by Alicia Whittle | Jan 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
How many times have you bought or borrowed a book and put it down after the first few paragraphs or chapters? I have. The opening didn’t grab my attention. If you’re a writer or just starting, establish momentum from the beginning. Do you know what a hook is? For...
by Alicia Whittle | Nov 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Welcome to November, the start of the holiday season. Ecclesiastes 3:12 tells us, “I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live.” (NIV) This time of year, we begin preparations for Thanksgiving. Not just planning...
by Alicia Whittle | Sep 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
This month I’d like to share some pointers if you are considering becoming a fiction writer. You WILL need an agent if you want to be traditionally published. Don’t put out a book before it’s ready. Find a critique group (not your mom or best friend), an editor, and a...
by Alicia Whittle | May 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Have you ever been to a book signing? My past experiences have only been at libraries, but these are things the author considers: Have you ever thought about what the author needs to attend a book signing? Be sure you have the time and date correct and fill out any...
by Alicia Whittle | Apr 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Some of you reading this may not believe as I do, but this holiday/holy day is special in my life. Wikipedia defines Easter as: “Easter,[nb 1] also called Pascha[nb 2] (Aramaic, Greek, Latin) or Resurrection Sunday,[nb 3] is a Christian festival and...
by Alicia Whittle | Mar 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
You may have made conclusions about mail-order brides from the old-fashioned anomaly of the Victorian era, but here are some facts from the Smithsonian Institute’s historical letters about these brides who risked it all to marry a stranger. During the latter part of...
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