In a recent interview, I was asked if I used beta readers or crit partners. I have both, and firmly believe every author should.A beta reader is there to catch the glaring plot holes. The stuff that just doesn't make sense. If your hero is walking around a bug infested cellar and brushing cobwebs aside … Continue reading Beta Readers, Crit Partners, and Why You Need Them
Author: K. M. Warfield
I’m back!
Good morning!My apologies for the lapse in blogging. Life, it seemed, had other plans for me recently and I had some serious problems remembering what I was going to write about, let alone get here to do it. Sigh. It's an excuse, not a reason, and I know it. Things have calmed down, though, so … Continue reading I’m back!
The takeover continues!
My Right Brain Rebellion The right brain versus left brain saga continues, and like many of you, I've taken the infamous on-line tests. I am dominantly right-brained...no surprise there, but the biggest piece of evidence to support this is how I wrote my first two novels, Lucidity and Beneath the Mayan Moon. I wrote the … Continue reading The takeover continues!
Day two of the Takeover!
The Love Story ParadoxAs I finished writing my debut novel, Lucidity, I had difficulty determining what genre the storyfit into. I was stuck. It certainly didn’t meet the criteria for the traditional romance genre, norwas it an exact fit for the realm of paranormal. Eventually I was given a bit of advice and it wasdetermined … Continue reading Day two of the Takeover!
Author Angela Burke takes over my blog!
Angela's taking over for the next seven days while I get some stuff done. Enjoy! Reflection of the Arts and SocietyAngela Burke “Art has always been a mirror of society. Art reflects society, art criticizes it, and art always offers solutions to problems in society.” -Senam Okudzeto, Artist, Founder and Director, Art in Social Structures, Ghana … Continue reading Author Angela Burke takes over my blog!
Readers Vs. Fans
Someone once told me they were my "#1 fan". And I talked with them at length about that. Why? Because I want readers, not fans.A fan is the groupie at the rock concert, the screaming person on the rail as the stars walk the red carpet. A fan shoves a pencil and piece of paper … Continue reading Readers Vs. Fans
Welcome Guest Blogger and Author Michael Pearce!
Now, Michael and I go way back. Far enough that I don't always like remembering how far. LOL.As is often the case, we spent a period of time where we weren't in contact with each other. Thanks to the wonder that is FaceBook, we've reconnected and discovered we've each been very busy since last we … Continue reading Welcome Guest Blogger and Author Michael Pearce!
Time to tell you all the exciting news!
I've had a busy week or two! And all of it very good!First off, the paperback for 'Son of Corse' is available! A good month ahead of time! Why? There's the possibility of me doing a book signing event in December and my publisher decided to go ahead and get that one done just in … Continue reading Time to tell you all the exciting news!
Say Hello to Margo Bond Collins!
It's been a super hectic week around this house. Most of which I'll wait until Monday's normal post to share with you. LOL!Today, I'm honored to host a new Solstice author, Margo Bond Collins! (No relation that we know of LOL). Her debut novel with Solstice, a paranormal thriller titled "Waking Up Dead", is releasing … Continue reading Say Hello to Margo Bond Collins!
Everyone give a warm welcome to guest blogger, Josie Montano!
Yeah! It's been a busy day, and I get to cap it off with a visit from Josie Montano!In case you're wondering, Josie is a Solstice author whose new book released recently. Intrigued yet? Here's a little more.Nonna sat me down to have a talk before my party. “You know Angelina, it’s now ten years since … Continue reading Everyone give a warm welcome to guest blogger, Josie Montano!