Writing CLOAKED IN COURAGE: UNCOVERING DEBORAH SAMPSON, PATRIOT SOLDIER was a challenge in many ways, just one being that the misinformation about her made it difficult to find HER, the person in history. Why did she do what she did? and What made her who she was? As always, setting was key. And books of … More Mining for Heart: “Setting as a Window into Character”
In previous guest posts, other authors have written that the heart of the story is in the characters and their relationships. I agree. But when writing about real people from history using limited resources, it’s often a challenge to get to know them. When I’m digging for what makes an historical figure tick, I look … More Mining for Heart: Listen to Your Characters
“think of Grand Central as if it was a character.” Why would people care… … More Mining for Heart: “Make the Inanimate Object a Character” by Natasha Wing
In this month’s Mining for Heart, Cindy Reeg shares her process of creating characters with heart. … More Mining for Heart: “Making Monsters Who Matter” by Cynthia Reeg
Beth Anderson, Children's Writer 