by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 7, 2011 | Interview, Uncategorized
Today, prolific author Virginia Smith is joining me for a little Q & A regarding POV (point of view.) POV can make or break the prospect of a book being published. Virginia, I love your writing and so enjoyed reading recently Just As I Am and Sincerely Mayla. I...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 15, 2011 | Book review from writer's perspective, character description, Uncategorized
Lev the Russian immigrant is riding the train to his new home in England. Next to him is seated a woman who is described as having a mole flecked face. Instantly my mind sees a snapshot of eastern European peasant resplendent with babushka and shabby dress. As the...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 2, 2011 | Book review from writer's perspective, Uncategorized
Authors usually craft a story with a theme in mind. Objects can represent theme and drive the plot as I found in Lily of The Field by Rose Ross Zediker. Rose made quilting and one particular quilt the center of her story. Caroline a fifty- something widow’s new...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 25, 2011 | Book review from writer's perspective, Uncategorized
Always the Baker Never the Bride by Sandra Bricker is a delicious read. Between each chapter of this novel are recipes, wedding and party tips, menus and invitations. So fun! Gives the book a you are there feel. I loved the unusual family dynamics of Emma and her...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
Titles are so important in grabbing the attention of your reader. A title can make or break a book. Loved the titles of the last two books I just read. Love on a Dime by Virginia Smith and Praying for Rayne by Elizabeth Goddard. Are those not delightful sounding?...
