by cbesondy | Nov 1, 2023 | Author topics
It has been said that Victor Hugo, author of The Hunchback of Notre-Dame and Les Misrables, wrote in the nude to overcome writer’s block. According to legend, he asked his servants to remove all clothing from the room so that he couldn’t leave before concluding his...
by cbesondy | Sep 1, 2023 | Author topics
Next time you read a work of fiction, pay attention to how the author develops and maintains conflict and tension. This is especially important in the genres that promise tension, namely, Thriller, Suspense, Mystery, Horror, and even Romance. Ted Dekker teaches in his...
by cbesondy | Jul 31, 2023 | Author topics
I’m frequently asked about how I start writing a book. The two most common of these questions are: How do I get ideas for a book, and do I outline the book before starting to write. I’ll address the outline question this month. Please realize there is no “one” way to...
by cbesondy | Jul 2, 2023 | Author topics, Christian fiction
Out of the blue, the opening lyrics to Sympathy for the Devil by the Rolling Stone came to mind as I sat down to write the newsletter this month. “Please allow me to introduce myselfI’m a man of wealth and tasteI’ve been around for a long, long yearsStole...
by cbesondy | Apr 30, 2023 | Author topics, The Lighthouse series
I get asked about the timeline of my novels in The Lighthouse series. Because the three major novels total nearly 500,000 words, I think folks believe the stories must span decades, at the least. And they do – sort of. I never set out to write “a series.” So, the...
by cbesondy | Mar 13, 2022 | Author topics, The Hidden Saboteur, The Snare
Today I recorded a video about my choice of genre for my books. To be more accurate, I recorded a video about second-guessing my choice since 2018. As if I don’t have enough to think about already. Book lovers will enjoy the short video and my contemplation of...
