by Pepper Basham | Jul 20, 2010 | Christian authors, Writing Tips
One of the hallmarks of a great story is the ability to keep the reader engaged. Now, of course, fantastic characters and riveting plots are the main contributors to fantastic novels. Conflict is another thing. But something else to remember in the grand scheme of a...
by Pepper Basham | Jul 19, 2010 | Fiction Book Reviews
Hi guys, Running a bit behind on my day job duties, but I wanted to give you a heads up on my ‘hopeful’ post for tomorrow. I’m going to take a few examples from some of my favorite authors and show you how they add cliffhangers to the ends of their...
by Pepper Basham | Jul 17, 2010 | Fiction Book Reviews
Over the next few Saturdays, I’m going to do a series called Chocolate for Moms. It’s a fun way at looking at the characteristics that make up a mother. If you guys can come up with some good additions to the list, that would be great. So… C....
by Pepper Basham | Jul 16, 2010 | Fiction Book Reviews
Kristen Billerbeck’s newest novel, Perfectly Dateless, is a fun story about a quirky girl who is trying to figure life out…or at least get a date to the prom. Problem is – there are too many problems to count. Obstacles galore. And her parents are in on it all. 🙂 From...
by Pepper Basham | Jul 15, 2010 | Fiction Book Reviews
Here is another wonderful visit from an aspiring author…and another great blog-buddy from The Writers Alley. Please join me in welcoming Mary Vee. Not only are Mary’s blog posts for The Writers Alley insightful, she also keeps a consistent blog of her own, filled with...