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
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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
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
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
Minstrel and Maid | Newsletter Excerpt
“I always feel sorry for the horses.” Rosalind of Lovana leaned upon the warm stone balustrade that marked the boundary of her father’s upper gardens.… Read More »Minstrel and Maid | Newsletter Excerpt
Stand-alone or sequel-worthy? Ain’t that the question
One of the frequent queries I get from readers, including for novels that bear every hallmark of a stand-alone, is “Will there be a sequel?”… Read More »Stand-alone or sequel-worthy? Ain’t that the question
Grammar, Usage, Style: an overview
In my local writer’s group last month, I had the assignment to teach a lesson on anything under the sun that was writing-related. And, being… Read More »Grammar, Usage, Style: an overview
Sneak Peek: Current WIP | Newsletter Excerpt
Welcome to a sneak peek of my current work-in-progress! A few extra details at the end, but for now I’ll let you dive right in.… Read More »Sneak Peek: Current WIP | Newsletter Excerpt
The Heir and the Spare | Cover Reveal and Pre-Order
Well, folks, the cat is out of the bag. My next novel, The Heir and the Spare, will release on February 19, 2021. This is my… Read More »The Heir and the Spare | Cover Reveal and Pre-Order