Video Book Excerpt fro the #1 Best Selling Book The Peace Seed: Personal and Global Transformation through Storytelling by Ronda Del Boccio One story unites us all. See and hear what that is as you watch and read this video book ecerpt. No captions needed, because you will be able to read the sample even if you are deaf. One story indeed exists in all human cultures, even the most remote. This means we are more similar than not. Build a bridge of peace and be a peace seed. So much of peace comes through sharing stories and generous listening. I hope you enjoy this book excerpt. Get your copy of... Read More

Writing a story is fun – and it’s a craft that takes practice, like any other. I also love reading 5-star reiews from readers who took the time and trouble to write a review. This humorous paranormal tale includes a vampires, ghouls, and even a ban-shee with a personality disorder. What People are Saying about A Tasty Morsel I am so excited about my latest review of A Tasty Morsel! “More than everything, it’s a memorable piece that stands out in a sea of common, overused themes.” from a review by Tom Jones “I loved the book because it took me on a journey... Read More

Welcome back to another Write On Purpose book review, the first of 2015! 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. This week’s excellent read is a “hen lit” romance called Women of Washington Avenue by Linda Apple. Read my 5-star Amazon review of Women of Washington Avenue here. Before I go on, you may be wondering… What is “Hen Lit”? A few years ago, “chick lit”... Read More

I'm an Amazon Top Reviewer, and I oks on my website. My thoughts are relevant to authors as well as readers. #BookReviewer   #BookReview   #author   #writer   For authors, you'll learn something about how to make your book awesome.For readers, you'll know whether the book is something you'll enjoy. Get details and find out how to request a review at http://writeonpurpose.com/reviewrequest Book Review Opportunity for Authors... 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

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

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