Hi, and welcome back. Last week, I ran a poll on Twitter to find out what authors thought about Emotional Engagement. The most surprising response was “What? I never heard of it.” I included that option trying for humor but turned out to be an honest to goodness answer. I’ll start by illustrating the concept.Continue reading “Emotional Engagement”
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In Medias Res
In medias res translates from Latin as “in the midst of things”. Today, the advice of many academics, authors, and writers is that you should begin your narrative by plunging your Main Character (MC) into a crucial situation that is part of a related chain of events. The situation may or may not be theContinue reading “In Medias Res”
Frank Austin’s Monster
Dr. Frank Austin faces a challenge, his colleagues don’t think he can accomplish what he has set out to do. Will he be able to?
Vry Kolakas, the end of this story
Elian Summer comes face to face with his foe. Will he survive such an encounter? Come over, let’s enjoy the end of the tale.
Vry Kolakas – a modern vampire story
A Forensic Psychologist is visited by a strange person, who is he? What does he want? Come and find out.
T.J. Manrique Author 