In my novel Red Haze, I have a number of characters who are experiencing extreme situations and have extreme reactions. At its base, the novel is a murder mystery with a paranormal twist. But for the formula to work, the characters needed to react to trauma appropriately: anguish, rage, delusion. These emotions make every muscle…
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Mayhem Monday: Supernatural Survival Skills Test Question 9
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Mayhem Monday: Supernatural Survival Skills Test Question 8
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Mayhem Monday: Supernatural Survival Skills Test Question 7
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Writing Prompt: Dilemma
Your main character is faced with a dilemma: betray a confidence and perhaps lose a friend or stand by and wait for a friend to make what s/he believes is a horrible mistake. What does your character do? What is his or her thought process to make the decision? What scenarios does she or he…
Mayhem Monday: Supernatural Survival Skills Test Question 6
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Writing Prompt: April Fools
It’s that time of year again, and your character wishes to pull a prank. What sort of prank will s/he play? Is it simply an act of fun in the spirit of things — or does s/he harbor darker motives? How long has this “prank” been planned? If you enjoyed this post, look around, or…
Final stop on the March horror tour
Join me for one last stop as the horror tour comes to a screeching halt with a final guest post at Prism Book Alliance. Tuesday, March 31 http://www.prismbookalliance.com My gratitude to all the sites that have hosted me and the kind bloggers who have given their time to help make the tour a…
Author Shorts Question 1: Characterization
I’ve started a new segment where I’ve asked a variety of authors to answer a few questions that I pose. Of course, I love a twist. All answers had to be no more than two sentences. Brevity presents a greater challenge. For me the process was delightful as well as insightful. I love that authors…
Mayhem Monday: Supernatural Survival Skills Test Question 5
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