I recently received an email from a writer named Ariana who is struggling with character development: “I am currently writing a book and would like your advice on it. I'm stuck on how to make it so the reader can feel like the characters in my book...if that makes sense.” It makes perfect sense, Ariana! Thanks for asking such an important question. A vital part of the reading experience … [Read more...]
Character Inspiration
When I first started writing, I never looked for inspiration images for my characters. I simply let them form in my mind and worked from there. However, when it came time to design my covers, my publishers kept asking for images of what my hero and heroine looked like as a starting point for selecting models for the photo shoots. I quickly learned that having images handy saved me time and effort … [Read more...]
When Characters Are More Than Fiction
God moves in mysterious ways. Chance meetings become blessings that not even an experienced author could dream into existence. In December 2016, I was already several months into the writing of More Than Meets the Eye when a speaking opportunity took me to Lubbock, TX. After conducting a library workshops that morning, I did a late afternoon book signing at the local Barnes & Noble. … [Read more...]