VS Grenier ~ Award-Winning Author, Speaker & Podcaster

Too many characters in novels are too much alike. As a result, the stories and the characters' actions (and reactions) become predictable. You'd already know what would happen only a few chapters in the story! This is what you want to avoid when you're writing your own story – having characters that are too much like the other characters. There are way you can create characters that are different enough from each other that your readers won't get bored. Here are a few tips on how to do just that...

Come join us for a special Writing Mama show on May 14th at 2pm EST - 1pm CST - Noon MST - 11am PST Host VS Grenier and producer Irene Roth will be chatting with award-winning author Fran Orenstein about her recently released contemporary woman’s novel with paranormal overtones, Gaia’s Gift published by Word Castle.   Gaia's Gift is about Rachel Wells, who loses everything she cherishes in a brief summer storm off the coast of Florida. Author Fran Orenstein wrote her first poem at age eight and submitted a short story to a magazine at age twelve. Her published credits include a ‘tween mystery series, The Mystery Under Third Base and The Mystery of the Green Goblin , a fantasy series for ‘tweens, The Wizard of Balalac and The Gargoyles of Blackthorne , a ‘tween fiction novel dealing with childhood obesity, self-image, puberty, and bullying, Fat Girls From Outer Space, (Sleepytown Press), andtwo young adult historical romances, The Spice Merchant’s Daughter (Wh...

Writers On The Move: What Does it Mean to be a Writer : The World of Ink Network is currently touring award-winning author Fran Orenstein’s contemporary woman’s novel with paranormal overtones, Gaia's Gift. Today's tour stop is at Writers On The Move where Fran shares her thoughts on what it really means to be a writer. It's very informative and inspirational for those who love to write. Stop on by, leave a comment, share with your social links or just say hi.

I'm excited to share that award-winning author Fran Orenstein will be featured a few times on my blog over the next few days. She will be my guest on The Writing Mama show May 14th on BTR's World of Ink Radio. The show will air live at 2pm EST. Here is the link so you can RSVP and join us http://blogtalkradio.com/worldofinknetwork On May 18th, join us here to read my in-depth interview with Fran Orenstein about the writer's life, finding the balancing between family and writing, and also what is like to be a Writing Mama. Fran shared, "Personally, being a published author and poet is a fulfillment of a dream I have had since I wrote my first poem at age eight. Part of that dream is to leave a legacy for the future, whether it is simply a book my grandchildren will enjoy and pass on through the generations, to the ultimate dream of producing a classic that will live on forever." A bit more about Fran Orenstein: Her published credits include a ‘tween my...

Writers On The Move: Mother's Day Poetry (and freebie) : It's almost Mother's Day (or Mothering Sunday if you're in the UK). Here in Australia, Mother's Day is Sunday the 13th of May. Since Magdilena Ball is both mother and daughter, she's managed to convince her poetry partner (also a mother and daughter) Carolyn Howard-Johnson to let giveaway their motherly poetry book She Wore Emerald Then .  From now through to May 14th (US time) you can grab a copy of She Wore Emerald Then from Smashwords for the budget-smashing price of $0.00. Find out more at http://www.writersonthemove.com/2012/05/mothers-day-poetry-and-freebie.html

Writers On The Move: The Month of May: by Martha from Writers On The Move May Day, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day.   All three days are days of celebration and days of remembrance. The Maypole, decorated with flowers, celebrates the beginning of May, which ushers in earth in full bloom.  Mother’s day honors mothers both living and dead.  I remember each Mother’s Day dad would buy me a red rose to wear to church signifying that mom was alive and he would wear a red rose in his label.  I remember the Mother’s Day that the color of his rose turned to white.  I am still thankful that I wear a red rose in honor of my mom.   To read more visit http://www.writersonthemove.com/2012/05/month-of-may.html

TURNINGLEAF FOUNDATION INC. Your Turn for Life . . . Saturday ‐ May 12, 2012 1240 East 100 South (Troon Park) St. George, Utah 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm $2.50 Admission for Adults – Kids FREE! $1.00 each for opportunity drawing tickets for Mystery Gift and other gifts . . .   Fun!!! For the Whole Family Fun!!! ( tell your friends and family ) LIVE BAND – “The Band of Outsiders” KICK OFF: Who is TurningLeaf Foundation 6:30 pm Style Show by: Styles For Less Best Look Alike Prize – Stevie Nicks and Steven Tyler Mystery Gift Giveaway, Along With Other Prizes More Details call Ranae 705.9558 Booths with Giveaway FREE GIVEAWAY’s