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Roxx Hates Your Questions

Posted on 9 September 20189 September 2018 by Bill Jones, Jr.

Interviews with lead characters are generally a good idea, but once in a while you meet a lead who is,… Read more Roxx Hates Your Questions

Shhh, don’t tell anyone but I think she’s gay

Posted on 19 June 201328 September 2013 by Bill Jones, Jr.

“Give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free … unless they’re, like, gay or something.”… Read more Shhh, don’t tell anyone but I think she’s gay

Of Race and Character

Posted on 31 May 201331 May 2013 by Bill Jones, Jr.

I’ve been reading articles all afternoon on the dearth of minority characters in books. I find that amusing, as I’ve… Read more Of Race and Character

Writing Interesting Characters

Posted on 30 January 20137 July 2016 by Bill Jones, Jr.

I’ve said any number of times that I am a character-centric reader. That is, my interest in a book is… Read more Writing Interesting Characters

Crazy Magnet, Part 2

Posted on 18 January 20133 March 2014 by Bill Jones, Jr.

See Part 1 here: What first made me wonder if I was attracting crazy folks was the abrupt way that… Read more Crazy Magnet, Part 2

Interesting Enough to Develop?

Posted on 17 January 201331 May 2013 by Bill Jones, Jr.

Crazy Magnet, Part 1 Oh good, my crazy magnet is still turned on. I can tell it’s working by the… Read more Interesting Enough to Develop?

Developing Characters a Reader Could Love

Posted on 19 September 201217 November 2012 by Bill Jones, Jr.

I confess. When it comes to books, I am a people person. No matter how unique and interesting the story,… Read more Developing Characters a Reader Could Love

Keeping It Real

Posted on 3 June 2012 by Bill Jones, Jr.

My characters are real to me. No, I’m not schizophrenic, to my knowledge. I can separate reality from fantasy, and… Read more Keeping It Real

Meet Charlie and Robin – Pin Heads

Posted on 14 May 2012 by Bill Jones, Jr.

So, Robin LeBeaux and Charlie Patterson have dragged me kicking and screaming to Pinterest. (sigh) To make matters worse, now… Read more Meet Charlie and Robin – Pin Heads

Writing Toxic Relationships

Posted on 7 April 20128 April 2012 by Bill Jones, Jr.

I was reading through my other blogs, and came across my post on Toxic People, and thought it might be… Read more Writing Toxic Relationships

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