Why Authors Should Be Speaking on Their Books … Their Expertise – by Judith Briles…
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on The Book Designer:
I never desired to be an author; nor did I envision that I would be a speaker.
The seeds were emerged in elementary school where I always in trouble for talking too much and passing notes.
Who knew where that would lead as a seven-year-old?
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Choosing the Right Viewpoint and Tense for Your Fiction [With Examples] – by Ali Luke…
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on Aliventures site:

Who’s telling your story?
Perhaps the choice is easy and obvious: you’re writing from a particular character’s viewpoint in the first person (“I”) and the whole story is from their perspective.
Or perhaps it’s trickier than that. You’ve got a story to tell involving multiple characters, and you need to make some choices.
The point of view (POV)or viewpoint is the angle the story’s being told from. For instance, in Emma Donaghue’s Room, the point of view character is 5-year-old Jack.
The story might be told in the first person (“I”), second person (“you”), or third person (“s/he”). It can also be told in past tense or present tense, which I’ll come onto in the second part of this post.
What Viewpoint Should You Use for Your Story?
#ShareAReviewDay – Maledicus: The Investigative Paranormal Society Book 1 by Charles F. French

This morning’s guest for #ShareAReviewDay is Charles French, and he would like to share what readers are saying about Maledicus: The Investigative Paranormal Society Book 1. When the reviews are short ones, as in this case, I will use 2 or 3, rather than one longer one. Enjoy, and please pass the word along. Thanks!
REVIEWS:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Fantastic!
By Amazon Customer on May 7, 2018
Verified Purchase
Excellent novel! Very well written! This book reminds me of a Stephen King novel with great plot lines and characters! Gripping, scary, and fun! Loved it! Couldn’t put it down!
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
By HorrorHomeroom on April 17, 2018
Love the focus on the older characters in this novel.
5.0 out of 5 stars Have so enjoyed reading it
By Kelly Krasner on April 9, 2018
This is a genius, scary and heart…
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Character Quotes from Set for Love by Dellani
Bern walked Kennedy to the shop once more, giving her another kiss.
“There are advantages to working with your boyfriend,” Sterling said with a sigh. “I could stand to start my day and end my lunch with a kiss from a handsome man.”
“Sorry, ma’am,” Bern said with a sorrowful smile. “I’m taken. And I see by that rock on your finger that you are too.”
“The pregnant belly wasn’t a clue?”
He made a face, squinting. “Not so much. A lady can do that on her own with the right contribution.”
Sterling giggled, flipping him off as he headed out.
“Oh, such rude finger gestures from a pristine pregnant lady! You’ve just scarred your child for life,” he teased, pointing at her.
Sterling laughed and threw a pin cushion at him.
© 2018 Dellani Oakes



