Don't forget about your villain. I admit, I do struggle with this, but it's important to give your villain as much attention as your protagonist, even if much of what you know about him (or her) never makes it to the page.
One tip: Write your plot from the villain's POV. This will go a long way toward making him more than a cardboard cutout, mustache twirling stereotype.
HOW TO CLEAN THE HOUSE
1. Create a new folder in your PC.
2. Name it 'Housework.'
3. Send it to the RECYCLE BIN.
4. Empty the RECYCLE BIN.
5. Your PC will ask you, 'Are you sure you want to delete Housework permanently?'
6. Calmly move your cursor to 'Yes' and press mouse button firmly.
7. Feel better?
Man, I wish this really worked! LOL
Coming next month: the mass market release of Daring the Moon!
It takes a lot to ruffle Taite Gibson. But the enormous, snarling werewolf that’s stalking her through the streets of Tucson? Yeah, that oughta do it. Those terrifying attacks convince Taite to seek out Ryder Merrick, a reclusive British horror writer reputed to know everything about werewolves, including how to kill them. Turns out he also knows how to leave her shaking with desire...
On his remote private island, Ryder can live safely with the beast inside him, unable to harm others or himself. Then Taite arrives, her lush, sweet scent and gorgeous curves tempting him to give in to every wicked hunger. And as a full moon rises, the only way to keep Taite safe from the evil that’s followed her here is to convince her to trust in an attraction that’s deeply dangerous, and wilder than she ever guessed...
Read an excerpt. You can pre-order at B&N, Borders, and Books-A-Million.
While you're waiting to be published, keep in mind there are positives to what you're doing right now:
I don't ordinarily do this, but a reader of mine passed along a request that I felt I needed to share. Please make sure you read the entire message.
Hi Everyone,
I feel terrible for asking, but I need your help. And who other than friends and family, can I really ask for help?
My sister urgently needs to sell her new dishwasher. Her husband is not impressed that she wasted money on this particular model and insists that she get rid of it ASAP.
I told her I’d pass along the info. So, to keep peace in the family, please consider making an offer. All offers will be considered. It would make a great New Year's gift to yourself!
If you’re not interested, forward to your friends for me: Perhaps your model is older and needs to be replaced, another consideration to be sure!
Here's the pic of the dishwasher this lady is trying to get rid of:
Gotcha! LOL
