by Amber Argyle | Aug 6, 2013 | Inspiration, Kids, On Writing, Villains
You guys have no IDEA how stressed I’ve been. The first half and last quarter of Witch Fall are done and I love it. The latter part of the middle doesn’t exist. And the bleeping thing is due out in October. I’ve been wracking my brain and struggling...
by Amber Argyle | Nov 9, 2010 | Book Review, Books, Villains
Son of Ereubus by JS ChancellorIt’s book review week. My publisher was kind enough to send me a ARC of Son of Ereubus (which will be given away during week four). Here’s what I liked: Garren was definitely not your cookie-cutter hero. He starts out as...
by Amber Argyle | Sep 8, 2009 | Stuff, Villains
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by Amber Argyle | Sep 2, 2009 | Daughter of Winter, On Writing, POV, Villains
Updated Sept 4th, 09So I was reading Michelle’s post on violence and it got me really thinking. How do you write a violent scene without getting too violent?The short answer is balance. Plot wise, the villain’s evil needs to be balanced by the hero’s...
by Amber Argyle | Jul 13, 2009 | Daughter of Winter, On Writing, Villains
In a previous post, I showed you a sentence: Rocks and boulders circled the pool. But how can I add tension to the scene? Well, let me break it down for you:My character (Daughter of Winter) is pinned between the villain and a cliff. It’s a tense moment, but how...
by Amber Argyle | Jul 9, 2009 | On Writing, Stuff, The Priestess Prophecy, Villains
What makes the best villains?The answer will vary a bit depending on what draws you. So pick your favorite villain. Mine is the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera. Here’s the top things that draw me to him:1. Conflicting emotions. I’m actually attracted...
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