Cindy Bradford's Author Blog
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…] about Keeping Faith Character Mac the Lobsterman
Cindy Bradford
Sue slept better that night than she had in a month. The next few days, Patrick was sweet and attentive, but by the weekend he was moody again, seemingly on a rollercoaster of emotions and taking Sue with him. [Read more…] about Keeping Faith Chapter 4, Part IV
Cindy Bradford
Over dinner Patrick talked more than he had in the last two and half months. “I still can’t believe it” he kept saying.
Sue decided when he didn’t mention anything about her going to college near Notre Dame that she would broach the subject. “Patrick, you know it is too late in the year for me to apply to a major university like Notre Dame for the fall semester. So I think I’ll go talk to the career counselor at the college tomorrow between classes and see what the entrance requirements are at nearby small colleges.
Patrick’s expression turned serious. “I’ve been thinking, Sue. Maybe you should go to a university near here so you are not too far from Alice. I’ll be really busy the first semester at Notre Dame. You could fly up a couple of times during the fall.” [Read more…] about Keeping Faith Chapter 4 Part III
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…] about 1000 Places to See Before I Die
Cindy Bradford
She ordered the small catfish platter with fries and hush puppies.
“Okay, here goes. I’ll take the large order with coleslaw on the side. And would you bring us another beer and wine, please?”
When the waiter brought the food, it was so heaped with small, crisp filets of fish that a couple fell off on the table.
“Why didn’t you tell me this was going to be so big,” Patrick asked with his eyes wide with surprise.
“You’re a big boy. You can eat that.” [Read more…] about Keeping Faith Chapter 4 Part II
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…] about Patrick Needed a Clean Slate
