Guy HaleDec 23, 20233 min readMurder ChristmasWell, once again the season of ill will is upon us. All those relatives we have been avoiding suddenly start turning up uninvited. That...
Guy HaleNov 30, 20232 min readCharacter ArcsThis is one of the most important things in a novel. What situation or event leads the main character to do what they do; take the...
Guy HaleNov 30, 20232 min readDeveloping Supporting CharactersI have been accused in the past of having too many characters in my novels. Why do I put them there, even if they only get a few...
Guy HaleNov 26, 20232 min readCrafting Believable AntagonistsIf I’m going to spend several months with a character, they need to have layers that I can peel away like an onion. Sometimes they will...
Guy HaleNov 23, 20232 min readHow I Approach Character DevelopmentFor me, character is as important as plot. If I’m not invested in the characters, it will show in the writing. If I don’t care, then why...