Terrific Book Tuesday: Mail-Order Revenge
This was the first novel I have read by Angela Couch. It was an enjoyable romance and a quick read. Elizabeth is under the impression that Axel’s father stole money from her father’s business and was the source of the complete ruination of her family and...
TBT: Cincinnati’s Incline Planes
During the Industrial Revolution in the City of Seven Hills, factories and disease crippled lives. People looked to the hills for their escape, and escape made possible by incline planes.
Terrific Book Tuesday: Brentwood’s Ward
Where do I start with this novel? First let me say I bought this as a clearance audiobook to listen to on a lonely drive. Now I will be purchasing a hard copy to reread.
Her Texas Family by Jill Lynn
Jill Lynn does a fantastic job of creating characters you love and can connect with. I loved how natural and three-dimensional all the characters were, experiencing true-to-life emotions, growing as human beings, and growing in their relationship with God.
A Sweet Misfortune by Maggie Brendan
A Sweet Misfortune is the second in Maggie Brendan's Virtues and Vices of the Old West series. However, this could easily be read as a stand alone book. Mrs. Brendan does a wonderful job of weaving the timeless story of finding one's true desires with memorable...
Sapphire Secrets by Dawn V. Cahill
Sapphire Secrets was a real world story that compels you to keep reading. I simply couldn’t put it down! I rarely read contemporary fiction as I tend to get enough of my own reality. However, Sapphire Secrets really lured me in and kept me hooked.
Character Motivation – Answering Why
Last week we took an In-depth Look at Character Goals. This week we will examine the why of external and internal goals. At the end of the post you will find application questions to guide you on your way. What is Motivation? Goal and motivation...
An In-depth Look at Character Goals
In a continuation of our look at GMC (Goal, Motivation, & Conflict), today I am focusing on an in-depth look at character goals. At the end, I will leave you with some guiding questions to help you develop your own character goals. Last week we defined a...
What is GMC?
The first step to developing a novel beyond the initial concept is to develop your GMC. If you are a newbie like me, you might not know what those three letters represent. Let me share what I have learned. What is GMC? GMC stands for Goal, Motivation, and Conflict....
