Present Tense Narration
Having established the three categories of Point of View—first-, second-, and third-person—we move on to types of narration. These are variables that can occur within… Read More »Present Tense Narration
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Third Person Point of View
In Third Person Point of View, both Reader and Narrator exist outside the boundaries of the Story. The Narrator uses third person pronouns to recount… Read More »Third Person Point of View
Second Person Point of View
Second Person Point of View is the polar opposite of First Person: here, the Reader is a character within the story, and the Narrator exists… Read More »Second Person Point of View
First Person Point of View
In First Person Point of View, the Narrator is a character who exists within the story world. They use first person personal pronouns to describe… Read More »First Person Point of View
Deathmark: Prologue & Chapter 1 | Sneak Peek
Prologue “N… Nell…” The name, expelled on a puff of air through withered lips, was barely audible. Haunted eyes pled for a response, but the… Read More »Deathmark: Prologue & Chapter 1 | Sneak Peek
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King Thrushbeard: A ranty-pants analysis
Let’s talk about “King Thrushbeard,” shall we? This Grimm fairy tale is lesser-known than “Snow White” or “Little Red Riding Hood.” However, it has multiple… Read More »King Thrushbeard: A ranty-pants analysis
Oddly specific book recommendations
A few months ago, I received an email from Shepherd.com asking if they could feature THE HEIR AND THE SPARE, alongside my recommendations for five… Read More »Oddly specific book recommendations
SheaCon: The Aftermath
This past weekend I had the delightful opportunity to be a panelist at SheaCon, a yearly conference organized and run by fans of author K.M.… Read More »SheaCon: The Aftermath
Hobbies and Pastimes | H&S Author Notes, Part 4
This is the final post of Author Notes for THE HEIR AND THE SPARE. Herein I disclose some of my thought process in choosing characters’… Read More »Hobbies and Pastimes | H&S Author Notes, Part 4