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Author Archives: Robin Henry
New Podcast Episode: Ashenden by Somerset Maugham
Take a listen as Terry and I discuss Ashenden. Writers can learn a lot from Maugham, especially if they write “quiet” books.
Book Review: The Bookseller of Inverness
This one has unfortunately been a little bit of a slog. I bought it after seeing the author interviewed at the HNS conference, which proves that personal appearances actually sell books, at least anecdotally. (!) I wanted to love it! It isn’t bad, it just isn’t great. I would give it 3 stars out ofContinue reading “Book Review: The Bookseller of Inverness”
New Podcast Episode: The Picture of Dorian Gray
Take a listen as Terry and I discuss a classic that seems to resonate even more today!
Join me to find out how to Wallop Your What If
A lot of writers say, “I’m a pantser. I don’t plan, I just write.” I get it. Really. It’s such a minefield out there. Maybe you spent a ton of time outlining your first novel and ended up throwing most of it out. Maybe you wrote it by sticking to the outline, but then theContinue reading “Join me to find out how to Wallop Your What If”
New Podcast Episode: Fantastic First Pages
We are digging deep into first pages and what makes a great one. What does a first page have to accomplish? What Makes the first page good? Types of First Pages Examples of some Fantastic First Pages and a discussion of why they work NOTE: the URLs are affiliate links. If you purchase the bookContinue reading “New Podcast Episode: Fantastic First Pages”
Book Review: The Wedding People by Alison Espach
When I first heard about this book, I was intrigued by the premise—a woman goes to a fancy hotel to kill herself, but it turns out to be a destination wedding week and the bride keeps her from following through, because she doesn’t want her wedding to be ruined. In a world where it seemsContinue reading “Book Review: The Wedding People by Alison Espach”
Building a Writing Habit
We hear a lot about building habits. If you are a writer, figuring out how to make time for your writing amidst the demands of life, including supporting yourself and maybe your family, too, can be daunting. My suggestion? Start small. Habits start with goals and repetition. A behavior becomes a habit through repeating itContinue reading “Building a Writing Habit”
What I’ve Learned Working as an Acquisitions Editor…
In the past year, I have begun working as an editor for a small press, History Through Fiction. I love working with Colin and the crew, because they support writers and work hard to get quality historical fiction published through both a traditional and a hybrid press. I have learned a lot through my workContinue reading “What I’ve Learned Working as an Acquisitions Editor…”
What Thrills You?
On a recent flight to Vienna, I noticed something about myself. I love that moment when you are on the runway and just about to take off. It’s the beginning of the adventure. I feel a lightness married to a sense of anticipation for what is to come. The thing I have been dreaming ofContinue reading “What Thrills You?”