What happens when real life and romance come together?  A book that will make you fall in love one more time!

I'm pleased to bring you Cinnamon. It's my way of giving you the opportunity to get to know me as an author. When you are done reading, I'd appreciate your stopping by my Kiosk and letting me know what you think. 

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I'm going to be running contests and drawings so make sure you stop back often and join the fun! Be sure to stop by the Kiosk and sign up for mailings.

Do authors fall in love with their characters? Absolutely!  If we didn't we couldn't write the stories that we do.  But don't expect my characters to be prefect people.  Put twenty women in a room  and what are the odds any of them would be covergirl material? Do the same thing with men and how  many would have washboard abs?  So what makes someone handsome or pretty? It's all in the eyes of the beholder.  Do you want a blonde with blue eyes or  a redhead with freckles? Maybe it's the dark hair and dark eyes that that draw you into them?  Sometimes it just doesn't matter. Do we really notice the flaws?  Isn't it be nice to be loved for who we are and not for what we have or don't have?

While we're at it, who is today's prince charming?  The answer is quite simple. It's today's businessman.  He might own a plumbing business, be a stock broker,  a computer programmer, or maybe he makes his living off the land.  Don't you dare think that a farmer or a rancher isn't a businessman. They have to be! Gone are the castles as they've been replaced with beautiful homes overlooking the water or  fancy condos, and for some it's an old Victorian house. 

What does everyone strive for these days?  A good life and someone wonderful to share it.  But don't always expect that prince charming is going to be the one making the most money.  In today's world sharing the financial responsibilities and the chores is important.  Some men don't know the difference between a hammer and a screw driver or how to put laundry into the washer, while others can whip up a gourmet meal  or sit patiently and explain what happened to the computer file that has vanished. Some won't take a bubble bath but others think it's fun. Everyone is different and that's what makes life interesting. 

• About Me

There's a little information about me.  I'm a rather quiet person.

• Short Story

Cinnamon is a novella. It's my read in one evening short story and I'm bringing it to you for free.  So get comfortable and enjoy.

• My Friends

Thank goodness for friends! Be sure to check out that page although it is far from complete.  Many of these authors have taught me the craft of writing and I've learned from some of the best.

• Kiosk

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Ever wondered how to show your story instead of telling it? She was beautiful. Telling. Her red curls cascaded over her bare shoulders like a fiery display of roses in full bloom, accentuating her creamy skin, perfection and beauty rolled up into one delightful woman. Showing.So how does the writer show rather than tell? When is telling the best way to “show” the story? We will discuss this, and ways to deepen Point of View (POV) and how to avoid passive voice also. On POV: He heard her speaking in the low light of the room. (Again, this is telling. The author is telling the reader what he is hearing.)Deeper POV. Her voice whispered secrets in the low light of the room. (We should already know it’s in the male character’s point of view, so what he hears, we hear, without being told. Not only does this deepen POV, but it also shows, makes us feel the scene more vividly.)  

And we’ll discuss passive voice and how to make it more active, positive voice, misplaced modifiers and other problem areas. 

So if you’d like critiques and lessons on how to use showing and telling to your advantage in your story, how to successfully deepen your characters’ point of view in scenes, and avoid passive wording, come join me for a 4 week class, 3 lessons per week, exercises and critiques!    terryspear@ymail.com

   Terry Spear Heart of the Wolf, Don't Cry Wolf, The Vampire...In My Dreams, Winning the Highlander's  Heart                                                                                      "Giving new meaning to the term alpha male."  www.terryspear.com