Small Town Mysteries. Big Time Suspense.
This month’s theme is YA fiction. For my first prompt, I have this photo of a teen girl. What’s the story behind this face? She’s upset or angry about something. So upset that she’s stopped her scooter in the middle of a narrow bridge. Or maybe she’s upset because her scooter broke down in the… Continue Reading →
I used this photo last year during my month on speculative fiction. I like it so much I’m using it again. Something about the girl’s pose intrigues me. And the sun setting on what looks like a steamy summer day in the city. Perfect for a techno noir, like Blade Runner. Here’s what I wrote last… Continue Reading →
This is my last spark for YA fiction. I chose this photo because it can be used in any genre. Who is the girl and why is she hitchhiking? Is she hunting for a friend who disappeared after a murder was committed? Is she on the run from officials because she possesses special powers? Is… Continue Reading →
As we follow “The Journey of Book” this year on my blog, we’ll examine some genres as well as discuss tips on developing plot, settings, and characters. Studying young adult or YA fiction was a natural choice because that’s what I usually write. With a mystery twist. If you want to write YA fiction, keep… Continue Reading →
Here’s another one of my most popular posts, stories by Andrew Klavan. It’s especially fitting since one of his stories that I love is a Christmas crime story. Mr. Klavan writes for adults as well as teens, and my husband has been listening to and enjoying the Cameron Winter series. If We Survive is told from… Continue Reading →
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