Category Archives: Part 5 – Climax

Book Signing on my Wedding Anniversary by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

My husband is a sweetheart. Not only is he going with me to the conference, but today it’s our wedding anniversary. Book Signing: Today (Saturday afternoon, March 10) from 1-1:15  Autographing Session (I will also sign books people bring from home, … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Preparing for Conferences by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I am going to HELIOsphere!  Already I’m packing books and special clothes for special events. I’m packing my Ravenclaw hoodie for the Hogwarts Party and more. If you’re an author, you’re always packing the books first. I will have with … Continue reading →

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Deep in a Book? What’s the Insiders’ Circle?

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Where have I been? What book am I deep in? That is Moldoveanu Peak, the highest mountain in Romania. It’s grand to look at, but then so is the whole country. My research led me through history and places and … Continue reading →

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How to Write A Fiction Novel, Part 13 – Great Endings

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Great endings are about memorable moments and often a quotable phrase that stirs the imagination. I thought about which book to share the ending which would not give away the story of the book, and I chose The Stormy Love … Continue reading →

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How to Write A Fiction Novel, Part 12 – Character Quirks

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Quirky means to have unusual behaviors. Many of my characters have quirks that define  them or make them stand out. Probably the quirkiest one I’ve written so far is Vampire King Maximillion Vander Meer in Vampire King of New York. … Continue reading →

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How to Write A Fiction Novel, Part 11 – Conferences

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

    I’m not really pausing in my writing to talk about conferences. Actually late at night, I am often inspired at conferences to write. The energy and excitement gets me writing like a maniac. So this is a different … Continue reading →

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How to Write A Fiction Novel, Part 10 – Love Scenes

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Let’s not be shy. If you’re going to be a romance author, you will be writing love scenes. The “sweet” romances don’t go past kisses and hand-holding. But other romances whether they be contemporary, paranormal, or historical, have passion unleashed. … Continue reading →

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How to Write A Fiction Novel, Part 9 – Clothes Make the Character

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

So much is revealed by what your character wears. In my book, Vampire Princess of New York, Donovan Dupre is seen wearing his jeans, t-shirt and leather jacket, as he parks his Harley outside an antique shop. Right away you … Continue reading →

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How to Write A Fiction Novel, Part 8 – Material Objects of Importance

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

In looking back at what I wrote last week, I realized it isn’t “items of importance” but instead “material objects of importance.” Many great books have objects that move the story. It can aid people or destroy them or both, … Continue reading →

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How to Write A Fiction Novel, Part 7 – Settings Are More Than A Place

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

When writing your novel, you will want to really examine your setting. Some writers make the mistake of info dumping, which gives too much about the setting in one spot in the book. The more experienced author sets the stage … Continue reading →

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