As a writer, I’ve learned that rejection is part of the journey, but it doesn’t define your story or your worth. My middle-grade series, The Jazzy Jewelry Club, is a perfect example. Over the years, I received six agent requests and even a publisher request from Penguin Random House, yet I still faced rejections. I…
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Writing Tip #2: How to Build Subplots That Add Depth Without Distracting
One of the questions I get often is: How do I juggle multiple storylines without losing focus? In Chapter 3 of Storms of Love, we see Ellie juggling her work as a head stylist on set, her growing bond with Zoe, her friendship with Nina, and the subtle tension with Jeremiah. That chapter introduces a…
Writing Tip #1: How to Show Emotional Depth Without Telling It All
One of the biggest challenges writers face is how to show emotions in a scene without simply telling the reader what’s happening or revealing too much too soon. In Chapter 3 of Storms of Love, Ellie Rae McNeal experiences a heavy moment that shifts the story’s tone — but it’s never spelled out directly to…
Get to Know Ellie: A Character Interview on Faith, Fear & Finding Love
Mya Kay: Ellie, thanks for sitting down with us! To start, what’s one thing about you that surprises people?Ellie: Honestly, I think people are surprised I’m still hopeful when it comes to love. After everything, you’d think I’d be jaded, but my faith keeps me believing there’s a plan for me. Waiting on God isn’t…
From Page to Pulse: Writing Scenes That Stir Emotion
Readers don’t fall in love with your book because of the plot. They fall in love because of how the story makes them feel. That’s why the emotional heartbeat of Chapter 1 is just as important as the opening line. In Storms of Love, Chapter 1 drops readers into the chaos of a hot film…
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