Category Archives: best seller

Openings: Into the Mythic

Posted on March 4, 2013 by SharonJoss

I’ve finished outlining my fourth and latest novel, and am now ready to start writing my first draft. It’s been almost a year and a half since I wrote the first draft of the opening for GLAMOUR.  I’ve learned a … Continue reading →

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A Monster by any other name: Motivating Your Inner Cryptozoid

Posted on March 10, 2011 by SharonJoss

I may be going out on a limb here, but if you’re writing urban fantasy (or any kind of fantasy), the supernatural & paranormal characters of your story are going to need motivations, feelings, and possibly even emotions, just like … Continue reading →

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