I love stories, despite the medium in which those stories are told. One of my favorite stories comes in the form of an animated cartoon - Avatar: The Last Airbender. <Activate deeper, man-voice I use when I imitate other people> "But, BB, I thought this was a book blog?" Yes, it is, but it's also … Continue reading Favorite Stories #1
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Idea Barrel = Empty
I admit, I had a lot of ideas when I started this blog. Sometimes, I feel like I'm stretching the idea farm just a little too much. I've seen a running theme through all these book bloggers and authors. Ever notice how a lot of them talk about coffee? I like a good cup of … Continue reading Idea Barrel = Empty
Essence of a Novel
"Go write a novel." Okay, uh, how? As said by Flannery O'Connor, everyone knows how to write a story until they sit down to write a story. Let's start with the basics: A story is a conflict. Without conflict, there is no struggle, there is no story. Your character must want something, struggle for something … Continue reading Essence of a Novel