Where I live, I usually expect to hear a little white noise every time I step outside my front door. See a pretty major road runs just along the side of our house. Some days the white noise has dimension, like during rush hour. Other days, we’ll hear the buzz of a speeding motor cycle for miles. Continue Reading →
Heroine Essentials
After wrapping up my hero series last week, I’ve come to a few conclusions. In fiction, at least in Christian romantic fiction of any type, the hero is of utmost importance. He can have characteristics of a variety of archetypes, and we’ll still love him. The same is not true of a heroine.
A Heroine’s Visit – With Eyes of Love
I’m having so much fun today. You can tell because I really got into the “pink” of things! First, I’m interviewing a heroine today to go along with our change of pace on Wednesday’s character craze. Second, the author of this heroine’s story, Linda Glaz, is offering a copy of Bunny’s story, With Eyes of Love. Continue Reading →
The Great Gatsby Connections
Complicated things, connections. My Precious Redhead just finished reading The Great Gatsby and I tried to remember how all the characters went together. Epic fail. Continue Reading →
Passions Blessed
Last year, I got to be a director of America’s largest home school prom. The Texas Christian Homeschool Prom had over a thousand students last year, was held in one of the largest venues in downtown Dallas, and incorporated a lavish formal meal with games, popular music, and lots of dancing. I got to be a prom queen. What an amazing time, right?
Hero Type: Swashbuckler – Defined and Exampled
Last week, we examined a Charmer. He’s a fun character. In fact, I’m including him in the story I’m working on right now. But today, we’ll be analyzing our LAST hero! So sad! But I’ve saved a GREAT one for our last one. Who could resist …
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Carrie Stuart Parks is an INTRIGUING New Author!
I’m so excited for Carrie! She’s one of my agency siblings and I confess, I’m living vicariously, hoping for the day when my first novel will have a publisher! Woohoo! Here’s her latest blurb from her website and why I’m so stinkin’ excited about her book: Continue Reading →
Empty?
Have you ever completed an intense task – one that required energy and constant attention – only to come out of the experience feeling … empty?
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Hero Type: Charmer, Defined and Exampled
A new Wednesday and a new addition to my hero series. Last week we studied the Best Friend. He’s an amiable, happy-go-lucky and laid back. This week, we’re studying another people-oriented fellow, but he’s not as contentiousness. He’ll seldom ask permission or anything else of a serious nature, and will cut-and-run before he actually has to ask forgiveness for something. Continue Reading →
Interview: Steve, Hero from Sharon Srock’s Newest Book
I’m so excited about Sharon Srock’s newest book, Terri, in her Women of Valley View series! Have you purchased your copy yet? If you haven’t, you might could win the one that I’m giving away!
And today, we actually have a MAN from the book visiting on Faith~Driven Fiction. I hope you enjoy getting to know STEVE, the hero from the book Terri. As your getting to know him, see if you can determine the type of hero he is! And don’t miss a special treat at the very end of the interview, a preview of Terri by Sharon Srock! Oh and leave a comment and email if you want to win a copy of Sharon’s book. Tell me what type of hero you think STEVE is! Continue Reading →
