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INTERVIEW: Bryn Donovan Plots First
Bryn Donovan first became known to me when I bought her Master Lists for Writers: Thesaurus, Plots, Character Traits, Names, and More.
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I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart; I am, I am, I am. —Sylvia Plath
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Christina Boyd
May 16, 20234 min read
INTERVIEW: Linda Berdoll, Zeal of a True Obsessive
INTERVIEW: Linda Berdoll’s debut book, her continuation of Jane Austen’s classic Pride & Prejudice, was initially self-published in 1999.
Christina Boyd
May 11, 20231 min read
EDIT TIP: The Dreaded Homophones
The Dreaded Homophone: I keep a running list of homophones that make me blush when I catch my mistake. I am continually adding more to check
Christina Boyd
May 9, 20235 min read
INTERVIEW: Natalie Jenner, a Total Pantser?
International bestselling author Natalie Jenner penned my favorite book of 2022, BLOOMSBURY GIRLS, so it's no surprise I'd have questions.
Christina Boyd
Apr 10, 20234 min read
Review: RETURN TO SATTERTHWAITE COURT by Mimi Matthews
About the book: A reckless Victorian heiress sets her sights on a dashing ex-naval lieutenant, determined to win his heart as the two of...
Christina Boyd
Mar 21, 20233 min read
Review: ENDURING CONNEXIONS by J. Marie Croft
Part of the appeal of J. Marie Croft's "Enduring Connexions" is the clever use of language...
Christina Boyd
Mar 21, 20231 min read
EDIT TIP: To Cut or Not to Cut
For the last year I’ve been revising my novel. Revise, revise, revise. Since I originally typed “finis,” I’ve cut over 15,000 words.
Christina Boyd
Mar 17, 20232 min read
Everybody is a Little Irish on St. Patrick’s Day
On St. Patrick's Day, I'm always interested in the Boyd family Irish heritage and name meanings. My son's name, Finnegan Casey…
Christina Boyd
Feb 28, 20232 min read
Review: JANE & ME: MY AUSTEN HERITAGE by Caroline Jane Knight
"I have spent most of my adult life trying to forget Chawton and avoiding all reminders of my heritage..."
And that is the opening line of
Christina Boyd
Feb 21, 20231 min read
EDIT TIP: Passive Voice Versus Active Voice
Self-editing tip: To change a sentence from passive to active voice, determine who is performing the action and change…
Christina Boyd
Feb 16, 20234 min read
Review: SNOWBOUND by Joana Starnes
SNOWBOUND is is the great Joana Starnes at the top of her game. When a snowstorm and carriage accident require Elizabeth and Jane Bennet…
Christina Boyd
Jan 29, 20232 min read
Review: A MURDEROUS PERSUASION by Katie Oliver
With the right balance of humor, charm, and intrigue, this contemporary whodunnit had me swiping through my kindle until the satisfying end.
Christina Boyd
Jan 17, 20232 min read
EDIT TIP: Head-Hopping Gives Readers Whiplash
Head Hopping Gives Readers Whiplash:
Who is telling the story? Moving from one point of view to the other is referred to as head-hopping.
Christina Boyd
Jan 17, 20232 min read
Review: REBEL WITH A CLAUSE by Ellen Jovin
ABOUT THE BOOK: An unconventional guide to the English language drawn from the cross-country adventures of an itinerant grammarian. When...
Christina Boyd
Dec 24, 20222 min read
Some Jolly News: Must Hope, Trust, Believe
Sharing “one thing very clever, be it prose or verse, original or repeated—or two things moderately clever—or three things very dull indeed”
Christina Boyd
Dec 12, 20224 min read
Review: UNDER A VEILED MOON by Karen Odden
Impeccably composed and outstanding world-building, this spectacular historical mystery had me cheering for Michael Corravan from the first.
Christina Boyd
Dec 8, 20223 min read
Review: HE LOVES ME, HE LOVES ME NOT by Aimee Brown
Review: I had the opportunity to read this as a beta reader and I loved it then but I love it more now in its published form.
Christina Boyd
Nov 28, 20224 min read
Review: DEATH ON A WINTER STROLL by Francine Mathews
Francine Mathews’ latest in “The Merry Folger Nantucket Mystery Series,” DEATH ON A WINTER STROLL is a multi-layered intrigue.
Christina Boyd
Nov 17, 20224 min read
Review: PRIDE AND PROTEST by Nikki Payne
I daresay, regardless of race, creed, or sex, readers will connect to this astute, sexy Austen reimagining like never before. Payne delivers
Christina Boyd
Oct 24, 20224 min read
Review: WILL WRITE FOR WINE by Sara Wesley McBride
ABOUT THE BOOK: Alexis Lynn has just quit her successful twenty-year career and escaped on a direct flight to Italy. A one-way ticket to...
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