Earning Your Readers

Have you worked to ensure their interest?

I looked forward to that novel. But as hard as I tried, I couldn’t finish it.

In theory, I should have enjoyed the story. I’d read all the previous books in the series and was attracted to this one’s topic.

But the author’s technique kept me at arm’s length from the events and characters. Worse, the story felt disjointed, as … Continue reading

The Potato Chip Test

Do you keep tempting people to read one more page?

I hadn’t plan to listen to the music festival’s next band. It was about supper time, and I needed to catch a bite before the following group played.

My expectations for the Ellis Island Boys weren’t high, but I decided I’d hear … Continue reading