When I first started exploring storyboards for novels, I didn’t know how to put more than a crappy collage together. My husband tried to teach me Photoshop, and I found some tools for making collages that were still pretty complicated. Thankfully, since writing this post way back in 2015, the tools have dramatically improved. I…
Light reading is not exactly how I would describe this pile. All of my book research library holds always come in on the same day, proving not only . . . wait . . . the only thing this collection proves is my level of nerdiness. Confessions of a Not-So Light Reading Addict Did I…
The discovery of characters, and the definition of their physical characteristics, allows us to develop a relationship, eventually drawing out emotions and motivations. Future Characters Kasey, Simon and Ahmad play a profound role in each other’s lives and the relationship that evolves between them provides a rich insight into their darkness. Storyboards are key to…
Novel notations are key for me lately. Planning and writing a dual timeline novel is not exactly what I would call the easiest way to tackle a debut novel. I am sure I could have found more straightforward ways to tell this story, but it would not be like me to take the easy route….