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Tag Archives: Kirkus starred review
HOW TO KILL A BOOK
Peter Gelfan taught me to be passionate about creating strong scenes, and this passion has paid off in the form of two books and two Kirkus starred reviews. I read, read lots, but weak scenes kill books for me. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
TWO KIRKUS, STARRED REVIEWS
Madcap characters proliferate. Some are good and protective, but others are as dangerous as rattlesnakes. Continue reading
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Tagged 1923, Chicago, competition, Creativity, Flapper, historical novel, Kirkus starred review, master of suspense, scary and witty, wacky characters, writing
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IF YOU DON’T ASK . . .
IMPORTANCE OF QUESTIONS: If you don’t ask, you’ll never know. If you want something, then ask because “no” is the worse thing that can happen. Ask directions or you may never get there. Last week an author friend asked me … Continue reading
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Tagged 1920, Author, Caribbean, Flapper, Kirkus starred review, mystery, Outlining, plotting, questions, writer, Writing emotions
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