The Chapter One Dilemma
The Chapter One Dilemma {A note from Alyson: all the strategies and rules of this blog series apply primarily to adventure novels. Not all standards and regulations will carry into other genres.} “I know how to write, and I’m good at it. I know my character, and he’s great. If […]
Character Corner #1
Character Corner #1 “What makes a good character? It is not the name – though a name is an excellent thing to create, for a nameless character is nobody at all…” Naming characters is a delight for me, especially if I get to make up the name. This is an […]
The Pure Line Series Begins!
The Pure Line Series Begins! When I completed Chained, I had no clue it would lead to an entire series of books. My sisters and brother loved the book so much that I decided to write another about Adrian Falkner for them. They loved that one, too! Spurred on by […]
Why I Write Youth Fiction
Why I Write Youth Fiction As nightfall descended, one of my cousins took me to her room, and we sat down at her desk. My cousin opened a blank document, and then I happily told her all about the story I wanted her to write down for me. My […]