Myth, Mystery, and Deep POV Blend in cj petterson’s Latest Release

In addition to answering some of my interview questions, cj petterson offers some wonderful insight in how to deepen a character’s point of view (POV). Welcome, cj! I’m delighted to have you as my guest today Tell us a bit about yourself. Like most writers, I think, I’ve piddled at writing creatively since I was a child. For me it was poems and limericks but never a story. The creative writing bug really bit me two or three years after I retired, but it took me five years to get anything published. That year two of my short story memoirs Read More

Getting Inside an Editor’s Brain: An Interview with Julie Sturgeon

Every author wonders what editors think. When our precious baby lands in the hands of an editor, what happens? I’ve worked with Julie Sturgeon, and I can say what happens is magic. Julie agreed to give us a peek behind the curtain in her editing process. I am so pleased to share her insights with you. Welcome, Julie. I’m always flattered when someone asks me to be a guest on their blog, and I do a happy dance when they provide questions. That list is an excellent way to figure out what people want to know—and where misconceptions are lurking Read More