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Facebook Changes and How it Affects Users

By on November 9, 2011 in Learn the art of Social Networking

I have to admit, the title of this post, along with the truth it reflects, just makes me tired. It has become almost a full-time job just trying to keep up with Facebook changes. So why is Facebook rolling out so many new changes and tweaks? In my opinion, it’s because of Google Plus. Those who developed Google + have addressed some of the major headaches associated with Facebook. Now Facebook is in a desperate game of catch-up. Personally, I think they’re fighting a losing battle. I already prefer Google + in its simplicity and ease of use.

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Act 2: Deepening the Romance Thread

By on November 8, 2011 in Editing Basics, How to write a Suspense, Managing the Muddle (keeping your story moving!), Suspense, Writing

Yesterday, we reviewed the Whys of falling in love, and how we might build that into our romance.  Just to add a shameless plug here – if you want to know how to build a full-fledged romance, try Kiss and Tell, my brand new workbook on writing a romance! (Check it out here: http://stores.mybooktherapy.com)  So, bringing this back to the story:  How do the hero and heroine complete each other?   For Kenzie, it’s that she remembers who she is.  For Luke, it’s the sense that he doesn’t have to be alone.  I’ll be building on that in the next scene.   Once I figure out the romance element I’m building, I’ll also take a look at the kind of scene I’m building.  In this case, it’s a combo scene […]

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Act 2: Let’s build the Romance!

By on November 7, 2011 in Chapter 6, How to write a Suspense, Limelight – Sample Novel, Managing the Muddle (keeping your story moving!), Susan May Warren, Suspense, Want to see a book in Action? Read the Blog-a-Book Series, Writing your Suspense Chapters

In the last  chapter I posted, I dipped into a developed, romantic scene with Luke. [Chapter 4 Makenzie scene.] I’m  going to turn my attention to Kenzie.  Although we’re focusing on suspense this year on the blog, this is a romantic suspense, so occasionally during the story I need to slow it down and  allow the romance to take over ever so briefly. During these forays into the romance, I need to make sure I’m utilizing  my opportunity, because I don’t have a lot of time – I’ll need to cut back to the suspense soon. Therefore, I’ll  be looking toward building in some of those essential elements of a romance,  building like values, physical attraction, and the sense that they either  complete each other or make each other into better […]

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Seven Things Every Writer Must Do, Part 2: Discover Your Destiny

By on November 5, 2011 in Encourage Me!, Special Teams

    I’ve heard most every view regarding our destiny, from we make our own to we have no control over it whatsoever. Both can’t be true, can they? The answer is yes. Sort of. The gifts and calling of God are without repentance. If God gave you the gift to write, then you are destined to write. How you fulfill that destiny may not be what you envisioned. Many people feel if they have gifts in a certain area, they can never pursue anything else. Others don’t want to operate in their areas of strength. They are gifted at math but have no desire to be an accountant. It’s really confusing. Hopefully, I can clear up some of that for you.   God gifted you for a specific purpose. […]

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