Small Town Mysteries. Big Time Suspense.
Today I’m doing an author interview for M. Liz Boyle on her site, discussing why I write for teens, research I conducted for A Storm of Doubts, and my early plans for the next Rae Riley mystery. Please click here and join the conversation and also learn about Liz’z adventure novels for teens. For Liz’s… Continue Reading →
Today I’m visiting author M. Liz Boyle’s blog with my guest post, “The Importance of Fiction.” This wasn’t an easy post to write, which may sound weird since I write fiction. But sometimes when you do something long enough, you forget why you’re doing it. So, thank you, Liz, for giving me a topic that… Continue Reading →
YA Christian author M. Liz Boyle is back to describe how to weave themes in Christian fiction. This is a critical skill for writers of Christian fiction. If we’re too subtle, readers don’t notice the theme. If we’re heavy-handed, it reads like a sermon with a few fictional characters. So glad to have Liz share… Continue Reading →
YA author M. Liz Boyle is back with “Characters You Meet Along the Way” as we dive into the fascinating process of creating characters for our stories. You can read her other guest blogs here. Thanks for coming back, Liz! “It’s not where you go. It’s who you meet along the way.” Dorothy is credited… Continue Reading →
My theme this month is adventure. What real-world adventure can you imagine for this picture? Who are the characters huddled around the campfire? Why are they camping? Is it a vacation? Or are they hiding out? Here’s my inspiration: “This is just what you need,” my cousin Dave said, poking at the fire. “Miles away… Continue Reading →
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