The Great Alone
Rarely has the setting played as important a role in a novel as Alaska does in The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. It becomes a towering character throughout the novel,…
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Piper Templeton
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Diane Chamberlain, an Author Study
Diane Chamberlain writes compelling fiction that features young female protagonists striving to prevail in a world that proves to be hostile towards them for reasons that are revealed as the stories progress. Her novels captivate the reader as secrets from the past and mysteries of the heart gradually come to light.
Minka Kent, an Author Study
Piper Templeton explores the books of Minka Kent, a writer of “psychological suspense novels that draw the reader in from the word ‘go.’” The three books include The Memory Watcher, The Perfect Roommate, and The Thinnest Air.
David Wind on Persistence and Inspiration in Prolific Writing
David Wind has published thirty-nine novels including Science Fiction, Mystery, Suspense Thrillers and Contemporary Fiction. He lives and writes in Florida, and shares his house with his wife, Bonnie…
Florence Osmund – Author Study
Florence Osmund writes layered novels centered on characters trying to find home in a literal and figurative sense. The novels explore how integral family is to each character and how…
Maria Savva on moral dilemma, character development and the mystery of writing
Maria Savva is a lawyer and writer of various genres, including drama, psychological thriller, and family saga. Her keen insight and study of people - via her day job - shows in her stories filled with complex characters, plots, and style. Maria Savva lives in London.
Regret and relationship in the fiction of Maria Savva
Maria Savva's fiction expertly weaves moral ambiguities, deep-seated memories, and modern challenges into contemporary storytelling.
The Journey of a Novel
Sometimes writing a novel takes a winding, unexpected path. For author Piper Templeton, that path included Hurricane Katrina and picking up the pieces.
evening muse
Sandra Fluck’s narrative poem, evening muse, takes the reader on an emotional and psychological journey into the mind of a young woman experiencing love, turmoil, and desire. Filled with vivid…