The plot is what happens to your character. The story is about how your character reacts to the things that happen. It’s simple cause and effect, right? Hold on there. It’s not quite that simple. For the most effective story your forces of antagonism (see this post) and your character’s lies, secrets, and scars (see… Continue reading Because There Are Lies, Secrets, and Scars
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A Sneak Peek at Paladina, a Novel-in-Progress
A sneak peek at Paladina, a novel-in-progress which includes a protection specialist, Greek mythology, treasure-hunting alien knights, and a psychopath.
Do You Have a Mental Health First Aid Kit?
What do you do when you suffer a blow to your mental health, an injury? What would that be? Would you know what to do? Do you have a mental health first aid kit? Mental Injury vs Mental Illness? When you hear the term mental injury, what’s the first thing you think of? If you… Continue reading Do You Have a Mental Health First Aid Kit?
Lies, Secrets, and Scars Create Better Characters
The lies, secrets, and scars of your characters will give your stories power. What makes the story work is that emotion that ties it all together.
Sneak Peek at The Repairmen
Today I’m offering a sneak peek at The Repairmen, a novelette I wrote a few year back. Beware there is strong language (curse words) in this excerpt.