Cindy Bradford's Author Blog
To All Dads - Write Your Story
I hope all of you guys reading this had a wonderful Father’s Day. I remember when it was special for me to remember my dad with a gift and a hug, but this marks the twelfth year that he has been gone. More than anyone else in the world he influenced my writing through encouragement and example. [Read more...]
Mac the Lobsterman
How do I develop or decide on a character to build has been a question among many readers. Actually, I’ve had to think about that question quite awhile because to me they just happen! Apparently when I am writing a book I simply get into the flow, and I often don’t think about why I want a certain character, but who do I need in a certain role to make the plot evolve. [Read more...]
I’m like an old dog—loyal to a fault when it comes to those I like, love and respect. I’ll fight to the finish for them and support them the distance. Same way with my characters. Of course, some characters I like better than others, and some I grow to admire as they develop into more likeable “people”—like Patrick for example. But how can anyone not adore Faith? So therefore, I’d like for her to stick around awhile longer, which is why she will join us in the third book, not as the main character, but her role will be significant. [Read more...]
Traveling
Settings are the easiest for me to describe in my books because I try to weave in places I have actually visited and studied. Using them in my writing allows me to mentally visit them again and again and relive my experiences. Hopefully, you are traveling with me in both Keeping Faith and Promises Kept. [Read more...]
Patrick Needed a Clean Slate
Warning: If you haven’t finished reading Keeping Faith yet, this blog reveals an event later in the book that you might rather not know yet. In that case, stop right here, bookmark this blog and come back to it later. [Read more...]
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