by Chris Karlsen | Sep 17, 2014 | Blog
I found when I mention writing protagonist(s) from diverse cultures, particularly the hero and heroine; readers view the issue from a predominantly geographic POV. He’s from Italy, she’s from India or he’s from Brazil and she’s from Japan. My writer friends are...
by Chris Karlsen | Mar 12, 2014 | Blog
Writers, Characters & Playlists By Chris Karlsen Q: Do My Characters Have Playlists? A: Absolutely. A question I see on author interviews fairly often is-do they listen to music while they write? The majority answer that they do. I have five playlists made and two...
by Chris Karlsen | Feb 18, 2014 | Blog
Tension is one of the best means to hold a reader’s attention and keep them from putting your book down. It is also a feeling that isn’t always clearly defined. If you ask for an example of what adds tension to a story, the first response you often hear is actually an...
