D.L. Fowler's Blog, page 7
September 18, 2011
Stuff You Want to Say (SYWS)
You know you want to. But you just eat your words and let the moment pass. Maybe that's because you don't know how to say it, or you think showing self restraint is polite. In either case, I'll be devoting … Continue reading →
September 7, 2011
(Part 2) How writing is like practicing Jungian psychology … or …
It's not writer's block. Two characters are arguing in my head and I'm waiting for them to finish. There are three characters in the scene, only two are arguing. One she doesn't want to get involved – she wants to … Continue reading →
How writing is like practicing Jungian psychology … or …
It's not writer's block. Two characters are arguing in my head and I'm waiting for them to finish. So a psychology guru once told me that human behavior can be explained like this: We all have a cast of characters in … Continue reading →
August 2, 2011
Why Couldn't McGyver Be a Girl?
Female protagonists often take on one of three equally unsatisfying personalities – WonderWoman, Nerd or Clueless. Why don't we see more girl McGyvers? McGyver wasn't an action hero – he was an overcomer. But he wasn't a geek, just resourceful. … Continue reading →
July 4, 2011
Earmarks of a Psychopath
One of my characters in Ripples is a psychopath. A retired CEO from a major financial services company. His character evolves as he faces a series of personal tragedies, then has his nose rubbed in the worst trauma he ever endured. I started … Continue reading →
May 31, 2011
The Pricing of ebooks and Perceived Value
Some people, Bob Mayer for example, make too much sense. The Pricing of ebooks and Perceived Value.
Twitter Tuesday #19–Ah, the Dreaded Follow Friday
Let's make Follow Friday mean something on Twitter. Twitter Tuesday #19–Ah, the Dreaded Follow Friday.
May 21, 2011
Rethinking an Author's Career Path
It's all about writing well and writing one story after another. Rethinking an Author's Career Path.
May 12, 2011
More Reader Feedback
Is it shameless self-promotion when you repeat what readers say? Here's what one reader said: What a bold theme ! It takes nerve to write something like this and make readers swear it is the truth. The pace is right … Continue reading →
May 11, 2011
Reader Reviews #1
Over the next couple of weeks, I'll be on the road doing book signings and talking to readers about Lincoln's Diary – a novel by DL Fowler. Today I'm posting videos of reviews by two readers, Richard Heller, an author, … Continue reading →
