Guest Blog at Long and Short Reviews: THE POWER OF SETTING

Aside from a solid plot and compelling characters, what makes a great story? What is the magical ingredient that brings it all to life? That transports the reader to another time and place? My answer is the setting—one that doesn’t just serve as a backdrop for the characters, but plays an equal role. Each of the following excerpts from The Sheik Retold sets a different tone and exemplifies how powerful setting can be in creating atmosphere and mood for the story.

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