Becky Flade, Author

  From Inspiration to Execution: How a Support System Can Help Your Creativity Flourish Are you tired of feeling stuck in your creative endeavors? Do you find yourself struggling to turn your inspiration into action? If so, it may be time to consider building a support system. Having a network of people who understand and encourage your creative process can make all the difference when it comes to achieving success and fulfillment. In this blog post, we'll explore the ways in which a support system can help bring your ideas to life and allow your creativity to flourish like never before. So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and get ready for some serious motivation!

  The Power of Foreshadowing: Creating Tension & Drama in Your Writing Are you tired of writing stories that lack excitement and leave your readers bored? Do you want to create tension and drama in your writing, but don't know how? Look no further than the power of foreshadowing. This literary technique can take your storytelling skills to the next level by hinting at what's to come, intriguing your readers, and building anticipation for the climax. In this blog post, we'll explore why foreshadowing is essential for creating unforgettable stories and provide tips on how to use it effectively in your writing. Get ready to captivate your audience with the art of foreshadowing!

Have you ever heard the old adage: WRITE WHAT YOU KNOW? Taken literally this would mean the end of fiction as we know it; and our judicial system would grind to a halt stymied with a plethora of libel suits. What a boring, gray dull world that would be. However, a writer should, less literally, write what she or he knows. [And I’m talking fiction here, ‘cause fiction is what I do. Well actually I’m a paralegal by trade, writer by wiring, so I guess I do both and the non-fiction pays better, but I don’t love it. I love the fiction. Let’s stick to that.]

Today we’re going back to an old favorite: In the Writer’s Den. And we’ve got Tirgearr Publishing debut author, Garth Pettersen, in the proverbial hot seat. His upcoming release, The Swan’s Road , is historical fiction set in the 11 th century. I think they tortured people back then. Right? In the eleventh century, Cnute, the Viking king of Engla-lond and Scandinavia, sails with his son, Harald, and his shield brothers to Rome. Thrown off course by a storm, they follow the route up the Rhine. When Harald hangs back to assist Selia, a beautiful Frisian woman, his path turns perilous. Newfound enemies, retainers of Robert the Devil, Duke of Normandy, pursue them. Harald, Selia, and their companions fail to rendezvous with King Cnute, and are forced to travel cross-country on horseback. If Duke Robert's plan to assassinate Cnute succeeds, an invasion of Engla-lond will follow. Can Harald and Selia reach Rome in time to warn the King? Now that we’ve got that square...