As the custodian of your characters, be practical, realistic, and keep your readers on your side by allowing your character to experience setbacks and disappointments. Start your story with intention and leave a lasting impression on your readers.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton
The novel was published in 1920, in the 1870s, in New York society. It’s fascinating how one look, one casual phrase, could destroy a person’s entire reputation. I think that’s still true, but we can start over somewhere else and, for the most part, bounce back. If someone is ruined (the Beauforts, more so Regina […]
Season 2, Episode 025: She
I decided to test out an A.I. named Salli to read my story this week. Listen and let me know what you think. Stream it and read along with the text! It was the same room as yesterday. The day before that, the day before that. One single-paned window provided natural light. The sounds of […]
Olivia Joules & The Overactive Imagination by Helen Fielding
Olivia Joules, a freelance journalist, is tasked with covering a Hollywood makeup line launch. She meets Pierre Feramo, suspected of being an Al-Qaeda terrorist, leading her on global adventures. Recruited by MI6, Olivia, distinct from Fielding’s Bridget Jones, is mature, multilingual, and adept. The book blends espionage with humor post-9/11, emphasizing women’s capability in dangerous roles.