Author Spotlight: Crystal Nix
Name: Crystal Nix Hometown: Wetumka, OK Book Title: Darkness Genre: Fantasy Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe your book in 10 words or less. Crystal Nix (CN): Darkness is a vampire story… Author Spotlight: Crystal Nix
Writing Prompt: Thanksgiving Dinner
How do you typically spend your Thanksgiving? Do you spend it at a very picturesque dinner with your family, catching up while taking scrumptious bites of home-cooked family recipes? Do… Writing Prompt: Thanksgiving Dinner
Author Spotlight: Lisa Kirk
Name: Lisa Kirk Hometown: Phoenixville, PA Book Title: In and Out of Uniform Genre: Memoir Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe your book in 10 words or less. Lisa Kirk (LK): Inspiring,… Author Spotlight: Lisa Kirk
Writing Prompt: Horror Film
It’s a cold dark night as you’re walking home from your friend’s party. They’re only a few blocks away from home, you think, but as you start your trek in… Writing Prompt: Horror Film
Author Spotlight: Keith A. Nelson
Name: Keith A. Nelson Hometown: Aubrey (Dallas) Texas Book Title: The Alaska Chronicles Genre: Nonfiction/Adventure Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe your book in 10 words or less. Keith A. Nelson (KAN):… Author Spotlight: Keith A. Nelson
Writing Prompt: Home Makeover
You can learn a lot about someone by simply walking into their house or apartment. Picture walking into a very modern house with muted colors and minimal decorations. Not a… Writing Prompt: Home Makeover
Author Spotlight: Dorothy J. Moore
Name: Dorothy J. Moore Book Title: Murder Behind the Badge Genre: Crime/Mystery Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe your book in 10 words or less. Dorothy J. Moore (DJM): Suspense, Mysterious and… Author Spotlight: Dorothy J. Moore
Writing Prompt: Natural Disasters
Natural disasters, or as some may call them ‘acts of God’, can often be difficult to cope with. This could refer to a bad storm where a telephone pole smashes… Writing Prompt: Natural Disasters
Author Spotlight: Linda Crichton
Name: Linda Crichton Hometown: Shoshoni, WY Book Title: Dragons, Cowboys, and Other Mythical Creatures Genre: Poetry/Fantasy Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe your book in 10 words or less. Linda Crichton (LC):… Author Spotlight: Linda Crichton
Why is Setting Important?
You feel a rare bout of confidence about a scene you wrote. There’s character development, a big reveal, emotional scene work, and you’re consistently showing not telling. You send it… Why is Setting Important?