Craft of Writing
A conversation with Foodie Romance Author, Kimberly Kincaid
Kimberly Kincaid was the first person who introduced me to foodie romance-she will have the first three books in her Pine Mountain foodie series out with Kensington in 2014. In the meantime, she’s taken on [...]
The Lure of a Series with Hank Edwards
Hank Edwards is a wonderful author and a huge influence on my writing. His knack of exquisite comic timing is something I covet and his friendship is another. He has several ongoing series and his [...]
Adam Firestone Discusses Packing Iron: Tactical and Practical Concerns for Characters Who Carry Guns
We always have a bang-up time whenever weapons expert ADAM FIRESTONE joins us, and today is no exception. His past posts have covered all kinds of weapons our characters might use. Today, he describes both [...]
Lesann Berry presents: Embrace the Pain of Research
Writing and research go hand in hand because getting your facts right is as important as punctuation, pacing, and plot. Author Lesann Berry talks about fact finding basics and how research can enhance your story. Great to have [...]
Discovering What’s Behind Door #3 with Diane Vallere
Today’s Visiting Professor, author Diane Vallere, takes the podium to talk about pounding through those tough scenes that bring you to a standstill. Welcome, Diane! You’re chugging along on your WIP. You’ve got main characters, secondary characters, [...]
Yakkity-Yak by Laurie Schnebly Campbell
Welcome back to one of my favorite people – Laurie Schnebly Campbell! Do you freeze when trying to write a book blurb? Who doesn’t? Learn from Laurie on how to write the best blurb for [...]
It’s All in the Voice by Heather Webb
Heather Webb joins us today to give her insight into one of the most eluive and most- discussed topics amongst writers: voice. It’s All in the Voice (Part 1) Ever heard an agent or editor [...]
How to Survive and Thrive in the Publishing House Slush Pile with Shelly Ellis
The slush pile can be a frustrating place to be at times, especially if you can’t seem to get out of it. Shelly Ellis gives us classic, back-to-basics advice on how to survive between submission [...]
Author Kristan Higgins: Something To Talk About
I’m very excited to welcome back one of my favorite authors, KRISTAN HIGGINS! I’ve wrestled with the dreaded elevator pitch time and again, but it’s hard to condense a story into a sentence or two. [...]
Author Laura Moore on Writing Trilogies: A Few Lessons Learned
There’s magic in threes, but writing a trilogy also requires magic of the practical kind. Author LAURA MOORE gives us the benefit of her experience in today’s post. I’m currently writing the second book of [...]
