I've just published my first novel- a middle grade culinary mystery. One of the elements that my writing partner and I drilled down on, was to ensure that we were "showing" and not "telling" in our sentences...to bring the reader into the experience. Your early book, "How Ruthie Ended the War", succeeds in that, in spades. Chapter Two wa…
I've just published my first novel- a middle grade culinary mystery. One of the elements that my writing partner and I drilled down on, was to ensure that we were "showing" and not "telling" in our sentences...to bring the reader into the experience. Your early book, "How Ruthie Ended the War", succeeds in that, in spades. Chapter Two was exhilarating to read and to also learn the many emotions of the characters. The mysterious visit by the soldier and his vivid tale make me want to read on. It's delightful. Thanks for brainstorming sharing this book.
I've just published my first novel- a middle grade culinary mystery. One of the elements that my writing partner and I drilled down on, was to ensure that we were "showing" and not "telling" in our sentences...to bring the reader into the experience. Your early book, "How Ruthie Ended the War", succeeds in that, in spades. Chapter Two was exhilarating to read and to also learn the many emotions of the characters. The mysterious visit by the soldier and his vivid tale make me want to read on. It's delightful. Thanks for brainstorming sharing this book.