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…
Tag: character development
Make Readers Care: Crafting Internal Conflict that Feels Real
When readers connect deeply with a character, it’s often because they can feel the emotional tension beneath the surface—what’s not said as much as what is. Internal conflict is the quiet battle inside your character’s heart and mind that makes them relatable and compelling. In Storms of Love Chapter 2, Ellie’s outward actions and words…
How to Write Meaningful Dialogue that Reflects Real Life & Real Faith
Writing dialogue that sounds natural is one thing. Writing dialogue that reflects faith, family dynamics, and real-life tension without sounding cheesy? That’s something else. One of the best examples comes from Chapter 2 of my upcoming re-released Christian romance novel, Storms of Love. Here are 4 tips inspired by Ellie and Monét’s phone conversation—two sisters…
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