Vanessa Grant's Blog, page 16
April 19, 2018
Review: Dark in Death by J. D. Robb
Dark in Death by J.D. Robb My rating: 5 of 5 stars I always enjoy J. D. Robb’s futuristic mysteries. I love the heart and passion underlying Eve Dallas’s tough exterior, and the authentic portrayal of the healing journey of a woman who (although it isn’t labeled as such) carries Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from … Continue reading "Review: Dark in Death by J. D. Robb"
February 27, 2018
Fearless Creativity: Thank you, Eric Maisel!
I found this Eric Maisel video last night, and boy did I need it! Thanks to Creativity Coach Eric Maisel, for this wonderful video on HOW TO CREATE FEARLESSLY. After years of experiencing an easy flow of creative ideas from my mind to my fingers and thus into my book’s Scrivener file, I’ve sunk into a mode … Continue reading "Fearless Creativity: Thank you, Eric Maisel!"
January 9, 2018
The Story of Arthur Truluv – Review
The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg My rating: 5 of 5 stars A friend suggested this book to me when I told her I was searching for novels featuring older heroes and heroines. I’m so glad she did because The Story of Arthur Truluv is one of the most beautiful stories I have … Continue reading "The Story of Arthur Truluv – Review"
October 12, 2017
Video Course: Playing with Time – use pacing to keep readers wanting more
I’m thrilled to announce the release of my new multimedia course on pacing for fiction writers: Playing with Time: use pacing to keep your readers wanting more. I’ve had the course open for test readers for a while, and the response is very positive. I’d love it if you’d check out the free introductory videos and let me know what you … Continue reading "Video Course: Playing with Time – use pacing to keep readers wanting more"
June 26, 2017
IDEAS, From Spark to Fiction – WATCH THE SERIES
Where do I get my story ideas? Most writers have probably heard that question numerous times, and sometimes it’s difficult to answer. Some of my ideas seem to come out of nowhere, fully-formed. At other times, the birth of a story is made up of several factors that are only clear in retrospect. Many stories grow … Continue reading "IDEAS, From Spark to Fiction – WATCH THE SERIES"
June 13, 2017
Taking Chances – IDEAS: From Spark to Fiction
Where do I get my story ideas? Most writers have probably heard that question numerous times, and sometimes it’s difficult to answer. Some of my ideas seem to come out of nowhere, fully-formed, and other times the birth of a story is made up of several factors that are only clear in retrospect. The creative … Continue reading "Taking Chances – IDEAS: From Spark to Fiction"
Taking Chances – writing romance
Where do I get my story ideas? Most writers have probably heard that question numerous times, and sometimes it’s difficult to answer. Some of my ideas seem to come out of nowhere, fully-formed, and other times the birth of a story is made up of several factors that are only clear in retrospect. The creative … Continue reading "Taking Chances – writing romance"
June 7, 2017
Wild Passage – from spark to fiction…
People often ask where I get my ideas for my novels. It can be a difficult question to answer, because every story is different. My novel Wild Passage, for example, had its origins in the most terrifying night of my life. My husband Brian were 70 miles west of the Oregon coast on our sailboat, Julie Marie II, on a voyage from … Continue reading "Wild Passage – from spark to fiction…"
May 11, 2017
Review of Sharon Karaa’s ACCIDENTS HAPPEN
Accidents Happen by Sharon Karaa My rating: 5 of 5 stars Tabitha Brownlee’s journey from pre-bride jitters to true love begins with a bizarre accident and an attempt to save a life, then suddenly dumps her to a comedic version of “the other side” where she tries to negotiate a bureaucratic snarl-up that seems incapable … Continue reading "Review of Sharon Karaa’s ACCIDENTS HAPPEN"
March 10, 2017
I’m sponsoring today’s Kindle Nation giveaway! Could you be the one to win a Kindle Fire?
I’m sponsoring today’s Kindle Nation giveaway of a Kindle Fire at Kindle Nation Daily! Follow the instructions at http://tinyurl.com/grpmxnu to enter for your chance to win! Have you entered today’s brand new Kindle Fire Giveaway for March 10? Subscribe free for your chance to win! And keep the good times … Continue reading →
