Untamed – Netflix Series

People lose interest fast, so a good elevator pitch…or 30-second synopsis of your novel is a must. Find the essence of your book and relate it to listeners in an exciting, action-oriented way that answers the listener’s questions… What’s in it for me? Why should I care? A short-cut to capture their interest is to … Continue reading Untamed – Netflix Series

Monday Mystery – What the heck are these?

As I write my historical fiction, I come across words and things new to me, so I must look them up. It's amazing what one can learn by doing the research. If this question ever comes up on trivia night, I'll have the answer! Honey bees are in serious decline lately, but before 1620 there … Continue reading Monday Mystery – What the heck are these?

Share Saturdays – “13 Years Lost”

After researching emigration for my New France historical fiction novel, I am intrigued by immigration stories. This memoir by Christine Sadry caught my eye, because it is a story of a young girl made strong by adversity. She is a member of Gulf Coast Writer Association, and I'm proud to have her as our first … Continue reading Share Saturdays – “13 Years Lost”

Writer Wednesday – Excel at Organizing

Excel spreadsheet, that is. They will help improve your writing skills by keeping your thoughts organized and at your fingertips. I use them for several writing tasks: Character biographies-  I use these faithfully–at least for my main characters–so I am consistent with their looks personalities. The title of the spreadsheet is “(book title) characters.”  Within … Continue reading Writer Wednesday – Excel at Organizing