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Character Quotes from Author of Love by Dellani
Originally posted on Books & Entertainment Network:
After a moment or two of deliberation, I called Alyce. Fortunately, she answered. “Parker!” she screeched. Alyce is a very loud girl. Nothing wrong with that, just a fact. She is enthusiastic and used to admire my performance in a very vocal manner. Does great things for a…
Character Quotes from Beach Bum by Dellani
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“Are you sure you don’t want to stay with us tonight?” he asked. “No. I need to be here.” Penn, Saul and Jasper exchanged a look. “I know that look. That’s the one that says, She’s being a delusional, emotional woman and we need to exert our manly…
Character Quotes from The Maker by Dellani
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“Can we be of assistance, Captain Slatterly?” “Captain Drexel, I’m unsure how until I know the situation on planet. Riley’s a sneaky bastard. He allowed himself to be taken into custody. I can’t conceive of a man like him doing that without a reason, can you?” “No, sir,…
Character Quotes from Great Mandrake by Dellani
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Drake slid in the door of his classroom as the bell rang. His professor looked up sharply, frowning. “Late? Mr. Mann, you are never late.” His Georgia accent flavored the words. “Had to drop my nephew at school. Sorry, Dr. Temple.” “Considering it’s the first time in your…
Character Quotes from Love Rocks by Dellani
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“Is that what everyone’s going to think, Letasha?” “Probably, honey. Your man should have a Surgeon General’s warning on him cause he’s smokin’ hot. They’re gonna think the worst, more’s the pity. Johnny’s a really nice guy. He’s been a good friend to my cousin Beau, helped him…
Character Quotes from Bride for Brodie by Dellani
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“Today’s Monday. Brodie needs at least three days to conclude the Stevens project, but I’d say by Thursday afternoon, we could sit down and set the preliminary wheels in motion, don’t you Brodie?” “Yes, sir. That’s an excellent suggestion, Ches.” “Super!” Mr. Tillerman squashed my fingers again, slapping…
How to make a character more real to a reader
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Now that you’ve decided on a terrific name for your characters, what next? Real or imagined. Memoir or fiction. Doesn’t matter. Same rules apply. Turn flat into fabulous! ? The characters must come alive in a manuscript and jump from the page into a reader’s heart. If not, they stop…
Markets For Writers
Originally posted on Esther Chilton:
Christmas is on its way! Not really – though it is if you want to enter the latest Words Magazine short story competition. The theme is Christmas and the closing date is 30th June 2018. Here are some more details for you: Prizes: 1st: £50 2nd: £25 Entry fee: FREE…
Character Quotes from My Lifeguard by Dellani
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“You used to date?” Magda seemed mildly perturbed at that idea. “Not exactly date,” Drew hastened to clarify. “We got coffee a few times, went to a couple movies. That’s the extent.” “There was that one time….” Shelly began. “When nothing happened at all,” he finished for her…
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