Monday, June 25, 2018

This weeks letter "I"


Topic: Imagination

When I write my imagination takes over and my mind creates the story as I am writing. I have a very active imagination and have all my life. When I was younger I was told on multiple occasions "You live in your own reality. Get your head out of the clouds."
I have to say with an imagination as powerful as mine I do make my own reality. This does not mean I don't have a clue about what is going on around me by any means. It just means when I write I see the world I am creating and because I can see it so clearly, I am able to show it to others not just tell them about it.
When you write, your imagination is what drives what you write. You have to be able to see what you are writing so others will see it too. Think about it, when you watch a t.v. show or a movie, you are watching someone else's imaginary creation.
When you write do you see your story in your mind like you are watching a movie or t.v. show in your mind? This is the power of a strong imagination. When you write let your imagination take the wheel, don't fight your imagination and try to steer it, let it steer you. A creative mind is a powerful vehicle where the imagination is the driver.

Saturday, June 23, 2018

Count Down...

Let the countdown begin...


Only a few more days left to get your pre-ordered copy of Becca & Wesley. The pre-order cost is $10.99 so get your copy today.
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Don't forget once the book is officially released the pre-order pricing goes away.

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Monday, June 18, 2018

This weeks letter "T"


Topic: Title

Choosing a title for a book for me comes from the story. I don't have a title in mind when I start writing. As I write the story tells me the title of the story. The series title came to me at first as the title of just the book I was currently writing. However, the more I wrote the clearer it got to me the title came to me with the purpose of telling me it was a series title, not a single book title.
When I tried my hand at the mystery thriller genre it took me much longer to come up with the title. I had the story completed before I even had a clue to the title. It was still the story itself which gave me the title. 
To me, the job of the title is an insight into what the story is about. To give the reader a piece of the puzzle to solve the mystery within the pages. Every chapter another piece. So, by the end of the book, you either know or think you know what is coming. If the pieces are placed just right you will have a general idea of what is going to happen but the end will still be a surprise.
So, the next time you pick up a book think about what piece of the puzzle the title is giving you and see when you reach the end if all your pieces fit the way you thought they would.
Every word in a book is like a step you take in your life. Be the author of your own life; take the steps to lead you to the destination of your choosing.

Monday, June 11, 2018

Book three Pre-Orders



Pre-Ordering is now open for book three in the series "The Ties That Bind, Becca & Wesley". Pre-Order your copy at a discounted price of $10.99 plus tax and shipping. This discounted price will only be available until the release date of Becca & Wesley, so place your order now. Here is the link, https://www.simpsondm7071.com/product-page/pre-order-becca-wesley

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