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Swoonworthy Heroes

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Hi friends, Happy Wednesday! Always glad to spend a day with you. Last time I shared about female protagonists, and we chatted about whether they still needed to be young, pretty, and likable. Today, I thought I’d pose the question about heroes. Do they still need to be handsome, strong, and swoonworthy? Years ago, the debate was whether a hero should be an alpha or a beta. In case you … [Read more...]

New Directions

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I was sorry to see Jody step back from blogging after so many years with us on Inspired by Life...and Fiction. But I am delighted that the timing was right for me to return to a regular blogging schedule. And so here I am, your first and third Friday author. The year 2022 had a big change in store for me at the very start. In January I made the decision, for a number of reasons, not to … [Read more...]

Cover Reveal!

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Covers are vital when it comes to making a first impression on a reader. They need to capture the reader's attention; communicate the story's genre, mood, and setting; and most of all, entice the reader to learn more. A good cover can make a huge difference in how a book performs in the market. As a traditionally published author, I don't get as much say in the cover design process as indie … [Read more...]

Female Protagonists:

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Do they still have to be young, pretty, and likeable? Hi friends, Happy Wednesday! I always look forward to my time with you. I attended a conference last weekend, and I was the moderator on a very interesting panel on female protagonists. The subtitle was: Do they still have to be young, pretty, and likeable? To be honest, I’d never thought about it. I write about characters in their … [Read more...]

Where do your ideas come from?

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This is a common question for writers. I often have this question myself when reading a historical novel, especially ones by author Elizabeth Camden, who tends to find the most unique historical backdrops for her stories! But I’ve been thinking about it in terms of my own work again as I stand at the beginning of a new project. And so as I look back to see where my stories have come from, I … [Read more...]

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