Author Interview

When did you decide to start writing? About 6 or 7 years ago. I had this elaborate “bedtime” story in my head I had been developing for several years. A couple of my friends told me I should write it down. It took me a while to take them seriously, but eventually I gave in,...

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Books for a Better Year

Books for a lifetime This book will help you clarify your thinking, process your feelings, and help you make better decisions. If you are ready to stop drifting and design a life you love, this book will help you on your journey. LIFE TEACHES US LESSONS CONTINUOUSLY. Do we pay attention and acknowledge what we...

The List

  Nicco rapped his knuckles quietly on the door and pushed it open. “Hey big guy.” He moved inside, knowing he didn’t need an invitation. “I get you’re really busy right now, but something’s come up and I need your input.” Merry, twinkling eyes peered up from over a pile of paperwork. “Nicco, my friend....

Write Better: Sensitivity Readers

First, let us learn, what are sensitivity readers? They read through manuscripts for bais instances and representation issues. Let's not forget, they look out for the naughty words. Basically they point out all the "sensitive" areas of a manuscript. Now this isn't something you need to worry about unless you are marketing to a group...

Author Interview

When did you first realize you wanted to write? I used to write a lot when I was in high school, but it was mostly short comedy sketches because I used to act in high school. It wasn’t until last year, when I realized that one of my kids is a really good actor, so...

Books to Warm Your Winter

After years of abuse and eventual abandonment, Janie wants to forget her parents ever existed. Moving to her mom’s hometown of Everod doesn't make that easy. Then she meets Tristan. The emotions he ignites within her are almost enough to make her ignore all of the weird things he says. Almost enough to ignore the...

Sculpting Character Dialog

You’ve taken the time to create an amazing character. You’ve crafted a brilliant setting, and plotted your stories path. But how do you get that character to speak? You can hear the character talk to you in you’re head, but when you type it out, there is no sense to any of it. Well, you’re...

Write Better: Software and Apps

As it turns out Word isn't the word anymore. More authors are branching out to other writing tools, and I'm here to show you the best. Plus I'll tell you what types of writers benefit from these apps/software.  You'll find everything from free to paid, and for all skill levels! Writing's hard enough, so make...

Author Interview D.V. Fischer

1) When did you get the writing bug?     When I was young - maybe 7 or 8, I knew that someday I’d write a book. I even sat down and hand wrote a book about horses, but at that age, my mind lost focus and the book was left forgotten.     Over the...