Tag: character

Teen Fiction and Creative Language | Kentucky Writer’s Conference workshop topic #5

March 12, 2018

IT IS POSSIBLE! And Betsy Schow is a prime example of just how it can be done!   Being relevant, contemporary and hip does not have to mean that your book cannot be a clean read! SPELLED, WANTED and BANISHED are the books of Betsy’s Storymakers series – and though I’ve not read all three (yet), I get the feeling they’ll all have the … More Teen Fiction and Creative Language | Kentucky Writer’s Conference workshop topic #5

The Women of Star Wars | Kentucky Writer’s Conference workshop topic #4

March 9, 2018

                  Since we’re in a Star Wars mood this week. . .   Who here has seen the meme with Princess Leia staking her claim to being first? Show of hands. . .   I don’t know about you, but I LOVE. EVERYTHING. ABOUT THIS! And, not because … More The Women of Star Wars | Kentucky Writer’s Conference workshop topic #4

Favorite Book Series | Kentucky Writer’s Conference workshop topic #3

March 1, 2018

  THANK YOU Marissa, for your prompting of this week’s topic!   She mentioned one of my absolute favorite series in her comment and it inspired this topic. In the past, my Order of the MoonStone series has been compared to Kiera Cass‘s The Selection series. Now, while any similarities were absolutely not done on purpose, … More Favorite Book Series | Kentucky Writer’s Conference workshop topic #3

Hermione: my kind of #GirlPower | Kentucky Writer’s Conference workshop extras 1

February 26, 2018

  I mentioned last week that Hermione is – in my own personal opinion – a huge step forward for feminism in fiction. She was and is a young woman I can really look up to. . . and quite possibly my favorite literary heroine! One of the best things about Hermione is that she … More Hermione: my kind of #GirlPower | Kentucky Writer’s Conference workshop extras 1

From Hermione to Belle | Kentucky Writer’s Conference workshop topic #2

February 19, 2018

  Hermione was – in my own personal opinion – a huge step forward for feminism in fiction. She was a young woman I can look up to! She was REAL! She wasn’t afraid to show weakness. And, even though she was ridiculously intelligent and never had any trouble with spells, charms and other things … More From Hermione to Belle | Kentucky Writer’s Conference workshop topic #2

Katniss or Tris | Kentucky Writer’s Conference workshop topic #1

February 17, 2018

  Tris… or Katniss? – Which is your favorite and why? – What did you like least/most about each one? – What qualities would you have preferred to see in either /both?   Feel free to answer in the comments below, but I hope you will also answer in the discussion thread over in the … More Katniss or Tris | Kentucky Writer’s Conference workshop topic #1