When Fiction Explores Mental Health What if the most unsettling moment in a story isn’t the danger itself, but the instant a character realizes their mind may no longer be a reliable guide? Psychological fiction often places characters in environments where certainty erodes. A place where conflicting evidence, social pressure, and fear distort perception. In […]
Author Archives: Jo Loveday
The Community Behind Campus of Shadows
Launching Campus of Shadows has been a thrilling journey, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of book lovers, bloggers, and influencers who helped spread the word. I would like to highlight some of the groups that made this release truly unforgettable. Book Bloggers: From in-depth reviews to thoughtful features, book bloggers […]
Unraveling the Dynamics: Love vs. Fear in Times of Stress and Adversity
A big, tough Samurai went to see a little monk to learn the secrets of the universe. “Monk” he said in a booming voice, commanding obedience. “Teach me about heaven and hell.” The little monk looked up in silence at the mighty warrior for a time. “Teach YOU about heaven and hell? I couldn’t teach […]
Winnie-the-Pooh was not from London, UK
Winnie-the-Pooh was the name for a black bear called Winnie. The name was short for Winnipeg, my hometown. And get this – Winnie was a GIRL! Here’s the scoop: During the First World War, troops from Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada) were being transported across Canada on their way to Europe. When the train stopped at White […]
Resources for Writers
Writing fiction is an ever-evolving challenge. Here are a few of the ones I use. Professional Associations Professional Associations are a great way to meet other writers. They offer conferences and classes to improve your writing and opportunities to hear best selling authors. You can find critique groups, writing contests, meet agents and editors. International […]
Unlocking Your Novel’s Genre: 4 Foolproof Methods
Why is genre important? Readers use genre to find a book because it gives them an idea of what will be in it. Defining genre has been a challenge for me. My main character is eighteen years old and in college, so my novel doesn’t fit into the young adult category. I have some suspense, […]
Create the Perfect Pitch for Your Novel
The Elevator Pitch Have you ever heard that you should have a minute-long elevator pitch ready in case you hop on an elevator and have an opportunity to introduce yourself to someone? That someone could be an agent or editor, other writers at a conference or perhaps a movie producer. At some time you will […]
Creating Novel Characters
How do you work on character development when you’re forming a new book or series? I interview my characters and write a detailed description of each of them. ABC news did an expose on the Harry Potter series and asked Joanne Rowling how she got her inspiration for her characters. Here is an excerpt from […]
Want to get Your Book Published? Don’t Do This!
I like to read and promote the novels of debut authors. As a result of my research for new releases by debut authors, I found the novel, THEY CALLED ME WYATT, by Natasha Tynes with reviews like: “Inventive, fresh, brilliant. Tynes showcases a unique voice, seamless prose, and profound human insights. An author to watch.” […]
Loglines Sell Your Novel
When you’re asked what your novel is about, you need a catchy summary. Whether you’re telling a friend, posting on Twitter for #PitMad, or pitching to an agent at a writing conference, your statement must be attention-grabbing. How do you take on the daunting task of how to reduce your many months of work into […]
