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...
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 22, 2009 | Fiction Book Reviews
Prayer & Praise As Christians and authors, God has placed a special calling on our lives. But more than writing stories that glorify him, He’s changed our hearts so we have an eternal hope. We were not left in our sins to suffer the consequences of the Fall for...
