Emotional Beats: Analogies, Metaphors and Similes, Part 1

I love these analogies, metaphors and similes shared by Nicholas C. Rossis. Treat yourself to a quick read of these literary treasures. Thank you, Nicholas, for another tremendously helpful and enlightening post.   Source: Emotional Beats: Analogies, Metaphors and Similes, Part 1

Characters: Perspectives & POV

Thank you, G.L. Cromarty, for this lovely and helpful post for writers about some important considerations when writing the characters in your novel or story. ~o~ When you start writing a book, you have a number (okay a plethora) of things to consider. But one important consideration, is the number of character perspectives your book…

Audiobook Review: THE CHOCOLATE LABRADOODLE CAPER

Audiobook Review of THE CHOCOLATE LABRADOODLE CAPER, A Damien Dickens Mystery, by Phyllis Entis. Audiobook narrated by Harry Dyson. ★★★★ Rated four stars by Iris Chacon. Recommended to: listeners of any age; contains no offensive material. This writer received a complimentary copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest and objective review. I had previously read the ebook version…

DUBY’S DOCTOR Wins Award

The Crystal Community has officially announced the winners in its Crystal Awards 2016 competition on Wattpad.com. The Iris Chacon novel Duby’s Doctor, which appears in serialized, illustrated form on Wattpad, is the third place winner in the Best Multimedia Story category. The multimedia version of Duby’s Doctor has recorded more than 70,000 reads on Wattpad, and has been ranked…

TY, Wattpad Readers!

Thank you, Wattpad readers! DUBY’S DOCTOR is today ranked #24 in the Top 900 Mystery/Suspense novels on Wattpad, with 71,600 reads. This is the highest Wattpad ranking ever achieved by this book or, indeed, by any of my books. What a boost to my self-esteem this morning, and YOU did it!  Thank you for every…

Interview: Mystery Author Bob Spearman

“I don’t always write, but when I do, I go into a trance and write the movie playing in my head #yaquote #MysteryAI goo.gl/HE3eIo” — recent Tweet from Bob Spearman. INTERVIEW with BOB SPEARMAN As a fellow member of #MysteryAuthorsInternational, I was privileged to interact with Bob Spearman, author of three novels, Shrimpin’ Gold, Turf…

Kathy Steinemann Shares 100 Ways To Shrug

Thanks, Nicholas C. Rossis, for sharing this treasure from Kathy Steinemann.  I’m definitely going to connect with her blog. This is practical and thorough information.  Writers, take note!   Award-winning author Kathy Steinemann recently shared a great resource: over 100 ways to say “shrug.” As all of my first-draft characters seem to have a nervous…

Audiobook Review: The White Russian Caper

Audiobook Review:  The White Russian Caper, A Damien Dickens Mystery, by Phyllis Entis Audiobook narrated by Tom Lennon   ★★★★ Four stars from reviewer Iris Chacon. The reviewer received a complimentary download of the audiobook in exchange for an honest, objective review.   Fans of the Damien Dickens mysteries will enjoy the new, more openly affectionate relationship…