When authoring a piece of fiction, one of the most exciting aspects of the endeavor is creating the rich, interesting characters that will populate the work. In fact, without a stable of well-sketched round and flat characters, regardless of how exciting or compelling...
You know you have encountered a well-drawn character when you cannot wait to return to the book to see what they are up to next. These characters resonate with you on multiple levels, and you grow fond of them, or even attached to them. Therefore, as a novelist, you...
Publishing Journeys Angel Carmona V. & D. Povall James A. Hass Kyle Thomas Smith Flora Guidry Becky & Shoni Anderson Andrew Shiley Bradford Baber Q&A Interviews What inspired you to begin your publishing journey? I was inspired to share what I am convinced is the...
There is simply no disputing the enduring popularity of the romance genre, and young adult romance is no exception. Since at least the 1950s, when bobby socks-wearing teens discovered young love at the soda fountain, young adult romance books have steadily climbed to...
Every story needs a good, juicy conflict — something that propels the narrative and keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. To create conflict, clever authors understand the power of inserting a villain to play the role of the story’s antagonist. For centuries,...
