This week, I want to share an outtake from Fellowship and a lesson learned about writing before research.
Tag: writing fiction
The Beekeeper’s Fear
Written for middle-grade readers, my first book, The Mystery of Apple Crest, takes place on an Apple Orchard. A young girl and her family have moved into her grandfather’s home and learn to manage an Apple Orchard. In the course of writing this book, I learned an important lesson when a beekeeper’s fear stopped me… Continue reading The Beekeeper’s Fear
Create Strong Obstacles to Make A Super Story
Stories need structure. You don’t have to outline your story but the structure must be there. One of the essential pieces of story structure is the story obstacle or antagonist. As a writer, you know you need a strong obstacle to make a super story, but how does that work on paper? The Power of… Continue reading Create Strong Obstacles to Make A Super Story
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.