Tag Archives: characters

The GLBTA Character

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Arizela

I didn’t set out to write about a gay man. My original concept for Hunters was about a woman who had a powerful magic, but who was forced by society to hide this power. Her brother was supposed to be … Continue reading →

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Perceptual Bias

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Arizela

Perceptual bias is the lens we automatically filter all of our experiences through. It makes some things seem more noteworthy than others. It guides our reactions and thoughts about what we experience, see, or feel. You cannot get entirely away … Continue reading →

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Unexpected occurrences

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Arizela

My son unexpectedly developed appendicitis Tuesday morning, and unexpectedly was rushed to surgery at 3am on Wednesday. Needless to say, my whole week may as well have been flushed after that, but as a writer, I try to use every … Continue reading →

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Organic characters

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Arizela

I read a novel a while ago that was wildly popular; it was published on multiple continents by a well known author. I liked the voice, I liked the characters, I liked the depth of the world, I liked the … Continue reading →

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Losing words, gaining meaning

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Arizela

I was recently debating whether or not I should write up a tight little synopsis for book 2 of the novel I have out in full to an agent. You know, just in case the agent didn’t make a clerical … Continue reading →

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