366 Ways to Know Your Character

366 Ways to Know Your Character
Author: Rachelle Ayala
Publisher: Rachelle Ayala
Total Pages: 108
Release:
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Have you ever wanted ... •To create unforgettable characters? The kind readers talk about well after the book is finished? •Your characters to jump off the page and tell you what they like and dislike? •To make your characters multi-dimensional, complicated, deeper, and larger than life? •Create compelling quirks, flaws, and internal conflicts to differentiate your characters? •To keep your story from being predictable by having your character surprise you and your reader? •To hear readers tell you they walked with your characters, lived, loved, and felt every emotion your character experienced? •To have an ongoing relationship with your characters so you can keep them consistent if writing a series? 366 Ways to Know Your Character is the right workbook for you. Whether you’re developing your character before writing, or working it out as you’re writing, answering the daily questions can stimulate your characters to surprise and shock you as well as take your story in directions you might not have expected. Each question is designed to draw you deeper into your character’s psyche. It doesn’t matter whether the answer jumps out at you or that you must painfully dig it out. Either way, you will win new insights into your characters until they feel and act like real people. Answer the daily questions and revolutionize your writing with living, breathing characters you and your readers will remember long after the dust settles on "The End." Use this book with the companion Romance In A Month: Guide to Writing a Romance in 30 Days. --- Other Writing Books by Rachelle Ayala - Dangerous Love: Writing Romantic Suspense - Writing Asian Romance Characters - Love Stories: Writing a Romance Novella - Romance In A Month

Mapping the Bones

Mapping the Bones
Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2019-01-15
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0399546677

Jane Yolen, the bestselling and award-winning author of The Devil's Arithmetic, returns to World War II and the Holocaust with this timely and necessary novel. It's 1942 in Poland, and the world is coming to pieces. At least that's how it seems to Chaim and Gittel, twins whose lives feel like a fairy tale torn apart, with evil witches, forbidden forests, and dangerous ovens looming on the horizon. But in all darkness there is light, and the twins find it through Chaim's poetry and the love they have for each other. Like the bright flame of a Yahrzeit candle, his words become a beacon of memory so that the children and grandchildren of survivors will never forget the atrocities that happened during the Holocaust. Filled with brutality and despair, this is also a story of poetry and strength, in which a brother and sister lose everything but each other. Nearly thirty years after the publication of her award-winning and bestselling The Devil's Arithmetic and Briar Rose, Yolen once again returns to World War II and captivates her readers with the authenticity and power of her words. Perfect for fans of Markus Zuzak's The Book Thief and Ruta Sepetys's Salt to the Sea.

Not My Dog Walker: An April Fool's Romantic Comedy

Not My Dog Walker: An April Fool's Romantic Comedy
Author: Rachelle Ayala
Publisher: Rachelle Ayala
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2024-03-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

April Fu fumes when she finds a stolen dog in her apartment. What trouble has her best friend’s brother gotten into now? Dog walker Jex Wise has nowhere to turn. His sister is going through a messy divorce and wants to hide her soon-to-be ex’s pampered prizewinning Yorkshire terrier. Complications ensue when April and Jex go on an April Fool’s date pretending to be lovers. They win a stinky taco contest and the dog’s owner recognizes Jex as his dog walker—not April’s. Will April’s heart survive when she suspects Jex’s prank is one big April Fool’s joke?

Going Gets Hot

Going Gets Hot
Author: Rachelle Ayala
Publisher: Rachelle Ayala
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2018-07-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Amber Myers is book smart and people stupid, and she’s tired of being invisible and dateless. Luckily her sister is a hairdresser and works at a beauty salon—in Sapphire Falls. Chad Powers would rather look into a microscope than approach the only woman he’s ever crushed on. He follows her to Sapphire Falls, and his farm boy cousins turn him into a hunk in time for the Summer Festival. The going gets hot when both Amber and Chad get more attention than they bargained for—especially when they’re voted the Festival King and Queen. — My Country Hearts Series is a light-hearted, heart-warming series of romances set in Erin Nicholas' Sapphire Falls world (made available by special license). Enjoy the stories in order or out of order. They are standalone and fun either way. Going Haywire, Honey & Max Going Toe to Mistletoe, Candi & Troy Going Hearts Over Heels, Ginger & Marsh Going Gets Hot, Amber & Chad

Going Haywire

Going Haywire
Author: Rachelle Ayala
Publisher: Rachelle Ayala
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2018-07-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Giving up sugar right before Halloween. Brilliant. Going on vacation with an ex. Not so bright. Honey and her ex-husband, Max, travel to Sapphire Falls to give their two young children the perfect Halloween treat. Max wants Honey back, and he’s counting on the magic of Sapphire Falls to seduce her into a second chance. Honey is leery of Max and his tricks, but when he woos her with a Halloween romance complete with bonfires, hayrides, parties, and paintball, Honey warms to the idea of a new beginning. Unfortunately, there's something off about Max that Honey can't put her finger on. When their vacation goes haywire, Honey must decide whether the treat of true love is worth all the terrible tricks life can play. My Country Hearts Series is a light-hearted, heart-warming series of romances set in Erin Nicholas' Sapphire Falls world (made available by special license). Enjoy the stories in order or out of order. They are standalone and fun either way. Going Haywire, Honey & Max Going Toe to Mistletoe, Candi & Troy Going Hearts Over Heels, Ginger & Marsh Going Gets Hot, Amber & Chad

Blue Mooned: Diamond

Blue Mooned: Diamond
Author: Rachelle Ayala
Publisher: Rachelle Ayala
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2024-03-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Diamond Dionne is a daring treasure hunter with a hidden agenda. When she and her sidekick, Amethyst Angelova, break into an ancient crypt, they find themselves in the clutches of Prince Renaud, a tortured soul driven by a thirst for revenge, along with his pet ferret, Fausto. In exchange for their freedom, Diamond proposes an unlikely deal—they must find the Louis XIV Sunburst Pendant, a mysterious item that can bend anyone’s will with the power to break curses. Deals with otherworldly characters are never what they seem, but that doesn’t stop Diamond and Renaud from trying to one-up each other, flinging empty promises and wagering with the only currency that matters—their hearts. The fearless foursome traverses perilous landscapes filled with dark creatures while contending with Diamond’s thieving godmother and the Demon Second Class, Philly, who requires Renaud to collect souls for him. While Diamond tries to weasel out of her deals with demigods and demons and Renaud counts the souls he’s collected and lost, a shocking turn of events forces them to embark on a daring search for Diamond’s missing mother. As their enemies close in on them, Renaud and Diamond must join forces with enemies and friends alike while their affections are tested and stretched to the hilt. Can an unapologetic treasure seeker and a prince with burdened soul open their hearts to true love and survive the secrets of the fabled Sunburst with its Faustian powers intact? --- What if legendary gods and goddesses walk among us on the streets of San Francisco? What if they drop in on you unawares, and what if you fall in love with one? Love Charmed Romances are a flirtatious frolic through world mythology where ordinary you gets tangled up with delectable demigods in a magical and otherworldly romance. #1, Black Tied: Sapphire - When ordinary you and the Son of the Kitchen God stand up to a playboy apocalypse. #2, Red Hexed: Ruby - Burn victim, Ruby Rush strives to regain her beauty by helping a Viking demigod recover his berserker sword. #3, Blue Mooned: Diamond - Treasure hunter, Diamond Dionne, trades her soul for trinkets until she meets the devil's repo man, Prince Renaud.

Black Tied: Sapphire

Black Tied: Sapphire
Author: Rachelle Ayala
Publisher: Rachelle Ayala
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2017-11-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

When ordinary you and the Son of the Kitchen God are all that stand between a playboy apocalypse and innocent hearts yearning for love. Sapphire Sing is in desperate need of her grandmother’s matchmaking skills. She’s stuck on a not-so-merry-go-round of secondhand men while wedding bells ring for her snooty half-sisters. Sapphire sets out to discover her grandmother’s secrets but runs afoul of Johnny Wok, the Kitchen God’s son. When Sapphire’s friends steal the magic wok, one reputed to cast love spells, she is hurled into an ancient conflict between love and evil. What’s a girl to do when a playboy demon and a seriously hunky demigod both want your heart … and your wok? --- What if legendary gods and goddesses walk among us on the streets of San Francisco? What if they drop in on you unawares, and what if you fall in love with one? Love Charmed Romances are a flirtatious frolic through world mythology where ordinary you gets tangled up with delectable demigods in a magical and otherworldly romance. #1, Black Tied: Sapphire - When ordinary you and the Son of the Kitchen God stand up to a playboy apocalypse. #2, Red Hexed: Ruby - Burn victim, Ruby Rush strives to regain her beauty by helping a Viking demigod recover his berserker sword. #3, Blue Mooned: Diamond - Treasure hunter, Diamond Dionne, trades her soul for trinkets until she meets the devil's repo man, Prince Renaud. firefighter and firemen, woman in danger, supernatural magic, Chinese gods and goddesses, black tie

Where Love Unfolds

Where Love Unfolds
Author: Rachelle Ayala
Publisher: Rachelle Ayala
Total Pages: 324
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

An avid romance fan discovers her favorite author isn’t the woman she imagined but a mysterious man with secrets to protect. Phylis Carpenter, a die-hard romance reader, arrives at the Unexpected Paradise resort, eager to meet her cherished author and online confidante, Maxine Foster. Dreaming of sunny days and deep discussions about passionate heroes and enticing plot twists, she’s in for a shock. Max Donovan, the man behind Maxine Foster’s tales, isn’t just any man—he’s the embodiment of the alpha heroes he pens. Preferring to remain in the shadows, he disguises his identity, letting his ex-lover, Joanna Jenkins, bask in the limelight of his success. Sparks fly and chemistry ignites when Max and Phylis are inexplicably drawn by their shared love of story and intrigue. Max reminds Phylis of every romance hero she loves, and Phylis’s enthusiasm and infectious charm is irresistible for both the author and the man. From thrilling scavenger hunts to unraveling a ghost’s ill-fated love story, their bond grows stronger over shared tales, furtive kisses, and stolen moments. But as Phylis draws Max towards the allure of romance, his hidden identity becomes a looming threat to their unfolding love. Joanna, desperate to hold on to her position as the face of Maxine Foster, schemes to keep them apart. The island, with its enchanting locales and spirited inhabitants, tries to play matchmaker, but the impending masquerade ball threatens to shatter the illusion. As Phylis inches closer to unmasking Max’s true self, she grapples with a heart-wrenching question: Is Max the genuine article or just another fictional hero? Dive into this sweet contemporary romance, where love stories aren’t just written but lived.

Christmas Lovebirds

Christmas Lovebirds
Author: Rachelle Ayala
Publisher: Rachelle Ayala
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2015-11-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

If you love sweet romances (PG-rating), look no further than Rachelle Ayala's Have a Hart series. The Harts are a family of San Francisco firefighters. Their family motto is: Heart comes first. A mix-up between two pet lovebirds brings Melisa Hart face to face with the dashing Dr. Rob Reed, the man she crushed on her entire life. Unfortunately, he’s not welcome in her large Irish family. He’s not a firefighter like her father and brothers, and they believe he stole her brother’s girlfriend. Can the hunt for a lost lovebird and a Christmas miracle open Melisa’s heart to giving Rob another chance? Book 1: Melisa & Rob, Christmas Lovebirds Book 2: Jenna & Larry, Valentine Hound Dog Book 3: Connor & Nadine, Spring Fling Kitty Book 4: Cait & Brian, Blue Chow Christmas Book 5: Jenna & Larry, Valentine Wedding Hound Book 6: Grady & Linx, Summer Love Puppy Book 7: Dale & Nessa, Dog Days of Love Book 8: Jenna & Larry, Valentine Puppies and Kisses Book 9: Pete & Kim, Happy Goose Year

Spring Fling Kitty

Spring Fling Kitty
Author: Rachelle Ayala
Publisher: Rachelle Ayala
Total Pages: 391
Release: 2016-05-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

If you love sweet romances (PG-rating), look no further than Rachelle Ayala's Have a Hart series. The Harts are a family of San Francisco firefighters. Their family motto is: Heart comes first. Heartbreaker Connor Hart, one of the youngest fire chiefs in the country, is planning on marrying Dr. Elaine Woo, a woman who pretended to cheat on him with his best friend many years ago. She bought him a Dalmatian puppy, he gave her a ring—and the women of San Francisco are about to lose their most eligible bachelor. Artist and poet Nadine Woo is down on her luck. The cast-off half-sister of Dr. Elaine Woo, she doesn’t measure up, according to her strict and distant father. When Nadine and her mother are about to be evicted from their apartment, she gets an interesting offer from her sister. Seems she’s in need of a little help concerning her relationship with Fire Chief Connor Hart. As soon as Nadine meets Connor, she knows she’s in for a rough ride. Connor is the fireman who rescued her and her little gray kitten, and she’s never forgotten how safe she felt in his arms. When Nadine takes her sister’s place at a spring fling weekend with Connor, love ignites, and there’s no going back. Can a spunky little kitty show Connor and Nadine that doing the wrong thing is sometimes right, especially when it comes to love? Spring Fling Kitty is Book #3 of the Have A Hart Romance Series. It can be read standalone, although characters from the previous books appear here in supporting roles. Book 1: Melisa & Rob, Christmas Lovebirds Book 2: Jenna & Larry, Valentine Hound Dog Book 3: Connor & Nadine, Spring Fling Kitty Book 4: Cait & Brian, Blue Chow Christmas Book 5: Jenna & Larry, Valentine Wedding Hound Book 6: Grady & Linx, Summer Love Puppy Book 7: Dale & Nessa, Dog Days of Love Book 8: Jenna & Larry, Valentine Puppies and Kisses Book 9: Pete & Kim, Happy Goose Year