In “The Secret Slipper,” the biggest lesson I learned was about upping the stakes—intensifying the angst. I want my readers to feel it with my characters. But I usually fall flat in my first attempt (courtesy of my personal lack of emotion) and have to edit to add it. For me, it’s an ever-learning process of upping angst.
Join me today over at Faith’s blog for my thoughts on adding angst to your story.
Day 1 – Modern
There’s a new project on my desk and I’m super excited to share it with you!!! Keep a lookout each day this week for clues about it. I’ve had a few people guess that I’m writing another historical fiction—wrong! This time, I’m going modern! And it has been FUN!!! Tomorrow I’ll share a little more.
Next up…
I’m sharing the title and cover soon! Keep your eyes peeled!!
Today I’m over at We’ve Got Pockets with a very fun and different interview! What details do I slip into my books that no one really knows about but me? What honor would I choose for my book? Which book am I most proud of? Find my answers for these and more over at Esther’s blog here.
Lia buried her hands in the folds of Geva’s gown, the soft linen not calming her at all. She made sure her steps were slow and even, making her appear the careful lass Bioti claimed her to be. Had she not spent the last hour transitioning from filthy rags to this pale green gown, she would have doubted that she was the same lass mucking the stalls this morn. She lifted her eyes, taking in every embroidered flower that decorated the deep gray silk of Lady Yzebel’s gown. The beauty of elegance stopped as she looked at the lady’s face.
You know, sometimes it’s just the right time to throw aside propriety and ramble. If you’re me, that is. 😉 Maybe other authors have it all together all the time, but I definitely don’t.
Today I’m over at Blossoms and Blessings sharing an “About-the-Process” post which includes… totally forgetting that I have more than just “Protecting the Poor” on my desk right now. *hides face* Yep… I’m not the only one who struggles with balance, am I? 😉
Read the full, rambling post here.
Have you ever wondered the difference between writing one point-of-view and two (or more)? Have you ever considered if your book needs just one POV or two? Do you know how to make that decision?
I don’t know that I have the answers for everyone, but I absolutely loved writing in two POVs for “The Secret Slipper” and “Protecting the Poor”–and, like so much about this series, it has been a huge learning experience!
Hop over to Writings from a God-Girl to read a little of my thinklings about this POV process.
Let’s be honest. When we think of the medieval age, we tend to romanticize it. I mean, who else gets these images in mind? (credit: all images from Pixabay)
This is more the style that I featured in my Tales of Faith series, but it’s not historically accurate. Read the full article over at Author Abigail Harris’s blog.
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