Greta Boris

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Dogs, Anchorites, and Angels in the Attic-Where do authors get their ideas?

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Authors generally roll their eyes when asked where they get their ideas.

Not because they’re annoyed, but because they don’t know. And I think being asked makes them (us) feel silly.

The recipe for a novel tends to read more like one for Grandma’s secret family meatballs, than one from a cookbook. It has a pinch of this and a dollop of that—all those measurements that aren’t really measurements. But I can tell you one or two things that always go into the soup.

Character’s emotions are echos of those we ourselves experience.

I’ve never had a child with brain damage like Brian in The Scent of Wrath. But I have had a sick child. I know that sinking feeling a parent has when the doctor gives them news they don’t want to hear. [Read more…] about Dogs, Anchorites, and Angels in the Attic-Where do authors get their ideas?

Goodreads Giveaway for The Scent of Wrath

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The holiday spirit is upon me. Two copies of The Scent of Wrath will awarded by Goodreads to two lucky winners. One of them could be you! The giveaway begins on December 12th. Sign up now.

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The Scent of Wrath by Greta Boris

The Scent of Wrath

by Greta Boris

Giveaway ends December 20, 2017.

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I’m Going on Tour

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Well, virtually anyway. Hope you can come along. The itinerary is below.

At each stop there’ll be something fun: a review, an interview, an excerpt, even the story of how I went from writing about health and wellness to writing about, well, murder.  And, I’ll be popping in to answer comments or questions.

 

There’s also a raffle for those of you who join in the fun.

First prize is a signed copy of the book and a wine glass.

Second prize is a signed copy of the book. 

See you online!

Blog Tour Itinerary: 

August 2 – A Holland Reads – REVIEW

August 2 – Books, Dreams, Life – SPOTLIGHT

August 3 – 3 Partners in Shopping, Nana, Mommy, & Sissy, Too! – REVIEW

August 3 – A Blue Million Books – INTERVIEW

August 4 – Varietats – REVIEW, GUEST POST

August 5 – Island Confidential – INTERVIEW

August 5 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SPOTLIGHT

August 6 – Jane Reads – REVIEW

August 6 – StoreyBook Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

August 7 – Deal Sharing Aunt – REVIEW

August 8 – Cozy Up With Kathy – INTERVIEW

August 9 – FUONLYKNEW – REVIEW

August 10 – Laura’s Interests – SPOTLIGHT

August 11 – Brooke Blogs – REVIEW

August 11 – Queen of All She Reads – SPOTLIGHT

 

 

Reviews and Lessons Learned

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The reviews for A Margin of Lust are coming in slowly but surely, and it’s a nerve wracking process. Most of them have been very good, 4 and 5 star, and I’m grateful.  I’m also learning from the comments. Here are the lessons gleaned so far:

People’s perceptions are incredibly varied. 

One reviewer said the book was enjoyable, but you’d probably forget all about it as soon as you finished it. Another said the story stuck with her long after she closed the book.

One reader felt my villain wasn’t diabolical enough. Another said he was so creepy she couldn’t read the story at night.

Writing a series has its advantages. 

Some reviewers felt the marriage issues between Art and Gwen, the main character and her husband, weren’t resolved as well as they could be. Life is complicated and some things take time to sort out. By book two Art has gotten some perspective on his marriage (and so have I!) and shares it with Olivia—the protagonist of that story. If you were one of those who wanted more closure, I hope The Scent of Wrath—out this December—will satisfy.

I achieved at least one of my goals. 

Here’s a review from a Christian blogger and book reviewer who gives me a solid 4.  I’m especially happy to get a positive review from a person of faith, because one of my goals with this novel was to write a thriller that didn’t overemphasize the crimes or contain the bad language and graphic sex so prevalent in the genre. The fact that I could write a book with “Lust” in the title and please a discerning Christian is a win for me.

People actually care.

It’s a very odd feeling to hear that people actually care about the characters who’ve been populating my head for the past three years. It’s humbling and rewarding, but mostly it’s made me realize I have a responsibility to write well, explain more completely, and make each book better than the last.

Thank you to all who’ve taken the time to review the book on Amazon or Goodreads. Your reviews are gold.

Could You Knock Off Your Husband with Essential Oils?

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Could you knock off your husband with essential oils?That’s the question I asked my friend and herbal expert, Michelle Marchand.

“Why?” you ask. Don’t worry my husband is safe, but one of the characters in The Scent of Wrath – book two in The Seven Deadly Sins Series, might not be so lucky.

When I need to devise a dastardly plan (mustaches twirling) I find it’s best to ask an authority on the topic. When poison is the weapon, who better to consult than a modern day medicine woman? Here’s Michelle’s response.  [Read more…] about Could You Knock Off Your Husband with Essential Oils?

Thinking About Writing a Book?

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It’s said everyone has at least one book in them.

It certainly seems like it’s true when you learn there are between 600,000 and 1,000,000 books published each year in the U.S. alone.

But not everybody is writing a book for public consumption. Some want to write their family story, have a handful of copies printed and give them for Christmas gifts. Some write to establish themselves as an expert in their field and hand out books at conferences, or to clients. 

Of course, there are those of us hoping to write a best seller too. 

If you’re one of those people who’s tossed around the idea of writing a book but have no idea how to go about it, I have good news. [Read more…] about Thinking About Writing a Book?