Cynthia Harrison
Novelist
Category: craft of writing
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Diana Does It Again
Diana, my cover artist, is an…artist! I would have never thought to reflect the sky in the water. She brightened up what I thought might be a too dark image after my fun beach cover from Jane 1. Jane 2 is more edgy than cozy. Although there’s also some wonderful romance. And while the murder…
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How To Color a Character
When I first started sending my novels around to publishers and agents, I often heard that my main character was not very fun/nice/likable. “He’s no hero” and “she’s got too many issues” were typical comments. This perplexed me for a number of reasons. I liked my characters, for one. They were human and real to…
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Sex and the Shadow
Shadows are where danger lurks. Shame is in the shadow of every single life. And sex includes shame for so many of us. Makes sense, then, that one of my problems as a writer has always been with sex. Open the door or keep it closed? Those who throw the door wide and step right through…
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Truth & Fiction
Yesterday I met a writer friend at the library to talk about his novel-in-progress and other writer stuff. It was a great meeting. For me there is nothing like a one-on-one conversation. It’s my very favorite. Like reading a book, just you and the author on this ride. So to have a one-on-one with another writer…
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New Page “For Writers”
As you can see above, I’ve added a new page to the site. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, and today I’m finally opening that page. Since I’ve started writing less about writing, I wanted to make sure writers seeking advice had somewhere to click. ↑ ♥ Writers, this is for you ♥ Having said that, I…