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My Emancipation From American Christianity

How Writing A Novella Helped Me Write A Better Novel

Recently I enrolled in James Patterson’s MasterClass on writing. Tongue in cheek, I’ve never read any of James Patterson’s novels, though I am a big fan of his Alex Cross movies. But I believe in learning from those who’ve gone before and succeeded, so whether I’ve read his books or not, the man is the epitome of a successful author. Besides, I’ve a short attention span and each of his twenty-two…

The Exodus (Book 2 The Remnant) by Keri Westin Chapter ‘Betrayed’ CLIFTON’S WOLF SLIPPED THROUGH the shadows, its pelt, like the men he followed, designed to allow him to move through the forest unseen. Careful not to walk where his paws might leave tracks, he drew close enough to the intruders that he was able to distinguish their individual scents before moving upwind. Choosing a trail canopied…

‘Betrayed’

The Exodus (Book 2 The Remnant) by Keri Westin

Chapter ‘Betrayed’

CLIFTON’S WOLF SLIPPED THROUGH the shadows, its pelt, like the men he followed, designed to allow him to move through the forest unseen. Careful not to walk where his paws might leave tracks, he drew close enough to the intruders that he was able to distinguish their individual scents before moving upwind.

Choosing a trail…

September for me was full a new ideas, going back to school along with taking a much needed break at one of my favorite places on earth – Cannon Beach, Oregon. The first time I went there was when my sons, Aaron and Stephen, were four and seven.  Since then I’ve had several opportunities to go back and never once have I been disappointed. No matter what the weather is like – sunny, cloudy or…

The gallop draft: 5 smart tips for writing a useful draft at speed

Getting the story down is the hardest part of writing it. Roz Morris sharing what she does to get that first daft done.

Blog2Book | The Exodus | Embracing Change

by Keri Westin In front of her lay the Cascade Mountain Range. Behind, a twelve by twelve room, chains, and a man intent on keeping her a prisoner. Innis didn’t need to think twice to know which direction she was headed.  She also didn’t need to look back to know who it was chasing her; his anger palatable, his will clawing at the edges of her mind, compelling her to stop even as something deep…

Blog2Book | The Exodus | Embracing Change

(Book 2 The Remnant)

by Keri Westin

In front of her lay the Cascade Mountain Range. Behind, a twelve by twelve room, chains, and a man intent on keeping her a prisoner. Innis didn’t need to think twice to know which direction she was headed.  She also didn’t need to look back to know who it was chasing her; his anger palatable, his will clawing at the edges of her mind, compelling her to stop even…

Writer’s Journal 3.1

To Hell With Lemonade – I Want A Margarita   We’ve all heard the old adage, When life throws you lemons, make lemonade. Well I don’t know about you, but I’d rather make a margarita, thanks anyway. Every writer has moments, days, even weeks, when it feels like the universe is conspiring against them. Sometimes it’s because it feels like the muse has left the building with no forwarding address, or…