Power: Who Has It?
The theme of power flows through my upcoming novel, The Ambition. Powerplays arise between characters, adding to the conflicts and complexity of the story. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary lists one of the definitions of power as: “Possession of control, authority, or influence over others.” We all want control over our lives....
Read moreThe Senses: Is smell the most powerful sense?
In The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing, Janet Fitch contributed the article “Sense and Sensuality.” She advises writers: “Appealing to the five senses is the feature that will always set writing apart from visual media.” In my soon-to-be-release novel, The Ambition, I embraced Fitch’s advice, making the story powerful. The...
Read moreLove: Stealing Love
Love has been defined by many people, each stating an opinion on the topic. Many famous people have shared their views on the subject, and here I quote a few: “Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.”—Aristotle. “Love isn’t something you find. Love is something that...
Read moreFamily: What is a family?
In many cultures, family is the most cherished thing. What is a family? The American Psychological Association states: “A family consists of a group of individuals united by biology or by marital, adoptive, or other intimate ties. The family is the fundamental social unit of most human societies, but...
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