Monthly Archives: November 2016

BOOKS MAKE GREAT HOLIDAY GIFTS!

Feels great to curl up under an afghan in front of the fire…with a book, of course! STAR CATCHING makes a wonderful holiday read, following a family through tragedy to a warm and cozy Christmas season. It’s available in paperback … Continue reading

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YOUR NOVEL’S FIRST SCENE

This post appeared on Jane Friedman’s blog (https://janefriedman.com/your-first-scene/). Touching on the all-important first scene of a novel, it was worth sharing! Your Novel’s First Scene: How to Start Right Posted on November 28, 2016November 24, 2016 by Paula Munier | … Continue reading

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MULTIPLE POINTS OF VIEW IN FICTION

I found Jane Friedman’s latest post to be particularly useful. New writers, in particular, are discouraged from using multiple points of view within a novel. So when is it okay? And what are the rules and pitfalls. It features a … Continue reading

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FUN AT THE CHRONICLE BOOK FAIR…

OR: The Illusive Specter of Traditional Publishing Taunts Again  This year’s Chronicle Book Fair in Glens Falls was bustling! There seemed to be more vendors than ever before – which translates to more competition for buyers. My fellow writer and … Continue reading

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CHRONICLE BOOK FAIR 2016

The annual Chronicle Book Fair is this Sunday! November 6, 11am to 3pm, at the lovely Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls, NY. If you’ve never been to the Chronicle Book Fair, you must experience it! The book fair features over … Continue reading

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