To wrap up Mad May, there's a Rafflecopter giveaway (bottom of post - keep reading) and an excerpt from a book I am currently reading. There are a few antagonists in this book, which makes me nuts. AKA, this author knows how to write evil characters, because let me tell you, I hate them! Take this... Continue Reading →
Mad May: Antagonistic Co-Workers
Thanks for hosting me on your blog, Tami, and especially for turning the spotlight on villains. They always complain that they never get enough credit for setting a book’s action in motion, so on their behalf, many thanks. The inspiration for the antagonist in The Body Business came from a work experience I had, where the undertone... Continue Reading →
Antagonists – A Necessary Component To All Good Romance
It's still Mad May on my blog, and today, I welcome Anneka Ever, a fantastic contemporary romance author, who explains why antagonists are so vital to any good story. Thank you, Anneka, for this enriching addition to Mad May! ~~~~ Antagonists. They are the anti-heroes. They entertain us because they bring conflict, a vital component... Continue Reading →
Who’s the Bad Guy with Victoria Pinder
It's Mad May, and today I'm featuring a book written by Victoria Pinder. I'll let you in on a secret: I love, love, love books with a twist. Especially the kind of twist where the reader thinks someone else is the bad guy, when really... Boom! Surprise antagonist. The kind that keeps you reading well... Continue Reading →
How to Write an Evil Character with Becky Lower
It's Mad May, ladies and gentlemen, and that means this blog is all about the antagonists. Those evil characters that are often necessary to the plot of our books. Today, I welcome Becky Lower to my blog, and she's talking about how one comes up with the idea to use unpleasant characters, and then how one... Continue Reading →