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…
Category: Novel
A Selfless Act
There is no question that this virus, COVID19, has affected everyone. Excluding those that have lost a loved one, our 2020 graduates were hit hard—robbed of their regular celebratory prom and graduation events. Many schools are putting together outside graduation commences so their seniors can walk in their cap and gowns and receive their diplomas….
Writing Dilemmas!
As most authors know, if we’re not sitting down and writing, our minds continually race with changes that need to be made to current projects or ideas for possible new work(s) that turn into potential books. I am no exception to this restless train of thought process that consumes writers. As usual, continually fighting with…
Interview with the multi-talented Dellani Oakes
Dellani Oakes, a multi-talented woman, is the author of over a dozen award-winning novels. In addition to writing, she’s the host of a successful talk show, Books and Entertainment, where she often interviews authors, screenplay writers, and musicians. She’s published by Tirgearr Publishing company, and in addition to all of that, she’s a substitute teacher,…
Captain Fin
I’ve been working on a novel for what seems too long now, but in my defense time hasn’t always been on my side. The story CAPTAIN FIN is based on a screenplay written by the talented actor, writer, movie producer, and director, Kevin James O’Neill. When Kevin O’Neill approached me about adapting his screenplay CAPTAIN…
BITTER BETRAYAL
I’m a mom of a grown son and two teen daughters. This has provided valuable information over the years for the research often needed to complete a few of my YA novels. Between them, their friends, events that they’re involved with, and kids in and out of my house, I’ve been exposed to tons of…
A NOVEL PREDESTINED TO BE WRITTEN BY LOREE LOUGH
A MUST READ IF THERE EVER WAS ONE! 50 HOURS If ever a book was predestined to be written by an individual, it’s this one, 50 HOURS. You will indeed find a piece of the author in between each line and the pages of the book. If you can read this novel and not shed…