Episodes

  • Season 2, Episode 3 - Research. The Ellwood House Mansion

    Season 2, Episode 3 - Research. The Ellwood House Mansion
    Jun 2 2022
    Where does an author draw inspiration? The planning phases of a new series that includes haunted houses and cemeteries. The Ellwood House in DeKalb, Illinois was one of the tours I took ahead of writing. See the pictures on YouTube https://youtu.be/vbdNpRZt1b0
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    8 mins
  • Intro

    Intro
    Jun 2 2022

    Welcome to Book Backstory. Discover the backstory to the books I write, meet my fellow authors, and writing tips for aspiring authors.
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    1 min
  • S2 E2 Creating Interesting Characters

    S2 E2 Creating Interesting Characters
    Mar 22 2022
    Creating three-dimensional book characters
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    9 mins
  • Season 2 Episode 1: Using Five Senses in Your Writing

    Season 2 Episode 1: Using Five Senses in Your Writing
    Mar 15 2022
    Writing with five senses
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    9 mins
  • Episode 10: Plotting

    Episode 10: Plotting
    Aug 24 2021
    Developing a theme and a plot for your novel
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    11 mins
  • Episode 9 - Meet Jess Michaels

    Episode 9 - Meet Jess Michaels
    Aug 18 2021
    Book Backstory with Historical romance Author Jess Michaels
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    32 mins
  • Episode 8: Developing Characters

    Episode 8: Developing Characters
    Aug 11 2021
    Developing characters, Character sketches, GMC
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    11 mins
  • Release Day and Interviewing the Reader

    Release Day and Interviewing the Reader
    Aug 3 2021
    A reader's perspective on what makes a book enjoyable. #NewRelease #EnchantedMemories #ReaderInterview
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    21 mins