by Pepper Basham | Dec 1, 2009 | Fiction Book Reviews
Another echoing theme, from the authors who gave tips on characterization during the month of November, was a characters essence…. His power Her strength His desire Her motivation What drives him to achieve his goal? What keeps her awake at night? I’m going to sum it...
by Pepper Basham | Dec 1, 2009 | Fiction Book Reviews
Christmas is everywhere . . . even where you least expect it.Join award-winning author and storyteller James Calvin Schaap as he uncovers the grace, joy, and love of the season through seven heartwarming tales of miracle moments in a messy world. This beautiful and...
by Pepper Basham | Nov 30, 2009 | Fiction Book Reviews
Can a gift from the past mend a broken heart?Ian Collins is an old man without his son. Patrick Collins is a young boy without his father. On his Christmas list are only three items. He wants the army to find his father. He wants to leave his grandfather’s...
by Pepper Basham | Nov 29, 2009 | Writing Tips
Throughout the month of November, I’ve featured authors who answered two questions: Who are your favorite characters you’ve ever written? What is the behind-the-scenes story of those characters? Over the next few days and in preparation for some new...
by Pepper Basham | Nov 25, 2009 | Fiction Book Reviews
I’m pleased to finish off my Who’s Got Character blog segment with inspirational fiction author, Lena Nelson Dooley. Not only has she experienced storybook romance firsthand (she had one of those love-at-first-sight moments with her husband of about forty-five years),...