The dog days will soon be winding down, but it’s not too late to grab a hot summer read. My debut romance book, “In His Corner,” is on sale for a limited time. You can get an electronic copy today for only 99 cents. (more…)
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“In His Corner” on Sale: Start September with a Hot Romance Read
Posted by cindyfazzi on September 1, 2015
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2015/09/01/in-his-corner-on-sale-start-september-with-a-hot-romance-read/
How to Use Food in Your Novel: “In His Corner” Date-Night Recipes
You can make your novel come to life by engaging the reader using all five senses—sight, touch, smell, sound, and taste. You don’t have to be a foodie to indulge your reader’s sense of taste. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on May 22, 2015
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2015/05/22/how-to-use-food-in-your-novel-in-his-corner-date-night-recipes/
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/
Is Writing a Book Like Having a Baby? Six Differences and Similarities
Today is the release day for “In His Corner,” published by Lyrical Press/Kensington Publishing.
People say writing a book is like having a baby. Since I’ve done both, I can tell you that the analogy is only partly true. Yes, there are similarities, but also major differences. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on April 14, 2015
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2015/04/14/is-writing-a-book-like-having-a-baby-six-differences-and-similarities/
Write What You Know? Why It Pays to Defy That Writing Advice
Arthur Golden defied the “write what you know” dictum when he wrote about a geisha.
We’ve all been told to write what we know. But authors like Arthur Golden, Kazuo Ishiguro, and Annie Proulx have defied that writing advice successfully. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on March 23, 2015
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2015/03/23/write-what-you-know-why-it-pays-to-defy-that-writing-advice/
Forbes Article: 3 Career Reinvention Tips From A Reporter Turned Romance Writer
A Forbes article titled “3 Career Reinvention Tips From A Reporter Turned Romance Writer” coincided with the one-month countdown to the release of my debut romance book, “In His Corner.” (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on March 12, 2015
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2015/03/12/forbes-article-3-career-reinvention-tips-from-a-reporter-turned-romance-writer/
RT Book Reviews Features Story Behind “In His Corner”
Romantic Times Book Reviews, a monthly magazine dedicated to the romance-novel industry, recently published an article I wrote about the inspiration for my debut romance, “In His Corner.” (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on March 6, 2015
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2015/03/06/rt-book-reviews-features-story-behind-in-his-corner/
The Art of a Book Cover: “In His Corner”
What was your first thought when you saw this book cover? I hope it’s fighter or sports or romance or sexy or just plain sizzling hot guy! (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on February 9, 2015
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2015/02/09/the-art-of-a-book-cover-in-his-corner/
Using a Pen Name: 3 Tips for Avoiding a Pseudonym Identity Crisis
The Arno River in Florence, Italy, inspired my pen name.
While there are many good reasons for using a pen name, choosing one and getting used to it is another matter. My pseudonym—Vina Arno—has a special meaning for me. Still, it’s taking time to sink in. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on December 17, 2014
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2014/12/17/using-a-pen-name-3-tips-for-avoiding-a-pseudonym-identity-crisis/
4 Reasons for Using a Pen Name: Why I’m Using a Pseudonym
“Still Life with a Skull and a Writing Quill” by Pieter Claesz. Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s “The Collection Online.”
When my novella, “In His Corner,” is published by Lyrical Press, the book won’t carry my name but my pseudonym—Vina Arno. It’s going to be my first book-length work of fiction, so some people are asking: Why use a pen name? I’ll explain below. I also looked up other writers who used pseudonyms—from Agatha Christie to Stephen King—and came up with four good reasons for using a pen name. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on May 29, 2014
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2014/05/29/4-reasons-for-using-a-pen-name-why-im-using-a-pseudonym/
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