Fiction Master Class Archives

Land of the Lost: A Chapter Book Review by Guest Blogger, Sue Irwin

August 31, 2023

Land of the Lost, by Marianne Hering, (our September Master Class instructor) is a recent title in Adventures in Odyssey’s popular “Imagination Station” series. This is Marianne Hering’s thirtieth book and cousins Patrick and Beth travel back in time to meet Noah and his family as they make final preparations for the famous flood. REVIEW When Patrick and Beth arrive, … More Land of the Lost: A Chapter Book Review by Guest Blogger, Sue Irwin

Reflections from a Fiction Master Class by Jarmila Del Boccio

September 24, 2020

Our logo truly became a reality to me last Saturday as I attended the online Fiction Master Class taught by the gifted Joyce Moyer Hostetter. Not only has she written a popular MG Historical fiction series, but she is able to impart her knowledge of writing to her students in a simple and engaging way. … More Reflections from a Fiction Master Class by Jarmila Del Boccio

9 Tips for Writing Unforgettable Characters by Deborah DeCiantis

July 30, 2020

According to Elaine Marie Alphin (Creating Characters Kids Will Love p. 2) “Kids read because a magical closeness springs up between them and the characters in books and stories—the same magical closeness I felt as a child. They read because a writer has brought a character to life on the page for them.” Every great … More 9 Tips for Writing Unforgettable Characters by Deborah DeCiantis

Inspired by History by Jarm Del Boccio

June 25, 2020

Paris is one of my favorite cities. Its history and ambiance intrigue me. There is something about strolling down the streets of Paris, crossing the bridges, or walking along the Seine, even in the rain, that can’t be experienced anywhere else in the world. It has a certain “Je ne sais pas” (I don’t know … More Inspired by History by Jarm Del Boccio

Creating Memorable Characters by Joyce Moyer Hostetter

June 4, 2020

Back around 1996, my friend, Dave told me that when he was fourteen, his father died. At the funeral, a woman said to him, “I guess you’ll have to be the man of the house now.” Dave said to me. “I did not want to be the man of the house. I wasn’t ready for … More Creating Memorable Characters by Joyce Moyer Hostetter