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Elusive realities: Janice Spina – Visits from Beyond
JEMSBOOKS I was honored to be on Sue Vincent’s fascinating blog to share – Visits from Beyond. This was a visit I had one night from my grandmother who passed nine years ago. Each time I lost one of my family members I experienced a visit from them in my sleep. The visit felt as […]
Character Quotes from Great Mandrake by Dellani
Originally posted on Books & Entertainment Network:
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
Originally posted on Books & Entertainment Network:
“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…
A flying visit – Seeing the details
Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
It is impossible to walk around Stratford-upon-Avon without noticing its history, its art or its connection to William Shakespeare. Half timbered buildings are, it seems, everywhere. Statues and artistic depictions of the Bard vie with signs bearing his name or allusions to his work… in every conceivable…
Character Quotes from Bride for Brodie by Dellani
Originally posted on Books & Entertainment Network:
“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…
A Starter’s Guide For Fiction Writers Trying To “Establish A Social Media Presence” Part 6
Originally posted on WRITING TIPS & WRITERLY MUSINGS:
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Bonus | Part 6 Part 6: Videos – YouTube+ Note: I know I’m talking about YouTube, just days after the San Bruno attacks. My heart goes out to those affected by the attacks. I’ve talked…
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…
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