some questions I posed her about how she develops her characters. I … Continue reading
Dialogue from the point of view of Valerie Gilbert, narrator, musician, actress and mystic–a gifted individual.
Valerie Gilbert is the author of four books on personal growth, magic and mysticism, Raving Violet, Memories, Dreams & Deflections, Swami Soup, and Brilliance Brewing and the narrator of 127 audiobooks on Audible. She is currently writing her 5th book … Continue reading
Interview with Best-Selling Author of 80 + Books — Elizabeth Rose
If you haven’t met this author here is a quick bio: Elizabeth Rose is the bestselling author of 80 books and counting. She writes medieval, historical, contemporary, paranormal, and western romance. She is an amazon all-star, and a multi-time award … Continue reading
Internationally Best-Selling Author Diana Cosby Discusses the Craft of Dialogue Providing Examples From Her Own Writing
Many of you know I am on my own journey of learning how to write a good novel. Through the years, I’ve read some wonderful stories and then some not. When a story just can’t be put down, I want … Continue reading
Ah! Love with all its challenges! Audiobook Review and Narrator Review: A WITCH’S JOURNEY, book 1 from the Lobster Cove Series. Take a look at the narrator and how she begun her career. Most interesting!
Author: Tena Stetler Narrators: Kate Tyler Series: Lobster Cove, Book 1 Length: 9 hours 47 minutes Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Released: Oct. 19, 2017 Genre: Paranormal Romance Pepper McKay comes from a long line of powerful witches. Unfortunately, magic … Continue reading
Author Petie McCarty — an author worth discovering! She graciously joins our blog talking about her writing.
About Petie McCarty Petie spent a large part of her career working at Walt Disney World — “The Most Magical Place on Earth” — where she enjoyed working in the land of fairy tales by day and creating her own … Continue reading