There are many ways to get ideas for novels. 1. Draw from personal experiences: Think about events or people in your own life that have made an impact on you. You can use these experiences as a starting point for your novel. I do this often while writing YA’s. I typically think of experiences my…
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Famous Authors
Some of the most famous authors of all time include William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Ernest Hemingway, Virginia Woolf, George Orwell, J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rawlings, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Toni Morrison, Virginia Woolf, Emily Dickerson, Edgar Allan Poe and Harper Lee. These authors have made significant contributions to literature…
Developing compelling characters in writing involves several key steps
Developing compelling characters takes time. Often trial and error will help authors/writers develop their method. These steps help me; feel free to give them a try. 1. Start with a strong foundation: Begin by creating a solid backstory for your characters. Understand their history, upbringing, personality traits, and motivations. This will help you build a…
Writing Tips
Every writer/ author has their own way of working. Here are some things that I do. You’ll find what works for you through trial and error. Happy Writing! Writing tips to help you write a novel: 1. Start with an outline: Before you start writing, create an outline of your story. This will help you…
Stranger in the Mushroom Patch
The fourth installment of the delightful adventure Mischief Series is now available Excerpt From Stranger in the Mushroom Patch – Amanda M. Thrasher, This material is protected by copyright. Monsieur Pierre caught a glimpse of Boris’s arm in a midway forward motion in such a manner it could only mean one thing—a moss bomb was…
The Ghost of Whispering Willow
Excerpt from The Ghost of Whispering Willow Chapter 3 A Presence: “I can see you!” With the last camera finally in place, Stewart was ready to get out of the Willows and head for home. He had a sense of uneasiness, which had suddenly swept over him for no apparent reason. Not understanding or expecting…
Excerpt: Mischief in the Mushroom Patch – the first book of The Mischief Series
Lilly knelt down in the middle of the daisy patch and carefully placed the basket beside her. She ran her hand over the daisies as she wondered which one to pick. Out of the corner of her eye, she spotted the perfect one. Gently she snapped the stalk and laid the beautiful daisy carefully in…
Do YOU feel NORMAL yet?
We are three and half months into the new year, 2021, and things are just now starting to feel normal around here, at least to me, anyway. It seems as if we’ve been in a holding pattern for over a year here at PRPP, and in reality, we have. We took drastic strategic steps to…
Hurry Up and Write
At times it seems as if the world has gone crazy! Reading is a wonderful way to escape, and writing is a fun way to provide book lovers with books they might enjoy. Like most authors, I like to do both but suddenly have a sense of urgency to write that I haven’t had in…
Tis the Season – Be Safe
“Tis the Seasons,” as they say, but there’s a noticeable difference in the stores. The usual hustle and bustle of people rushing around, stores packed with goodies, and people standing in long lines shoulder to shoulder getting irritated aren’t the norm this year. Christmas music echoing in the background, intended to put shoppers in a…