As a parent I had to learn to recognize when my children needed a time out. I’m not talking about a disciplinary action to give them time to consider their actions and consequences. The times I’m talking about are those times when a child’s activity and input has been so constant or exciting that their […]
Ripping Out the Seams
One of the first rules of sewing my mom taught me was how to use a seam ripper. It seems backwards, doesn’t it? Learning how to undo a seam instead of put one in. But it has come in handy time and time again, especially when learning how to do a zipper. If you don’t […]
Writing Alone Together
“Writing is a solitary occupation.” – Jessamyn West I don’t know much about Jessamyn West, but I think she has the author’s life right. I also think she’s got it completely wrong. The quote goes on to speak of interruptions and the need to be completely alone in order to finish the task of writing. […]
Creating Memorable Heroes and Heroines
What makes a hero and heroine memorable to readers? Often it’s the fire and ice relationships that make for an interesting read. In the world of fiction, as well as real life, opposites seem to attract. When creating lead characters, writers often choose unlikely combinations. A backwoodsman and a city girl. A rich heiress […]
Praying For Your Writing Journey
Like the other Mantle Rock authors, I write from a Christian world view. That means whether or not the Gospel is explicitly stated in the stories, God is always woven into the plot. Because of the Christian component, I begin a writing project and writing sessions with prayer. Sometimes the prayer is as simple […]
Making the Most of Your Writing Time
No doubt about it. Life is BUSY! If we aren’t careful, we can run ourselves ragged trying to keep up. If you’re like me, you often feel pulled in every direction, trying to balance family activities, work responsibilities, church and community functions, and household duties. And I have to wonder, WHEN CAN I WRITE?! To […]
Ask Yourself Why
One of the things that I love most about the fantasy genre is how you can escape into the story as if you were there along with the characters. I’ve always been a reader. Some of my earliest memories are hiding under the covers with a flashlight, so I could stay up all night to […]
A Bit of a Shock
Touch is a powerful tool. Especially in romance novels, we all wait with bated breath for the first time the hero and heroine accidentally bump into each other, the first time their hands meet, the first time they kiss. When written well, the descriptions of these events leave us slightly breathless, our heart rate up, […]
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