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What Really Happened in The Professor of Eventide? (Spoilers!)
Okay, friends, it’s time for the spoilers! edition of #Ask Me Anything about The Professor of Eventide. This is the first time I’ve done a spoilery Q&A about one of my books, but I’ve had some questions that require divulging more specific information. As an author, I feel strongly that readers should make their own … Continue reading What Really Happened in The Professor of Eventide? (Spoilers!)
Why Character Matters More Than Plot in Literary Fiction
Many writers are familiar with the long-standing debate over whether character or plot is more important. If you’re into Greek philosophers, Aristotle believed that, when speaking of tragedy, plot is more important and character is secondary. Others, who are not Aristotle, argue that character is the most important. What is the answer? It’s a trick … Continue reading Why Character Matters More Than Plot in Literary Fiction
Why Some Fictional Mysteries Don’t Want To Be Solved
Last week, I wrote a bit about the differences between traditional mysteries and inverted mysteries. I realized when I finished that post that I had more to say on the subject, so this week I wanted to talk a bit about the endings of mysteries and how sometimes there isn’t a convenient ending for some … Continue reading Why Some Fictional Mysteries Don’t Want To Be Solved
Ask Me Anything: The Professor of Eventide (Author Q&A)
Welcome to The Professor of Eventide edition of Ask Me Anything! Here are some of the questions I received from my newsletter friends and from readers of this blog. This is a spoiler-free discussion, so if you haven’t read the novel yet but you’re curious, you’ll be safe here. When I do my next #AMA … Continue reading Ask Me Anything: The Professor of Eventide (Author Q&A)