Tag Archives: novel
Playlist for Work-in-Progress (or finished) Novels
Hi Friends, I am in the process of querying agents for my latest fairy tale inspired novel. A lot of agents are now using an online forms for submissions. There are the normal questions like, word count, bio, sample, similar books, etc. But I came across one the other day that asked for an optional …
The Trouble with Snowmen – Read Chapter 1
The Trouble with Snowmen By Dorlana Vann Chapter 1 “I had him pegged as a snowman the moment I met him,” Regina said. “It was only a matter of time before he melted.” “What are you talking about?” Haley Monroe appreciated Regina, the owner of the four-apartment multiplex they lived in, for jumping out of …
Don’t Forget to “Save the Cat.”
When I was writing the rough draft for The Trouble with Scarecrows, I received comments back from a critique partner. It was clear that she hated my main character to the core. Of course, I defended my reasons as to why I had given Brenda a Scrooge personality. For one, she is actually the antagonist …
Rerelease: Jaclyn’s Ghost – Paperback & eBook Giveaway
Hi friends, On its 8th year anniversary, Jaclyn’s Ghost now has a new cover, and (for the first time) it is available all by itself in paperback. Jaclyn’s Ghost has been through a lot over the years. I finished the first draft in 2006. The book was first published back in May 2009 by Tease …
