Join me October 9 on my author Facebook Page for the book launch of the new Q.C. Davis crime novel The Skeptical Man.
Peek behind the scenes of the new release and all the Q.C. Davis crime novels throughout the day. There'll be videos, location photos, book excerpts, quotes, and, of course, the traditional all-important book launch quiz.
Win and get a character named after you in the next novel!
Hope to see you on October 9! Click here to join.
The Skeptical Man Book Launch
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Potential S7 E12 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast)
In Potential (S7 E12 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Buffy trains potential slayers and Willow’s spell to find a new one takes a surprising turn. Along with the recap of Potential, this podcast episode focuses on:
(1) building to a surprising yet inevitable twist; (2) revealing inner conflict – here, Buffy’s about Spike – through dialogue and action; (3) small moments that convey Dawn’s emotional journey; (4) changes to Buffy, Xander, and Dawn over the seasons; and (5) how questions abou...
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Showtime S7 E11 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast)
In Showtime (S7 E11 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), more potential Slayers arrive in Sunnydale and Buffy fights the Turok Han, this time with an audience. Along with the recap of Showtime, this podcast episode focuses on:
(1) weaving foreshadowing into your story; (2) just-in-time world building; and (3) how the character relationships gradually evolve in believable ways.
Last Episode: Bring On The Night
Next Episode: Potential
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Bring On The Night S7 E10 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast)
In Bring On The Night (S7 E10 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Giles returns to Sunnydale with potential vampire slayers and Buffy fights an ubervamp. Along with the recap of Bring On The Night, this podcast episode focuses on:
(1) making new characters’ choices believable; (2) why goals matter (and what happens when they’re not clear); (3) Buffy and friends treat Andrew badly – what does that say about them? and (4) when open story questions frustrate the audience.
Last Episode: Never Leave...
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Never Leave Me S7 E9 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast)
In Never Leave Me (S7 E9 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Buffy interrogates Spike, Xander and Anya play good cop/bad cop with Andrew, and Principal Wood acts strangely. Along with the recap of Never Leave Me, this podcast episode focuses on:
(1) the challenges of using a group as protagonist; (2) setting the rules in a supernatural story; (3) filling in a lack of plot developments with fun and humor; and (4) building to a key revelation.
Last Episode: Sleeper
Next Episode: Bring On The N...
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Sleeper S7 E8 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast)
In Sleeper (S7 E8 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Buffy struggles to sort out whether, how, and why Spike is killing again and Giles is in peril. Along with the recap of Sleeper, this podcast episode focuses on:
(1) fluid plot turns that keep the pace fast; (2) foreshadowing future rifts among Buffy and her friends; (3) segues that link scenes; (4) actions and dialogue that can be read multiple ways, creating believable conflict.
Last Episode: Pride, Prejudice and Buffy (Bonus)
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Pride, Prejudice and Buffy (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast)
This bonus episode of Buffy and the Art of Story features host Lisa M. Lilly and audiobook narrator and voice actor Shiromi Arserio. The two met due to their shared love of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Today they talk about their recent new release, a special edition audiobook of Pride and Prejudice. The conversation includes:
(1) the strong female characters in Pride and Prejudice; (2) what new writers can learn from the Jane Austen classic; (3) why the book has endured for centuries; (4) wher...
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Conversations with Dead People S7 E7 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast)
In Conversations with Dead People (S7 E7 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Buffy, Willow and Dawn talk with the dead (or the undead) — maybe — and Spike’s story takes an ominous turn. With special guest Steven Youngkin, host of the Angel retrospective podcast Wolfram & Cast. Along with the recap of Conversations with Dead People, this podcast episode focuses on:
(1) connecting seemingly unconnected vignettes; (2) character arcs and themes; (3) pop culture references; and (4) behind-the-s...
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Him S7 E6 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast)
In Him (S7 E6 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Dawn falls in love - or falls under a love spell - and Buffy refuses to take her seriously until it’s almost too late. Along with the recap, this podcast episode focuses on:
(1) always making things worse for the protagonist (Dawn); (2) is Buffy under a spell or acting out of character? Or both? and (3) hints of a theme that may be there or coming soon.
Last Episode: Selfless
Next Episode: Conversations With Dead People
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Wedding Toasts I’ll Never Give (Book Review)
As someone who is happily single, I'm sure I'm not the target audience for the book Wedding Toasts I'll Never Give by Ada Calhoun. I bought it because I like reading memoirs by authors whose worlds are different from my own. (It's good for my fiction writing, and I just enjoy learning about other people's lives.)
I liked the author's willingness to share anecdotes that didn't put her in the best light, her humor, and her openness about the challenges of staying married.
Many of the storie...
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