Posts | Avril Marie Aalund

May 7, 20234 min read

Someone Else's Skin | Pretending With Pen Names

It's said that the most convincing actor is the four-year-old running around in a Batman cape because, as far as he's concerned, he is in...

Apr 30, 20233 min read

In January, this series of character introductions kicked off with a bio of Zach Thayer, one of the protagonists in my Regency Era...

Apr 23, 20237 min read

Many people dedicate this time of year to spring cleaning, tidying things up around the house and doing all the things they put off...

Apr 16, 20235 min read

It's not uncommon for writers to call their WIP their "baby" or treat their characters like their children. It makes sense. After all,...

Apr 9, 20236 min read

Everyone has hot takes when it comes to reading. You may, for example, be staunchly on one side of the dog-earring pages debate or...

Apr 2, 20237 min read

Last week, we explored plot armor and how to incorporate it into your writing with a sense of realism. This is something of an offshoot....