Guest post by Michelle Massaro, Asst Editor for Clash of the Titles This week COTT is focusing on gut-wrenching passages, which are some of my favorites! So it got me wondering, why do we so enjoy reading those scenes that tear our hearts out and end with an empty box of tissues? Most of us…
This week, COTT’s Book Club is taking a further look at The Stones by Eleanor (Ellie) Gustafson! Much of it is narrative, but when Ellie pens dialog, she does it with expertise. The things her characters say either crack me up or sober me with their depth of wisdom. Ellie is indeed a master at…
-guest post by COTT Senior Editor, April W Gardner Since we’re in the middle of Clash of the Title’s two week summer break, we thought we’d introduce you to the book club COTT has recently begun. All this month we’re delving into The Stones written by COTT champ, Eleanor (Ellie) Gustafson. The Stones is a…
Guest post by Michelle Massaro The winner of this week’s COTT battle is…. Joanne Sher! Joanne joins the notable COTT Conquerors family as a pre-published author. Her writing passion is Biblical and historical fiction—paving rough roads with God’s presence. Joanne says her dream is to be able to submit to Clash of The Titles as…
Guest post by Gail Pallotta Julie’s note: I’m part of the Clash of the Titles (COTT) blog alliance. Each week I feature an article from that site. COTT allows readers to choose their favorite snippet from their favorite authors…without knowing who their author is until after voting. Go visit them and learn more, voters are…
-guest post by April W Gardner Rosslyn Elliot–Winner of the Best Protagonist Clash Fairer Than Morning was voted as having the best protagonist description by Clash of the Titles readers. Her worthy competitor was Pamela Thibodeaux’s Tempered Hearts. A snapshot of her winning excerpt: Will groaned. His eyes still would not focus, though the barn’s…