Category Archives: fiction

IT’S FICTION DUMMY

Posted on January 28, 2014 by veldabrotherton

Everyone knows there are no vampires, it’s doubtful that sasquatch exists, what about Native American stories about windego, skinwalkers or shapeshifters? Who makes up these creatures? Why, writers do. We create such fantasy figures. We don’t have anything to back … Continue reading →

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The Process of Writing

Posted on March 25, 2013 by veldabrotherton

My daughter is a pre-school teacher, and yes they do teach. She once told me that children of that age are more interested in and enjoy the process more than the outcome, solution, results. Take your pick. As a writer, … Continue reading →

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SHORT AND SWEET

Posted on March 2, 2012 by veldabrotherton

Welcome to guest blogger Caroline Baines  There’s no doubt that the short story has been gaining in popularity recently. For a while it seemed that short fiction was no longer in vogue, yet with e-books and self-publishing becoming so successful … Continue reading →

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ONLY GOOD LIARS WRITE FICTION

Posted on February 27, 2012 by veldabrotherton

Fiction writers are good liars. The best, actually, because to succeed in our craft we have to cajole our readers into entering the world we have created and convince them that it exists. How do we do this? With believable … Continue reading →

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EXCITING TIMES TO BE A WRITER

Posted on February 22, 2011 by veldabrotherton

The revolution has been a long time coming, hasn’t it? For the past few years we writers have struggled to stay alive in the faltering publishing business. Something is badly broken, and at times we’ve had to wonder if we’re … Continue reading →

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A CONTRACT FOR MY BIRTHDAY

Posted on January 31, 2011 by veldabrotherton

It looks like this year is shaping up pretty good for my writing. First I have a story accepted to be read on NPR Tales From the South — see my other blog — and today I receive an offer … Continue reading →

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HOW DO WE WRITE?

Posted on September 27, 2010 by veldabrotherton

You can’t be taught to write. You can learn the mechanics, but the creativity comes from your right brain, your heart, your soul, your life experiences. Don’t let anyone steal it, not even your left brain. How many times we … Continue reading →

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WHAT ARE YOU WRITING?

Posted on June 14, 2010 by veldabrotherton

Non Fiction – Articles or Books ACADEMIC – Words for those in the academic life or those who would like to be. Philosophic, poetic, informative, essayists, etc. INSPIRATIONAL – Chicken Soup for the Soul, Cup Of Comfort and this style … Continue reading →

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TIMES WE DON’T WRITE

Posted on April 19, 2010 by veldabrotherton

Sometimes being a writer means not writing, and that’s what’s been up with me since my latest book came out. In addition, I’ve been proofing the next book, which is now set to be released May 1. That’s Arkansas Meals … Continue reading →

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ARE YOU READY TO QUERY

Posted on January 25, 2010 by veldabrotherton

Let’s find out. Are you passionate about your book? Do you believe thoroughly in its message? Are you enthusiastic? Yes to all three takes us to the next step. If you have a no, then perhaps you need another rewrite. … Continue reading →

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