I read novels for pleasure. I consider it a bonus when a book also enlightens or offers advice. Indeed literature can empower readers to take positive actions, according to a recent study. (more…)
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13 Nuggets of Wisdom from Novels
Posted by cindyfazzi on October 12, 2016
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Top 9 Supporting Characters in Literature
Boris in “The Goldfinch” is one of the most memorable sidekicks you’ll ever meet in literature.
They’re called sidekicks. They play second fiddle, but some secondary characters are as memorable as the protagonists they support. In fact, well-drawn supporting characters are a hallmark of exceptional novels. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on January 22, 2016
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2016/01/22/top-9-supporting-characters-in-literature/
Top 10 Places in Literature that Will Trigger Your Wanderlust
The Duomo in Florence, which is mentioned in “A Room with a View.” (Photo by Vincent Fazzi)
One of the reasons I read novels is to escape to another place. Good books transport me to cities and countries I can only dream of visiting. Even when a story is sad or downright depressing, a memorable depiction of a locale can still trigger my wanderlust. And when I do get a chance to see some of those places, I feel twice as lucky. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on November 6, 2015
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2015/11/06/top-10-places-in-literature-that-will-trigger-your-wanderlust/
How to Use Music in Your Novel: “In His Corner” Playlist
Use music to add depth to a scene or character in your novel.
In novels like “High Fidelity” (Nick Hornby) and “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist” (Rachel Cohn and David Levithan), music is central to the story. But even if your novel doesn’t focus on music, you can use it to establish the mood of a scene or strengthen your depiction of a character. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on April 23, 2015
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2015/04/23/how-to-use-music-in-your-novel-in-his-corner-playlist/
Small Presses: 2 Publishers Open to Unagented Submissions
Small and independent publishers often cater to an alternative market not targeted by big publishers. They are usually more flexible about accepting unsolicited manuscripts from unagented writers. If you’re looking for a traditional publisher, check out these two small presses. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on January 26, 2015
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2015/01/26/small-presses-2-publishers-open-to-unagented-submissions/
James Salter’s “A Sport and a Pastime”: Languid, Rich, and Memorable
Book Review: “A Sport and a Pastime” by James Salter, first published by Doubleday in 1967
James Salter’s “A Sport and a Pastime” reminds me of a five-star resort. It’s luxurious, oftentimes impractical, but always pleasurable. Don’t go looking for the basics. Everything is extra. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on October 16, 2014
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2014/10/16/james-salters-a-sport-and-a-pastime-languid-rich-and-memorable/
Top 10 Southern Novels—Do You Agree?
Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” is one of my favorite novels of all time.
Harper Lee. Margaret Mitchell. Charles Frazier. They are three of my favorite authors whose books were listed under Flavorwire’s “50 Best Southern Novels Ever Written.” It’s a great list, but the ranking is questionable, not to mention some glaring omissions. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on May 24, 2014
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Publishing Breakthrough: What it Feels Like to be Finally Accepted by a Publisher
Being accepted by a publisher is sweet. (“Cupcake” by Nina Fazzi. Copyright © 2014 by Nina Fazzi. All Rights Reserved.)
It was a Thursday like any other—eight hours in the office, dinner with the family at home, and a treadmill workout, while I watched Brad Pitt’s “Killing Them Softly” on DVD. The movie was abysmal, but Brad looked good, and I burned some calories. What happened next, however, was what made April 10, 2014, one of the best days of my life. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on May 14, 2014
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2014/05/14/publishing-breakthrough-what-it-feels-like-to-be-finally-accepted-by-a-publisher/
7 Classics that Belong to the Romance Genre: Why I Started Reading Romance Novels
I didn’t start reading romance novels until a year ago. I’ve always preferred literary fiction and historical fiction. I also read the occasional thrillers and mysteries—think Lee Child and Tana French, respectively. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on April 26, 2014
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2014/04/26/7-classics-that-belong-to-the-romance-genre-why-i-started-reading-romance-novels/
Book Review: Love in the Time of a Great Hurricane
Book Review: The Promise by Ann Weisgarber
I don’t know much about Galveston Island or Texas. But after reading The Promise by Ann Weisgarber, it’s almost as if I’ve been to Galveston—with the added bonus of being dramatically swept back in time. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on March 25, 2014
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/love-in-the-time-of-a-great-hurricane/
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