Small Town Mysteries. Big Time Suspense.
Where did I get inspiration for my characters? From just about anywhere. It could be the mannerism of a relative, a story from a friend, or the glimpse of a stranger in town. Below are some of the character inspirations for A Storm of Doubts. My main character Rae Riley has three half-brothers. Her middle… Continue Reading →
This month, JPC Allen Writes is all about characters. Since I’m a character writer, this is one of my favorites themes. Naming a character correctly is crucial to me for his or her development. Names have fascinated me since I was a kid, and I have several naming books in my personal library, including The… Continue Reading →
Welcome to the holiday season! I’m interrupting my regularly scheduled theme, which is all about endings this month, and taking time to highlight the books of writer friends. If you’re looking to buy Christian fiction as gifts, the posts this week will give you ideas on how to wrap up a great story for a… Continue Reading →
If you hope to see the eclipse today, I hope you have clear skies and good company. I’ve never seen a total solar eclipse and I’m looking forward to it. I also want to share ideas for using the eclipse in story. Such an unusual, natural phenomenon could bring a unique plot line to your… Continue Reading →
This month I’m focusing on how nature can inspire our writing. But nature means much more to me than simply source materials for stories. I see the goodness of God in nature. It’s demonstrates His joy in the act of creation. I can clear my mind and relax when I get out into nature and… Continue Reading →
JPC Allen Writes