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…
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…
Mya Kay 