by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 6, 2021 | Uncategorized, Writing craft
This Sunday is Mother’s Day. The first one without my dear Mom. She passed in February. As I thought about my loss, the feelings of sadness and grief gripped me. Reflecting back on that moment now that it’s past, I realized I could use those feelings in my story...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 4, 2021 | guest blogger, Uncategorized, Writing craft
There used to be a time when publishers offered contracts on good ideas, then worked with authors to develop and polish their stories. Not anymore. Photo by Ron Lach on Pexels.com Like many industries, publishers have had to make cuts. It’s hard to find freelance...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Apr 29, 2021 | Uncategorized, Writng Tips
Photo by Alena Darmel on Pexels.com Last post I shared a basic list to help you keep facts about your characters straight before you write your story. If you missed that post here the link. Today, I’m going to add more layers to that list to create a deeper POV...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Apr 13, 2021 | Uncategorized, Writing craft, writing tips
Visceral. Don’t you just love that word? A Judge’s comments that you need more visceral responses in your submission. A professional editor adds the comment, needs more visceral in your manuscript. Photo by samer daboul on Pexels.com There is no way you’re going...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Apr 8, 2021 | Author promotion, Book promotion, Clean Romance, Uncategorized
Denise Weimer is a wonderful editor and I dearly love her novels, both contemporary and historical romances. I’m happy she’s agreed to return as my guest. My specific question for Denise was what surprised her most during her process of writing Bent Tree...
