People read books to get caught up in a character or a story. The Perfect Victim by Pamela Foster begins with a birthday surprise that turns out to be much more than Mary or her friend could possibly imagine. The Perfect Victim is a real-world horror story of love gone wrong. It is a compelling but frightening story that just might make you lose some sleep. Before I delve more deeply into the review, here is some more about the book. Here is the synopsis of the book: When friend Anne “buys” the new deputy for loan officer Mary Brock at the local charity auction, neither she nor... Read More

Welcome back to another Write On Purpose book review. Each week, I review a well-written book, highlighting what makes it good from the reader’s perspective and what writing skills and techniques make it an irresistible read. Thus, each review serves both writers and readers. Here I am more than halfway through National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and still on track with my own novel-in-progress, They All Died Smiling. People who like my upcoming book will LOVE Daughter of the howling Moon, a .gripping paranormal suspense story of an epic battle between good and evil. Before I dive into... Read More

Welcome back to another Write On Purpose book review. Each week, I review a well-written book, highlighting what makes it good from the reader’s perspective and what writing skills and techniques make it an irresistible read. Thus, each review serves both writers and readers. Just Like Gravity is a new paranormal romance by Sorchia DuBois Here’s the description of the book from Amazon: How many times can you make the same mistake? How many lifetimes does it take to get it right? And how many people have to die in the process? In Scotland, Anna searches for answers. She finds cold rain,... Read More

How do you bring your minor characters to life? I’m participating in National Novel Writing Month, NaoWriMo, My book is They All Died Smiling, a paranormal suspense story. Today I was thinking about minor characters and what I do to make the come to life. Honestly, even the minor characters typically simply “come to me.” Occasionally I base one off of someone from my real life, but mostly they present themselves to me. When I need a minor character, I like to know one thing that makes them stand out. It’s not necessary to invent a whole back story for them.When I needed... Read More

Looking for a fast funny read? A Tasty Morsel is a vampire story, but with a humorous twist. Sparks will fly. Innuendos swill tantalize. Laughter will bubble forth – all for free as a Halloween treat for you.  humorous supernatural romance full of “mythical creatures” and humor A Tasty Morsel takes you into a newly discovered cave with a secret panel. Scientist Ellie cannot resist the urge to see what’s behind that secret stone door that rolls open at her touch. What she encounters introduces her to a ghoul, a vampire, and a hospital for the undead, among other things. Full... Read More

Would you like to have  your book reviewed by an Amazon Top Reviewer?  If I choose your book, I'll review it on Amazon and on my site, http://WriteOnPurpose.com. It's great to have Amazon reviews. Very important. And what a bonus to have reviews on other websites as well. Preferred genres includeParanormalThrillerCozyFantasyScience fictionYoung adult fictionHistorical fictionSelf improvement, I do not review:EroticaChildren's. You'll need to provide a Kindle (or Smashwords) copy of your book. Alternatively, if your book is not yet out, you or your publisher may send an ARC. Complete... Read More

Book Review of Bayou Jesus by M. G. Miller Welcome to the firt Write On Purpose book review.  Each week, I review a well-written book, highlighting what makes it good from the reader’s perspective and what writing skills and techniques make it an irresistible read. Thus, each review serves both writers and readers. You can feel the heat of the bayou while reading Bayou Jesus. M. G. Miller draws  you into the scene so thoroughly you feel you’re there. He also pulls you into the minds and hearts of his truly 3-dimensional characters. What makes this a book worth reading? Read More  Read More

Author Insights: Interview with Alexi Lawless, Romantic Suspense Author of Complicated Creatures, Part One Today you meet novelist Alexi Lawless, who abandoned corporate comforts to take on writing. Her first book, Complicated Creatures, is available now. I love to get inside the author’s mind. Any author is on an adventure, and now you will ride along, so to speak, with Alexi Lawless on HERS. You’ll see the whole interview in a moment, first, check out the book and my review. Complicated Creatures “It’s normal to love a dangerous woman. They know how to wield their power, and... Read More

I love writing fiction, and I decided to challenge myself to write a story a day for a month, starting today. The first story is loosely based on a guy who saw Bigfoot in Lampe Missouri over 30 years ago, when he was a young man on a date. When he told me about his experience, he actually said the line that became the title of the story: “She had a curfew. I had a van.” I loved that line so much, I used it as the title. Here’s a sample of the 30-Day Short Story Writing Challenge Day 1 story. Excerpt of “She Had a Curfew…I had a Van” (a Bigfoot story) by Ronda Del Boccio copyright... Read More

  Writing Prompts to Spark Creativity: What Story Can You Tell in 100 Words? #microflash Writing prompts can get your writing juices flowing. Since the project is short, it won’t take you away from your book. You may find that writing something in 100 words is just what you need to wake up the creativity within you. Talons by Ronda Del Boccio We instinctively feel the danger. We cackle and run under the nearest bush, tree or shelter where death cannot take us. From my hiding place, I look at the empty yard. Relief! Nobody will die today. Peeping in the tall grass. The babies! I rush... Read More