Why write strong female characters? Why do I do it? In short because I am one – or I’m usually at least two of those things. Definitely female, often strong, always a character.
Tag: Stephen Helmes
Book Reviews, Books for Young People, Fiction Writing, ghost fiction, Short Stories/Novellas
Abigail’s Odyssey – a Review
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• •Book Reviews, Fiction Writing, New Words Learned, Psychological Thriller
Semi-Detached – a Review
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• •This psychological thriller written by Deborah Stone opens with Clare and Jack on their way to see Clare’s mom. Clare is so excited to introduce her boyfriend to her mom, but her mom has a rather strange reaction to Jack. She runs out of the room. When Clare goes to check on her, she insists Clare break up with him and never see him again.
Fiction Writing, Writing Prompts and Exercises
Spider in my Fridge
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• •Book Reviews, Fiction Writing, Historical Fiction, Mystery, New Words Learned, Women Sleuths, Words
Molasses Murder in a Nutshell – a Review
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• •The Great Molasses Flood was a horrible event that took place in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1919. On January 15 of that year, a storage tank collapsed and sent over two millions of gallons of sweet, sticky molasses flowing out of the burst tank. Chaos as well as molasses flooded the streets. What a perfect time to commit a murder.
Book Reviews, Fantasy, Fiction Writing, Mystery, New Words Learned, Paranormal, Suspense/Thrillers, Words
Hunterland – a Review
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• •Something sinister is going on in Falkville Falls. The hanging death of a teacher starts off the story, and the situation only gets more intense with each page. This murder, or execution, takes place in Olivia’s school. Someone or something is killing teachers. Is there a serial killer on the loose?
Fiction Writing, Guest Posts, Writing
A Normal Day of Writing for Me – Guest Post by Dana Claire
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• •Book Excerpts, Book Reviews, Fiction Writing, Humor, Mystery, New Words Learned, Women's Fiction, Words
The Menopause Murders – a Review
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• •The story of a quiet women whose life is turned upside down while experiencing menopause is a hilarious dark comedy that will have you rolling in the floor with laughter. Debbi struggles not only with hot flashes, night sweats, and panic attacks, but she also finds herself exploding in fits of unbridled rage. How can she make these symptoms stop?
Book Reviews, Cozies, cozy mystery, Fiction Writing, Mystery, New Words Learned, Women Sleuths, Words
Charred: A Whipped and Sipped Mystery – a Review
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• •Alene Baron, a vegan, owns and runs the Whipped and Sipped Café. Her cookies and confections are known all over Chicago. The coronavirus pandemic has changed things for everyone. Her business has suffered because of it and her employees are frustrated. A café once filled with customers has turned into one that mostly handles take-out orders. On top of that, there’s this homeless man who hangs around outside of her café bothering her customers who still visit for the yummy treats they can get there.