Flawed Plotting: The Secrets of National Treasure

Susan Uncategorized

This month's article for Christian Fiction Magazine…


When you’re plotting a book, think about the character flaws…

When I plot a book, I always start with a hero’s greatest dreams and greatest fears. Getting to the bottom of what my character dreads the most is a great way to develop the ultimate black moment.

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Why I’m voting for McCain/Palin

Susan Current Affairs

So, I don’t love politics.  I get tired of the accusations, and especially people going back on their word.   What I want is to believe that my president and VP care about the things I care about. 

 

As an author, and a person who studies character so I can write about them on the page,

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And the winners are…

Susan Just for Fun

The winner of the Get Cozy gift basket is:

JO! (ladijo40)

And the Random Integer Generator selected these numbers to win a copy of Get Cozy, Josey!

29 Maureen My favorite memory is taking the kids out sledding and then coming back for hot chocolate.

24 Cheryl My favorite winter time activity is hanging out by the fire with my sisters,

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OHMYGOSH! I LOVE THIS!

Susan Books

My partner in crime (oh, uh I mean writing) has written a wonderful book, Love Starts With Elle! Deep rich characters, some spiritual a-ha moments, a setting you can almost feel, and a romance to warm your heart.

My favorite kind of read! Check out Rachel’s blog tour link to see what others are saying…and leave a comment for your chance to win a copy of Love Starts With Elle!

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Just a few more days!

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Don’t forget to stop by this post for your chance to win the Get Cozy gift basket! The basket will be loaded with Godiva chocolate, Starbucks coffee, Harry and David Moose Crunch, gourmet hot cocoa, and a fab pair of snuvvy PJs!

In your comment tell me your favorite winter time activity or winter memory!

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Foodies will delight in this novel

Susan Books

Bon Appétit

By Sandra Byrd

In this sequel to Let Them Eat Cake, Byrd again entertains with descriptions of delectable food and, this time, with exquisite details of France as well. Foodies will delight in this novel, and anyone who adores romance will warm to the story.

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Help an author out!

Susan Books

Author Christy Barritt needs your help! She’s the author of fun and well-written Squeaky Clean Mystery Series!

Check them out here!

A message from Christy:

Hey influencers, friends, and readers!

I just got word from my publisher that better sales numbers are needed if the Squeaky Clean Mystery Series is to continue.

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Today I’m sharing TWO books…

Susan Books

SOS for PMS by Mary Byers

"It’s my hope that this book will bring help, hope and healing to moms who suffer from PMS. It’s been a source of despair in my own life but things are looking up now that I’ve developed my own coping plan. Those I interviewed for this book shared intimately about their own battles and I believe their stories,

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