Most of us have heard about the health benefits animals can have for those who care for them. Scholarly articles round up studies that show that pets offer therapeutic value for people struggling with depression or chronic illness, as well as soothing loneliness and isolation. Ask any pet lover and they’ll tell you how muchContinue reading “Does your protagonist need a pet? The value of animals in writing.”
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Does it serve the book? Killing your darlings is a mark of writing maturity
Originally posted on Nail Your Novel:
Last weekend I was teaching a workshop at Writecon Zurich and one of the issues we discussed was killing your darlings. I used the example of a very precious scene I deleted from My Memories of a Future Life. The full story, including the scene, is here, but briefly,…
Meet A Character: Andrew Daniels
New to the Autumn Brody series? Welcome to the paranormal world of Casteel Preparatory Academy’s finest. Previously, I shared glimpses into the two women Autumn counts on for support and advice in Change Of Season. This time, let’s take a look at the mysterious guy Autumn can’t stop running into on campus — often literally.Continue reading “Meet A Character: Andrew Daniels”
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