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Character Chart I rarely use this entire Chart. I pick and choose what works for that particular character. I especially like the favorite phrase. Much of this can be used and I will keep it side by side with my ms. as I write. GENERAL: This is a fun aspect of the novel. Using any of these in a series can help set your brand. […]

In Storm’s Passion: Life strikes Storm Graham a shattering blow when she learns her father has bartered her to a man she detests. In Storm’s Passion: For Hadden Johnston life has provided everything he ever wanted, including a sanctuary for homeless children. Buy at: Amazon, REVIEW: Storm’s Passion   Reviewed by Kinky Vanilla http://www.kinkyvanillaromance.blogspot.com/ By all accounts, Storm Graham is brazen, strong-willed, and beautiful. She despises […]

Please welcome Anna Ellis Anna Ellis will be awarding a $50 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour. Author Tour: Anna Ellis ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GENRE: Erotic Romance ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ INETERVIEW: What or who inspired you to start writing?   I’ve always written, even when I was a little girl. I remember my first story about a bunny trying to cross […]

In Highland Sunrise: Life has thrown Christel McClellan some experiences that could have devastated a less determined woman. Beautiful, self-assured and fiercely independent, she is trying to forget the loss of her stillborn child. Highland Sunrise is the 4th book in the Twelve Dancing Princess’ series.   Buy at: Amazon; Barnes and Noble REVIEW: Highland Sunrise Highland Sunrise by Christine Young Publisher: Rogue Phoenix Press […]

Tips on characterization have included: Physical Appearance, Favorites, Habits, Background, Family, Attitude, Personality, Traits and Self-Perception. Tips today include your characters interrelation with other characters, Goals, and Problem/Crisis While I’ve been introducing this character chart, I’ve reevaluated my characters in my WIP. For me this has been a fun and insightful revisit to this chart, much of which I’ve taken for granted over the years. […]

Please welcome D. Lieber author of The Exiled Otherkin  D. Lieber author of The Exiled Otherkin will be awarding a fancy homemade bookmark (US ONLY) to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour. The Exiled Otherkin by D. Lieber ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GENRE: Fantasy Romance ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ INTERVIEW: What or who inspired you to start writing? I have always written as a sort of release. Whenever I […]

Please welcome Archer Miller author of Evolved Archer Miller author of Evolved will be awarding a $25 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour. Evolved by Archer Miller ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GENRE: Science Fiction ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ INTERVIEW:   BLURB:   Humanity has spread to the far reaches of space with The Golden Door, a planetary colonization monopoly, selling off every desirable and not […]

Please welcome Alice Jane-Marie Massa author of The Christmas Carriage Alice Jane-Marie Massa will be awarding a $20.00 Panera Gift Card (US only) to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour. The Christmas Carriage and Other Writings of the Holiday Season by Alice Jane-Marie Massa ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GENRE:  Collection of short stories, memoirs, essays, and poetry   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~   BLURB:   ​To celebrate holiday […]

More tips about Characterization: Traits & Self-Perception Some of the most important aspects of characterization include in depth development of your characters traits and self-perception.  When authors speak of traits, sometimes we stop at hair, eye, skin and skin color. It’s important to take an in depth look at more specific traits. It’s also important to know why or why not your character perceives themselves […]