A funny thing happened on the way to the book

Category: The Book Development

  • I’m On The Edge! With Penguins!

    The title makes sense I promise. This post is a bit heavier than most, so if you’re looking for pouring of positivity, that’ll come later this week. This post still matters a lot to me because it’s a huge part of my “Why does this story need to be told”. I need to share it…

  • In The Beginning…

    Starting is always the hardest part. The most renowned books of all time start with impactful words. “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” “It was a dark and stormy night” “Call me, Ishmael” Words that throw a hook (or harpoon for the last quote) and reel the reader in,…

  • Creating Characters using Five Whys.

    Embarking on the journey of writing a book has led me down many paths, especially when exploring the depths of character creation. I’ve often used a technique I first employed while hosting Dungeons and Dragons. Sometimes characters needed swift development that I could later go back and build upon. This technique is asking the question…