The stories, thoughts, and ramblings of an ADD author.
...or what I do when I can't come up with a character background post. There are times when I have a bunch of character ideas but there isn't enough information running around in my brain to full flesh them out to make a stand-alone character profile for the blog. This is what I fondly call… Continue reading Denver Character Dump
…or how to make a hero likeable without making them perfect. We all want to root for a hero, a person that has an enormous amount of pressure on them to “save the day”. There are certain things to avoid when writing your protagonist and how to make your hero relatable. The traps The un-killable,… Continue reading Writer’s Corner: Writing a Strong Protagonist
Nigel walked into the kitchen as Jean was placing the first tray of cookies in the oven, “Jean, love, you know the little sneaks are at it again.” She chuckled, “I’m making the ‘grown-up’ treats today, Nigel. It stands to reason we need to keep a close eye out. Kevin is always looking to snitch… Continue reading The Great Cookie Caper: Part Two
So, you want to write a novel and you’re wondering how to get all the characters you inevitably want to introduce straight, and keep them straight, thus keeping continuity. We’ve discussed an outline in another post, and that is a way to keep the story from tripping over itself, but how do you keep all… Continue reading Writer’s Corner: How to Keep Your Characters Straight
By the time I got finished talking to Mrs. Randall, she looked out the window and smiled, “Looks like my husband is finished with his project for the day. He’s outside if you still want to interview him. He can be a little rough around the edges.” ”Duly noted, Ma’am, but I was told to… Continue reading Character Spotlight, Jonathan Randall
Robin escorts the reporter to the portal in the yard. He looks at it apprehensively. Robin just points as the portal shimmers and an Elven woman steps through and looks back at the portal with frustration. “No, I don’t need the twins, Scourge, or you to come with me. It’s an interview, and I can… Continue reading Character profile: Kara Tygnow
After having to ask for directions, the reporter finds his way to the security office. The door looks much like any bedroom door, and he can hear voices inside. He knocks. ”Come in, “ the voice that responds is Cockney and sounds a bit cheerful. The reporter opens the door to see two desks four… Continue reading Character Profile: Nigel Masters
