Hello y'all!
Bring your coffee and let's chat.

First let me apologize for being away from this wonderful place for so long. Chronic physical issues majorly kicked my butt. I've been on the mend...

Hi Rayne,

Thanks so much for the critique. I'll do as you suggest. I had to search to find a scene that fit your assignment. A bit embarrassed I squeaked by on this one.

Hugs,
Tambra

Hi Rayne,
This is from my WIP Seduced by the Darkness. A futuristic romance.
Caelan is the hero and he is a shifter. His grandmother is The Morrighan, his uncle is Arawn, a lord of the Celtic...

Hi Rayne,

Sorry, I'm late but I just found out about the class.

I have 10 short romances published, most of them paranormal, and a fantasy romance novella. All of my stories have suspense. I...

Hi everyone,

Due to Hurricane Ike, I'm posting this now.

If you have any questions you can either email me at:
pookiewilliamson@sbcglobal.net or Yahoo IM me. Last option, you can join my...

I used to belong to the FF&P chapter. Great RWA chapter to belong to.

I'm thinking positive thoughts your submission!

Best,
Polly

Hi Debbie,

We write the same stuff. Most of my stuff is Celtic/Scottish.

Best,
Polly

*****Note

I'm in the Houston area and there's a monster churning in the Gulf of Mexico.

Posting the last lesson could be tricky depending on where Ike hits, so to be safe, I'll post it...

Here's the next lessons!

Lesson 5 and 6
Characters
Writing Strong Characters and Viewpoint

As we discussed earlier characters must have GMC. This will help make
them strong characters;...

Hi Debbie,

Having a great critique group is worth its weight in gold to a writer.

Isn't it wonderful that we can go back and layer in details and make our stories richer?

Best,
Polly

Hi Debbie,
Thanks for posting!

The internal can sometimes be harder than the external conflict and motivation. Even in lighter stories though, there does need to be some internal conflict to...

Hi Rusty,
I'm so glad the exercises and lessons are helping.

What part of stimulus/response is giving you problems?
Stimulus, response, internalization.

Or is it the order of the...

Hi Rusty,

Good point about new writers not understanding. Non writers don't understand either. They want to know why I haven't finished a bunch of novels and had them published by New York City....

Hi Rusty,

Nice job of blending the senses and showing.
Good character and action. I can see the plot and conflict unfolding.

Love that the witches stood up to the Queen and are bargaining...

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GMC: Goals, Motivation and Conflict

We've already touched on GMC because it is so vital in...

Hi Rusty,

If you can get to the exercise fine, if not I understand.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Best,
Polly

Authors Helping Authors

If you have any questions about characterizatioon and plotting let's chat about it tonight!
I'll be speaking for the Authors Helping Authors teleconference with Sascha...

Hi Diana,
I had to stop by and welcome on of my fellow Texas ARF authors!

Hugs,
Tambra

Hi Rusty,

Hope you and your family have a wonderful time together. I'm looking forward to your post Monday.

Best,
Polly

Hi Jennifer,

I'm glad your finding something useful to help with your writing!
If you have any questions I'll be happy to answer them.

Best,
Polly

Hi Rusty,
I'm familiar with Alicia Rasley and LOVE her.
I'm a member of Romance Writers of America. It's a professional organization people who write in the romance genre join to stay on top of...

Lesson Three
Character is Action

Character is action. How do you accomplish this? Does this mean you
have to change the genre you write to suspense or thrillers? No, it
doesn't.

To have a...

Hi Rusty,

The metaphor for the Celtic Knot is that plot and character are an extension of each other. You can't have one without the other and so it blends in and on itself. I'm glad you like it....

You're more than welcome! I love talking writing and helping other writers.

Best,
Tambra

Hi Rusty,

To be honest I can only take Dwight Swain in small doses because he's so deep. I go to Bickham first, then follow up with Swain. I have to work my way up because I think Swain was...