Tag: writing tips

Author Spotlight: Mary Franklin, “The Murder Suicide House”
This week on Author Spotlight we have a conversation with Dorrance author Mary Franklin. Her book, The Murder Suicide House, is the result of years of investigations of the paranormal at a friend’s property. Franklin discusses her motivations for…
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How To Write Interesting Characters: 5 Tips to Make Readers Invested!
When it comes to writing fiction, interesting characters are essential to a book that will keep readers engaged. Here are some tips for writing interesting characters that apply across all genres and story types.   1.) Direct vs Indirect There are…
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Author Spotlight: Forrest R. Lindsey, “In Country: My Memories of Vietnam and After”
This week’s Author Spotlight is a conversation with Dorrance author Forrest R. Lindsey, a Vietnam War veteran. Lindsey recently published a memoir titled In Country: My Memories of Vietnam and After. In this interview, he discusses why he wrote the…
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The Tasty and Unique History of Cookbooks!
This November, Dorrance is getting you ready for the holiday season with our Homestyle Cooking Sale at the Dorrance Bookstore. Cookbooks to help you nourish yourself and family are available for a discounted price until the end of the month! See the…
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Author Spotlight: Malissa Parks, “I Like Being Brown, This Family & Hero 44”
This week on Author Spotlight we speak to Dorrance children’s’ author Malissa Parks. Their book I Like Being Brown, This Family & Hero 44 is a trilogy of stories written to teach children about the first African American President of the United…
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Author Spotlight: David Rey, “Larceny on 34th Street: An In-Depth Look at Professional Shoplifting in One of the World’s Largest Stores”
In this edition of Author Spotlight, we spoke to Dorrance author David Rey. His book Larceny on 34th Street: An In-Depth Look at Professional Shoplifting in One of the World’s Largest Stores hopes to bring the world of organized retail crime to the…
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5 Tips for Spooky Story Writing
October is finally here, which means it’s time to load up on scary stories. Whether you need a tale to tell around the bonfire or are writing your first novel, here are some tips on how to write a good scary story.   1. ) Atmosphere Use the five…
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Author Spotlight: Delphine McClelland, “Dark Obsessions”
In this week’s Author Spotlight we talk to Delphine McClelland, author of Dark Obsessions. Dark Obsessions is the story of what happens when a human and vampire fall for each other against the backdrop of Charlotte, North Carolina. The book recently…
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How to Establish Setting and Build Your Fictional World
Every good story has an established setting. Your novel has to exist somewhere – your characters can’t just float in space (and even that would be a setting!) Having a specific setting not only makes your story easier to understand, but can aid…
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Author Spotlight: Darcy Phillips, “The Doofus and the Divine”
What if God decided to put his second son in… Montana? That is the premise of The Doofus and the Divine, a recently published Dorrance book by Darcy Phillips. We reached out to Phillips to ask about their process and thoughts behind the book….
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