by Pepper Basham | Dec 6, 2009 | Fiction Book Reviews, Writing Tips
Characters emerge from the most unlikely of places. Some evolve from a dream, others from the combination of several different personalities, a few from a stranger who sparked our interest, or a unique family member. The spark that flames into a memorable hero or...
by Pepper Basham | Dec 5, 2009 | Fiction Book Reviews
Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” – – Ghandi I’m a bit behind in my well-made plans of drawing characterization out of The Christmas Story, but let me forge ahead to our next...
by Pepper Basham | Dec 4, 2009 | Fiction Book Reviews
Christmas miracles can come from unlikely sources.Betty Kowalski isn’t looking forward to the holidays. She just can’t seem to find Christmas in her heart. Maybe it’s because her husband is gone. Maybe it’s because she’s missing her...
by Pepper Basham | Dec 2, 2009 | Fiction Book Reviews
Just as the pulse of a good story is founded in conflict, so is the core of a character. Conflict energizes our scenes and draws readers into the emotional suspense of our heroine and hero’s lives. Boy and girl can meet, but unless something happens to shake the...
by Pepper Basham | Dec 1, 2009 | Fiction Book Reviews
As a parent, I’m sure you can commiserate with me. Permanent marker is not a 3 year old’s friend, and especially not a mother’s. In less time than in takes for my seventy pound dog to eat his breakfast, a 3 year old can make quick artwork on any item within a home....
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...
