It’s spoiler-free review time! My first read of 2020 is a thriller that is not to be missed. Keep reading to get the scoop.
Author: Tasha L. Driver
Book Review: Full Throttle by Joe Hill
I’m back with another review for you. This time it is a fiction publication, a collection of horror short stories to be exact, by author Joe Hill. Continue reading for my thoughts.
Book Review: Permission To Feel
Permission To Feel by Marc Brackett, Ph. D is one of those books that can easily be called a game-changer. It was the subtitle that hooked me: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive I am a PTSD survivor and my son is autistic, so you can imagine…
Character Interview: Kayla (The Hangry Girl Trilogy)
Here’s an interview I did with the Hangry Girl Trilogy’s protagonist, “Kayla.” It was, uh, fun. Sort of.
Book Review: The Kindness Method
The Kindness Method by Shahroo Izadi is a practical self-help book rooted in behavioral change, focusing on personal growth rather than just addiction. Initially perceived as targeted only at those struggling with addiction, it ultimately offers valuable insights through motivating exercises that promote self-awareness and non-judgmental support for overcoming negative behaviors.
Review: An Anonymous Girl
An Anonymous Girl, published by St. Martin’s Press, follows Jessica Farris, who participates in a psychological study by Dr. Shields. As the sessions intensify, Jessica struggles with paranoia and trust. Although the premise is engaging, the narrative style and character development fall short, leading to a disappointing reading experience.
Diversity in Fiction: Sneaking in a Little Religion
Charles Ott discusses the challenges of creating a Christian character in science fiction, emphasizing the difficulty in appealing to a predominantly secular audience. He critiques the negative portrayal of religion in sci-fi literature and shares guidelines for integrating faith authentically. Ott’s novel features a devout Christian character, highlighting complexities in representation.
Diversity in Fiction: Beyond Tokenism and Stereotypes
Guest Author – Brenda Murphy What is diversity? For many white people the first thing that they think of is people of color. This leads to writers randomly inserting characters of color into storylines because the writer felt obligated too, or the call for submissions stressed that they were looking for diversity of story lines,…
WCE Notes: Point of View, Part Two – First Person
I’m continuing my series on point of view with an in-depth look at the first-person type. For a summary of all types, pros and cons, and common errors, see Part One. First person narrators are characters in the story. Most commonly they are a main character, but you may also find that a few are…
WCE Notes: Point of View, Part One
The biggest question/concern I’ve heard from writers recently involves which point of view (POV) is right for what they are working on. There was a time when it would rarely be asked. The default was third person, usually limited. In most cases, it was all a publisher would except for some genres. Industry changes have…