Naming Characters for Friends?
Glam photo for a fictional pig owner Is naming characters for your friends a good idea? Many would argue no. But, if your friends are good-hearted and don’t mind, why not? That’s what I did in The...
View ArticleWhat’s a Novella and Why do Readers Like Them?
What’s a novella? As an author with five published novellas to my credit, I’ve pondered their allure, especially at Christmas time. Why do people like to read them? Novellas are shorter works of...
View ArticleSequel Writing: The Sunbonnet Bride
Old woman in sunbonnet by Doris Ulmann (Wikipedia) I did not plan to write a sequel for my Christmas novella, The Yuletide Bride, but when the opportunity arose, I figured out how to write one. Before...
View ArticleSunbonnets: Business or Charity?
What’s the difference between running a business and a charity? It’s a concept Sally struggles with throughout The Sunbonnet Bride when a local calamity runs into her dreams and ambitions. Sally took a...
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