Xlibris Author| Anne Durand-Athy, Secrets of the Nire
Xlibris Publishing introduces Anne Durand-Athy, author of Secrets of the Nire. Please briefly describe your book: Secrets of The Nire is a fictional novel set both in modern-day and thirteenth century Ireland. The book centers around the Athy Clan, an ancient, Irish family with a secret to protect. A secret that when revealed, will […] READ MORE |
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Xlibris Writing Tips| 5 Plot Pitfalls Pt 2
Xlibris Publishing returns with the rest of 5 Plot Pitfalls. Pitfall #3- Out-of-Character What do we mean by “Out-of-Character?” You write a character, particularly a central character like a protagonist or antagonist, establish their traits, values, virtues, and flaws. The reader comes to learn what this character will and won’t do, how […] READ MORE |
Xlibris Author| David Fly, My Life Under the Big Top Pt. 2
Xlibris returns with Rev. David Fly, author of My Life Under the Big Top. WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO WRITE THE BOOK AND HOW LONG DID IT TAKE? I actually began writing a eulogy for the circus because I was grieving the closing of Ringling Brothers/Barnum and Bailey Circus. As I did, I found myself […] READ MORE |
Xlibris Author| David Fly, My Life Under the Big Top
Xlibris Publishing introduces Rev. David Fly, author of My Life Under the Big Top. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MY LIFE UNDER THE BIG TOP — REFLECTIONS OF A COMIC, CLOWN, AND PRIEST My Life Under the Big Top is part memoir and part theological reflection. David Fly, who has been an ordained priest in the […] READ MORE |
Xlibris Writing Tips| 5 Plot Pitfalls
When writing a story, when constructing a narrative, there are things to avoid or perhaps only use sparingly. Xlibris Publishing shares 5 Plot Pitfalls– mistakes, traps, and writing devices that can throw off readers and hurt a story. Pitfall #1- Plot Holes Great and Small We start with plot holes. A general term […] READ MORE |