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Author of young-adult novels CRACKS and THE BRUTE. "My goal is to write fiction that even the most reluctant readers will enjoy." I'm currently working on two projects: a novel set during the War of 1812 and a nonfiction book about writing fiction.

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Arts & Humanities > Writing Resources Book reviews: The Marshall Plan for Getting Your Novel Published, by Evan Marshall: 1 of 1
Book Review ofTHE MARSHALL PLAN FOR GETTING YOUR NOVEL PUBLISHED: 90 Strategies and Techniques for Selling Your Fictionby Evan Marshall2003, Writer's Digest BooksThe Marshall Plan for Getting Your Novel Published, by Evan Marshall, is packed with tips from a successful agent and author with over thirty years of experience. Th... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Resources Book reviews: The Sound on the Page, by Ben Yagoda: 1 of 1
Book Review ofTHE SOUND ON THE PAGE: Great Writers Talk about Style and Voice in WritingBy Ben Yagoda2004, HarperCollinsAN INTERESTING READThe Sound on the Page, by Ben Yagoda, is a fascinating look at the role of style in writing. Whether you are a fan of transparent style, distinctive style, or something in between, this on... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Resources Book Review: The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing, by Evan Marshall: 1 of 1
REVIEW OFThe Marshall Plan for Novel WritingBy Evan Marshall,1998, Writer's Digest BooksWRITING MODES STAND THE TEST OF TIMEThe Marshall Plan for Novel Writing includes plenty of practical and thought-provoking material, but there are two chapters that set this book apart from the competition. One of the many concepts that co... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Resources Book reviews: 45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt: 1 of 1
Book Review of45 MASTER CHARACTERS: Mythic Models for Creating Original Charactersby Victoria Lynn Schmidt2001, Writer's Digest Books45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt, explains archetype characters and why authors should use them. After getting started, the text consists of four sections: Creating Female Heroes a... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Resources Book reviews: First Draft in 30 Days, by Karen Wiesner: 1 of 1
BOOK REVIEW OFFIRST DRAFT IN 30 DAYS: A Novel Writer's System for Building a Complete and Cohesive Manuscript, by Karen Wiesner,2005, Writer's Digest BooksBRIINGING ORDER TO THE PROCESSFirst Draft in 30 Days, by Karen Wiesner, presents an orderly approach to the potentially messy process of creating a novel. Whether or not yo... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Resources Book reviews: Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, by Renni Browne and David King: 1 of 1
Book Review ofSELF-EDITING FOR FICTION WRITERS: How to Edit Yourself into PrintSecond EditionBy Renni Browne and Dave King2004, HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.WORTH STUDYINGSelf-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition, by Renni Browne and Dave King, is well worth studying. I read the first edition years ago and found it ve... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Resources Book reviews: Characters, Emotion and Viewpoint, by Nancy Kress: 1 of 1
Book Review ofCHARACTERS, EMOTION, & VIEWPOINT: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Dynamic Characters and Effective ViewpointsBy Nancy Kress2005, Writer's Digest BooksCHARACTERS, EMOTION & VIEWPOINT, by Nancy Kress, covers the three subjects listed in the title as well as any book I've found.The first seven chapters addres... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Resources Book reviews: Dare to Be a Great Writer, by Leonard Bishop: 1 of 1
Book Review ofDARE TO BE A GREAT WRITER: 329 Keys to Powerful FictionBy Leonard Bishop1988, Writer's Digest BooksDare to be a Great Writer, by Leonard Bishop, was one of the first "how-to" books I read when I first started writing novels, and it's still one of my favorites. Much like Robert Masello's Robert's Rules of Writing... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Resources Book reviews: How to Write and Sell Historical Fiction, by Persia Wooley: 1 of 1
Book Review ofHOW TO WRITE AND SELL HISTORICAL FICTIONBy Persia WoolleyWriter's Digest BooksLIVES UP TO ITS TITLEHow to Write and Sell Historical Fiction, by Persia Woolley, lives up to its title by providing an insightful overview of the unique challenges and rewards of writing fiction set in the past. The book is divided in... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Resources Book reviews: Fiction First Aid, by Raymond Obstfeld: 1 of 1
Book Review ofFICTION FIRST AID: Instant Remedies for Novels, Stories and ScriptsBy Raymond Obstfeld2002, Writer's Digest BooksHIGH ON MY LIST OF FAVORITESFICTION FIRST AID, by Raymond Obstfeld, is packed with practical, no-nonsense tips for troubleshooting a manuscript that "needs something." This is a great one to grab when... More..