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?...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
Homespun Bride by Jillian Hart, Steeple Hill Books is a fascinating read. The heroine of our story, Noelle is blind. All of her observations are sensory. She feels the snow on her face. She senses the mood in voices. The footsteps of her beloved Thad are unique as...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jan 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
When a writer reads a book it is for more than enjoyment. We read to learn how to make our own writing better. And fiction writers are no exception. I read a lot of fiction. In the month of January I have read six fictions. I have about ten waiting for me. The...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jan 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
I have heard on more than one occasion from people at writer’s conferences that they don’t have time to read. It’s not surprising that they have nothing published. Determined writers are prolific readers. They quote their favorite authors and compare...
