The popular TV show Scandal is nothing compared to Dahlia Savage's new book, Indiscretion. Just published today, Indiscretion is Dahlia's premier novella, and what a dramatic, absorbing piece of fiction it is! I read this in just a couple of hours - and then reread it...
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How (Not) to Write a Novel
I always sing author Quanie Miller's praises because she's such an outstanding writer. In fact, I did a fun and interesting interview with her in 2013 about her premier book It Ain't Easy Being Jazzy. As the owner of Proof Positive, I am proud to be featured on her...
Meet Author Hanna Peach
Have you ever read a book you just couldn't put down? One in which there is so much action and tangled-up relationships that you end up reading it in no time at all? Mix that with warrior angels, demons wearing human skins, and Earth as we think we know it, and you've...
Author Chat: Why I Like Historicals
By now, you're probably familiar with Donna Hatch's historical romance novels. If not, check out her Amazon page for a listing of her published books. I had the chance to catch up with Donna, who is always in the midst of working on her next novel. I asked her why...
End It Like an Olympian
Strong endings are even more important than strong beginnings. Does that statement sound crazy to you? Especially since we’re constantly told that we need to grab readers in the first paragraph or two of the book in order to turn browsers into buyers? I’m not saying...
Author Chat: Donna Hatch
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing historical romance and fantasy author, Donna Hatch. You may know her from her Rogue Hearts series, including The Stranger She Married and The Guise of a Gentleman, the latter of which was recently released (check it out...
Meet Author Quanie Miller
Humor isn't easy to write. In fact, it's one of the hardest things to write because of how easily the punch line can be blown. Predictability will kill anything funny and at the same time, what you write should be as universally funny as possible, not only appealing...
Author Chat: Stacey J. Mitchell
Have you ever heard of the Red String of Fate? Author Stacey J. Mitchell has a new, unique take on it that will keep you turning the pages of her book Read Threads to find out more. What are the red threads? Where are they coming from? What do they mean? The idea of...
How Do You Name Your Characters?
The names you give your characters are more important than you may realize, but how easy is it to choose a name which creates the right impression of your character? Not so easy! Everyone has a different impression of common names because most readers have met Sarahs...
Killer Menu Misspelling
I couldn't resist posting a picture of this menu misspelling and the image it conjures - diners must have been calling the local fire department!