by Cindy Ervin Huff | Aug 23, 2018 | Uncategorized, Writing craft, writing tips
I’m picking up where I left off last post. I reviewed how the right setting helps the character reveal backstory and inner conflict in a natural way. Today I want to share a few examples of setting projecting mood. Secrets & Charades is my Historical Romance set...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 28, 2018 | Uncategorized, Writing craft, writing tips
By Trina Bresser Mautos Writing a good Bible study can be a daunting task. Thinking through the following topics and answering their associated questions lays a solid foundation for a meaningful study. Audience For any audience, it is imperative to know whom...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 6, 2018 | Author Interview, Uncategorized, writer's tip, Writing craft
Today I welcome Gail Kittleson. She writes wonderful depression era and WW II novels. Her series Women of the Heartland is full of suspense and heart. I asked her to come today and share how she wrote a series where each story can stand on it’s own. Whether you...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Oct 3, 2017 | Uncategorized, Writing craft, writing tips
I’m done. I finished my proposal for the sequel to my Historical Romance Secrets & Charades. This is the fourth book I’ve written a proposal for, but probably the twentieth proposal I’ve completed. Every publisher has specific things they want to see in a...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jun 22, 2017 | guest blogger, Uncategorized, Writing craft
I am thrilled to have Author Norma Gail as my guest today. After reading her novel Land of My Dreams I fell in love with Scotland. She’s agreed to share how she did her research to make her setting so believable. By the way, Land of My Dreams just received the...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 30, 2017 | Uncategorized, Writing craft, Writng Tips
The last post I asked Linda to tell us why she wrote suspense. Today I ask her to share how she does it. Welcome back, Linda. Inquiring minds needs to know. I’d love to be able to tell someone how to get the crazies out of the head and into the story with some...