Author Archives: mapoll
This blog post was written by Kat – a main character in the Alaska Iconoclast series. I am the part-time (and only) help for the Ravens Cove police. In the winter, I go in once or twice a week. So, … Continue reading
For years my first book sat in a drawer, never getting past Chapter Three. I had edited those chapters until there was no more to do. I was stuck. Then, someone told me about National Novel Writing Month. NaNoWriMo … Continue reading
Being the author of three published books, I have done more book signings than I can count. When I first started, the pressure of succeeding overwhelmed me. My publisher, Evan Swensen of Publication Consultants, helped to calm and focus me … Continue reading
I love dialogue between characters. For this author, dialogue is the most fun part of writing. This is the way I, and most other authors, advance a book’s storyline. That said, no interesting book is written without description. Yet description … Continue reading
Characters are the backbone of every story. It follows that they must be developed. More, they must be believable. So, how do I develop believable characters, you ask? Here’s a list of ideas: Research your characters. You can do … Continue reading