I have trouble visualizing a character until I find their name. They need their name, just a name I make up for the sake of writing until I find it. I can spend hours searching through name databases online, looking for perfect names. What's in a name? Everything. A name can be a signal to … Continue reading Names
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Devil’s Blood 2: Siren’s Snare UPDATE
I uploaded Devil's Blood 2 to CreateSpace this evening. I'm one step closer... The final phase is to get the "error-checker" copy and read through it for those pesky typos. I don't want to send it out riddles with mistakes.(I missed several in Devil's Blood 1 and I was humiliated by each one.) They're so … Continue reading Devil’s Blood 2: Siren’s Snare UPDATE
Action/Reaction
An action must happen for there to be a reaction to that action. Before Bob can be appalled at Mark's sexist statement, Mark must make said statement. If the reaction comes before the action, the sentence reads clunky and slow. Sally cringed as the door slammed. The door slamming is the action. Sally cringing is … Continue reading Action/Reaction
