Tag Archives: Sue Harrison

22. The tension ramp

Posted on March 21, 2011 by suehar

Tension grabs a reader and pulls him or her into your story. As a novelist, that’s what you’re aiming for. To get the reader into your story and keep him/her there. Now obviously that result depends on a number of … Continue reading →

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21. Conflict/External

Posted on March 14, 2011 by suehar

You’ve heard the old Chinese curse, “May you live in interesting times.” Interesting times – war, famine, storms, earthquakes – are terrifying to live through. However, within the framework of a novel, interesting times are wonderful. I purposely set my … Continue reading →

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CAT

Posted on March 4, 2011 by suehar

Wild Word Friday! You knew I’d have to follow up last Friday’s DOG day with a CAT day, right? CATs haven’t been domesticated nearly as long as dogs, and I think most CAT lovers recognize that streak of wild in … Continue reading →

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March ’11 Free Books!

Posted on March 1, 2011 by suehar

This month’s free books include two page turners. One by Karen Kingsbury and the other by Kathleen Grissom. The Karen Kingsbury book, EVERY NOW AND THEN, is the story of Alex Brady whose father (a fireman) died in the twin towers … Continue reading →

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What are you reading?

Posted on February 23, 2011 by suehar

Our book group met this afternoon. We discussed Jodi Picoult’s PLAIN TRUTH. A great book and a great discussion. (And cheesecake for dessert.) Our book for next month is LIGHT ON SNOW by Anita Shreve. I’ve read this one before and … Continue reading →

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Woo Hoo!

Posted on February 22, 2011 by suehar

A couple of years ago, I decided to jump-start my writing career. First, I gave my writing career to the Lord. (Again!) Then I had a serious heart-to-heart with my husband. Neil has always believed in my dreams. He told me … Continue reading →

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18. Logistics

Posted on February 21, 2011 by suehar

I guess it’s about time we took a break from our discussion of the writing process to talk about formatting. Now that most manuscripts are submitted to agents, editors, printing companies, and writing contests electronically via computer, you as the … Continue reading →

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eBook Format

Posted on February 17, 2011 by suehar

Yesterday in her post on my blog post, “Kindle,” Cissy Ford said: “Sue, are you going to put your books in the ebook format? Please??” Oh, Cissy, I wish I could. You might notice that if you try to buy … Continue reading →

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Chicken Soup (Really)

Posted on February 10, 2011 by suehar

Sometimes plans go awry.  I fully intended to post yesterday, but my dad has the stomach flu, so I spent part of my day at their house, trying to keep everything under control. I’ll go back today and prepare some … Continue reading →

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MAKING STRANGE

Posted on January 28, 2011 by suehar

Wild Word Friday! When my family first moved to our little town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, some of the phrases and words used by local folks weren’t familiar to us.  One of these phrases was MAKING STRANGE.  When you were introduced … Continue reading →

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