Beyond The Words

Join Holly this week as she discusses the correct use of dialogue and the tags that follow. He said, she said, indeed! Includes a review of "The Slow Regard of Silent Things" by Patrick Rothfuss at the end. For a copy of The Slow Regard of Silent Things, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Regard-Silent-Things-Kingkiller-Chronicle/dp/0756411327

Join Holly as she talks this week about building the biggest part of your book: The antagonist. Includes a review of "Firelight of Heaven" by Lizbeth Klein at the end.For a copy of Firelight of Heaven, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Firelight-Heaven-Bethloria-Lizbeth-Klein-ebook/dp/B00EVG8GFA

Join Holly as she discusses the pros and cons of the Archetype, and how to adjust them to your story. Includes a review of "The Circle" by Cindy Cipriano at the end.For a copy of The Circle, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Circle-Book-One-Sidhe/dp/1922200042

To use them, or not to use them, that is the question? Join Holly as she talks cliches and when to break them. Includes a review of "Cultown", by Duncan Smith, and the title track of the book's soundtrack, "Cultown", at the end. To grab a copy of Cultown, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Cultown-Duncan-Smith-ebook/dp/B071NS5HHBAnd for the CD, click here: http://vortexwinder.com/product/cultown/

Join Holly as she begins talking the technicals of writing, in the first episode of Chapter 3. She and her guest discuss the Dialogue-Description balance, and how to find it for your novel. Includes a review of "The Darkest Shade of Grey" by Alan Baxter, at the end. For a copy of The Darkest Shade of Grey, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Darkest-Shade-Grey-Alan-Baxter-ebook/dp/B007N9B7F8

Join Holly as she talks to Erinland author Kathryn Berryman about the amount for foreshadowing needed, and how to best set up a sequel to your works. Includes a review of "Erinland" at the end. To purchase a copy of Erinland, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Erinland-Kathryn-Berryman-ebook/dp/B01MR9IAQL

In this second-last episode of Chapter 2, Holly and her guest discuss whether the Happily Ever After is required reading, or if you can get away without happiness on all sides for your characters. Includes a review of "Goblin Fires", by Brantwijn Serrah, at the end. To purchase a copy of Goblin Fires, click here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012DZS1PA

Join Holly and Lauren as they discuss the last scene of a novel - the return home - and discuss whether it needs to be a physical return, as in fantasy, or a metaphorical, as in non-speculative fictions. Includes a review of "The Problem with Crazy" at the end. The purchase a copy of The Problem with Crazy, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Problem-Crazy-Love-Book-ebook/dp/B00IFH4NI0

In this episode, we get closer to the end of your book. Join Holly as she's joined with Jeffery E Doherty, and they talk about the Final Battle, the big bang that brings all your hard work together. Includes a review of "Olivia Stone and the Trouble with Trixies" at the end. To get a copy of Olivia Stone and the Trouble with Trixies, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Olivia-Stone-Trouble-Trixies-Guardians-ebook/dp/B01AXZ5I26

Join host Holly Hunt as she talks all things Character Development with Matt Pike, author of Apocalypse: Diary of a Survivor. A review of Apocalypse is included at the end of the show.For a copy of Apocalypse, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Apocalypse-Diary-Survivor-Matt-Pike/dp/B00LGBN1G2

This week, join Holly as she talks to B. Lynn Goodwin, author of Talent, about the process of initiating change in characters. Includes a review of Talent at the end.To get a copy of Talent, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Talent-B-Goodwin-ebook/dp/B0182N1PZA

On this week's episode, Holly Hunt sits down with Felicity Banks, author of Heart of Brass, and together, they talk about the First Conflict, the first problem a character faces on his or her journey. A review of Heart of Brass is included at the end. To buy a copy of Heart of Brass, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Brass-Antipodean-Queen-Book-ebook/dp/B01J58E7RE

Join Holly Hunt today as she wonders at where to go with her guest, Ivana L. Truglio. Includes a review of Ivana's book Rilla at the end of the show.Purchase a copy of Rilla here: https://www.amazon.com/Rilla-Book-Paradise-Ivana-Truglio-ebook/dp/B00SJWGRVC

Introducing Chapter 2: Writing! Join Holly Hunt today as she dissects beginnings and opening lines with her guest, James Owen. Includes a review of Defender, by GX Todd at the end.

On this episode, we delve into research, and where to begin. Holly interviews Joseph Hirsch about his book 'The Dove and the Crow'. Includes a review of The Dove and the Crow at the end. For information on NaNoWriMo, click here: http://www.nanowrimo.org/To buy a copy of The Dove and the Crow, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Dove-Crow-Joseph-Hirsch-ebook/dp/B010MWCIL4/

In today's episode, Holly and her guest Belinda Crawford look into the process of creating a plot, and how it can lead people off into unexplained places. Includes a review of Hero by Belinda Crawford at the end. To get a copy of Hero, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Hero-Rebellion-Book-1-ebook/dp/B015LYJVOA

Join Holly and her guest JE Cammon as they talk about the process of creating settings, and the conflicts that spout from them, for both characters and creator. Includes a review of 'Bay City ' by JE Cammon. To buy Bay City , click here: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Shadows-Lie-Bay-City-ebook/dp/B004QZ9TMU

Our longest episode to date! Join Holly and her guest Tracy Joyce as they talk about the creation and development of characters as you plot and put pen to paper. Includes a review of 'Altaica' by Tracy Joyce. To buy Altaica, click here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KSNC3FO

Just how does one find the time to write with a full time job and a family? The same way they find time to sleep! Holly explains where she has found time to write her books, and challenges you to find your own. Includes a review of 'The Species Within' by Kimberly Clark. To buy a copy of The Species Within, click here: http://www.amazon.com/Species-Within-Battles-Dark-Book-ebook/dp/B00GA638T8

Where should you write? In a cafe? At a bar? With one hand on your Xbox control? Holly highlights some writing areas, and encourages you to find your own style. Includes a review of 'The South Forsaken' by Rachel DrummondTo buy a copy of The South Forsaken, click here: http://www.amazon.com/The-South-Forsaken-Rachel-Drummond-ebook/dp/B00G5S0OIO