P.J. Parrish's Blog, page 57
February 29, 2024
Amazon’s Read Sample – What is your opinion?
February 27, 2024
What Makes a Good Action Scene?
What Makes a Good Action Scene? Terry Odell We don’t go out to movies anymore, and don’t watch too many on TV, either. But one thing I know is that prolonged “action” scenes, be they gunfights, fistfights, or car chases, … Continue reading →
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February 26, 2024
First Page Critique – The Mark
by Debbie Burke @burke_writer Good morning and welcome to the first page submission from another Brave Author who says the page is in the crime genre. Read and enjoy then we’ll discuss. The Mark Pink hair, tattooed hands, open casket. … Continue reading →
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February 25, 2024
The Meaning of Success
Dictionary.com defines success as the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one’s goals. the attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like. * * * There are many opportunities for success in life. Winning a … Continue reading →
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February 24, 2024
Timeless Writing Advice
by James Scott Bell @jamesscottbell I’m a fan of Gutenberg.org, which comes out with digitized versions of public domain works every day. I get their alerts, and the other day was interested to see On The Art of Writing Fiction, … Continue reading →
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February 23, 2024
Finishing the First Draft Words of Wisdom
Like many writers, for years I had trouble finishing a novel draft. I had a lot of starts, and one half-completed novel. It wasn’t until I sat down with another partially written novel, and decided to write through to the … Continue reading →
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February 22, 2024
Highway to the Danger Zone – Dark, Dirty, and Dangerous
Scenes That Grab You and Won’t Let Go As readers we want scenes that grab us as the MC struggles with the villain and adversity. As writers we want to create scenes that are filled with emotion, rivet the reader … Continue reading →
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February 21, 2024
True Crime Thursday – Investing in Blueskycoin
by Debbie Burke @burke_writer Meet Sophie and Fred, both 59. Fred has a good job with the county and hopes to retire in a few years. Sophie’s job as an administrator pays well but she recently had to cut back … Continue reading →
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February 20, 2024
Banning Obscenity
By John Gilstrap The West Virginia House of Delegates is making news by passing a bill that removes an exemption for schools and libraries from long-existing laws that punish the intentional distribution of obscene materials to minors. Under the law, … Continue reading →
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February 19, 2024
When Death Becomes Real
Dear readers: I had my second eyeball surgery yesterday (run of the mill cataracts) and can’t see the computer screen quite yet. Well, I can see it if I cover the “new” eye but that’s makes it hard to type … Continue reading →
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