Could your story happen anywhere else? If the honest answer is yes, your setting isn’t working hard enough. Here’s how to fix that — with examples from 7th Grade Revolution and Secret of the Red Key.
Setting — Not Just a Pretty Place
Aunt Polly’s fence. McDougal’s Cave. A small town in Florida baking in summer heat. These aren’t just places. Here’s why setting is one of the most powerful tools in a writer’s kit — and how two beloved authors prove it.
Book Birthday for Angela
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to THE JOURNAL OF ANGELA ASHBY!!!! Release day marks a very special day in an author’s journey. It’s the day when we finally get to share our baby with the world. Writing a book is a labor of love. From the wondrous moment when inspiration strikes, through getting to know the characters, who they are, how they … Read More
The Advent of Angela Ashby
Tomorrow is the day … finally. The day when The Journal of Angela Ashby is released and I get to share her and her story with the world. Why do I say finally? Because this one has been a long time coming … and it’s the word Angela uses. The roots of this story go back to 2009 while I … Read More