Unlikable Main Characters: “The Hidden Oracle”
I was rather displeased when the main characters in The Hidden Oracle were terribly unlikable. What would possess an author to write that?
Glowing People, Second Sight, and Spiritual Warfare
The idea of a character who could see both the spiritual and the physical world intrigued me. Hence, Catriona Scott was formed.
Review: “An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales”
Let’s look at An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales by Theresa Breslin and illustrated by Kate Leiper.
The Catriona Faerie Feud: NaNoWriMo 2020 Brainstorming
As November and the 2020 NaNoWriMo challenge loom, I’d like to introduce my main character, Catriona Scott, and her family’s faerie feud.
“City of Ghosts”: Spooks and Specters in Juvenile Fiction
My library friends recommended City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab. Here’s what I learned about spooks and specters in juvenile fiction.
NaNoWriMo Novel Prep Day
Since this may be one of my last work-free days for awhile, I’m finally going to start outlining my NaNoWriMo novel!
Building a Sequel: “The Firebird” by Susanna Kearsley
Combining two very different and unrelated books, The Firebird taught me some interesting techniques for building a sequel.
The Prophetess: Brainstorming for NaNoWriMo
I’m joining the NaNoWriMo plotters in brainstorming! This scene follows a prophetess as she puts her spiritual gift into practice.
Dual Story Arcs: Review of “The Winter Sea”
When the book weaves two parallel stories together, I’m hooked. Let’s get into what The Winter Sea taught me about crafting dual story arcs.
Rebecca Ransley: Meet the Character
A couple weeks ago, we met Ryan Ransley, the main character of my first middle grade novel. Today, we’re meeting his sister, Rebecca!