Check out my Book Recommendations

ChrisParanormal Young Adult, Uncategorized

When Ben Shepherd emailed and asked if I’d put together a list of books I’d recommend based around a certain theme, I was excited. There are so many good reads out there and I had to stop and think about what makes me love a book. I love kick-butt girl books where the main character discovers she has some sort … Read More

What’s Your Favorite Trope?

ChrisFor Writers, Penned Con, Readers, Uncategorized, UtopIA, YA

Some of you are probably asking, “What the heck is a trope?” Tropes are common themes that run through stories. Tropes tell a reader what to expect. They give them a familiar story which they know will end in a happily ever after. For example, Blackmail Boyfriend is based on the marriage of convenience trope and the opposites attract trope. … Read More

Editing Looks Like This.

Chrishome

I’ve been editing for a few days now. Want to know what it looks like? Editing looks like this. If you’re sensitive to foul language, don’t read the last cartoon. You have been warned.    

Bridges Burned-Another Scene Bites the Dust

Chrishome

I love how this scene highlights Jaxon and Bryn’s frenemy type relationship. The scene was part of a sub-plot in Book 2 which was vetoed. I may find a way to add it to Book 3. Until then, I thought I’d share it here.   Bryn checked the time on her bedside clock. It was half past two. “Curfew doesn’t start until 8pm. We … Read More