Do you have a favorite military picture of a loved one? My journey into learning about the spies of World War II begin with my mother’s tales of living through the war and the pictures I saw. The romance, bravery, fashions, vocabulary, the shows and music, so much nostalgia—all of it fostered a love of this […]
Fleshing out your research by author Carole Brown
“He had a tattoo on his arm.” Wow. That tells us a lot. Or not. What if we phrase it like this: “. . . the big eye rippled on his arm, never blinking, only staring.” The first one gives us information: A man has a tattoo on his arm. Basic. Factual. Interesting? No. The […]
Research: Embrace It or Shun It by Carole Brown
I enjoy digging into new and interesting things. Here’s an idea of what kind of research I’ve done for recent books: The Redemption of Caralynne Hayman. A woman’s fiction with strong elements of suspense and romance: Tattoos–what would work and what wouldn’t. A design of my own or a pre-designed one? West Virginia and whatever […]
Marketing: more book launch plans
Carole Brown’s Christian women’s fiction book launch includes social media and advertising. Cross-promotion is a key tool. Carole has recruited some “champions” to help her promote her book at the right time, a key element of using social media. Here, it’s important to offer the potential helpers something of high value in return for their […]