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Master the craft of fiction plotting with this comprehensive, hands-on guide designed for both beginner and experienced writers. Learn proven techniques to structure compelling plots, develop character-driven narratives, and finish your next bestselling novel. This practical workbook breaks down complex plotting concepts into simple, actionable exercises you can apply immediately to your manuscript. Discover how to escalate stakes, avoid common plot pitfalls, and adapt genre-specific plotting techniques across cozy mysteries, romance, fantasy, and thrillers. Includes quick reference guides,...

A murdered man. A quiet crafter who notices everything. And a tiny chihuahua whose instincts might solve the case before the killer strikes again. When Rebecca Danes escaped to Mulberry Falls with nothing but a broken heart and her tiny rescued chihuahua, Penny, she wanted peace—not danger. But when the town's most powerful man is found dead and the sheriff rules it “suicide,” Rebecca's instincts—and Penny’s sharp little growls—tell her something is very, very wrong. Todd Abernathy made enemies everywhere. Rebecca just never expected the killer to be someone she knows. As ...

She came home to heal. She didn’t expect to be accused of murder. After years of burnout in New York’s high-stakes culinary scene, Caroline Baker returns to the charming small town of Milburn, hoping to trade kitchen chaos for comfort. But when a prominent local drops dead during one of her catered events, Caroline’s dream quickly curdles into a murder investigation—with her as the prime suspect. With gossip spreading faster than butter on biscuits and her new life falling apart, Caroline must rely on more than just her baking skills. Armed with a spatula, a sharp wit, and the ...

Three sassy retirees. One dead developer. Zero patience for nonsense. Welcome to Conch Key, where the sun is hot, the gossip is hotter, and the local beach just coughed up a corpse in Gucci loafers. Daisy Picklesworth wanted nothing more than a quiet morning, a strong cup of tea, and to finish her mystery novel on the porch of The Barnacle. What she got instead was a bloated real estate mogul dead in the surf, a jellyfish charm that doesn’t belong, and the strong suspicion that someone in their sleepy seaside town just committed the most stylish murder Florida’s ever seen. With her ...

Romance isn’t about surprise. It’s about emotional promise. Every successful romance novel makes an unspoken agreement with its reader: this is the emotional journey you’re about to experience. Romance tropes are how that promise is made and kept. Hearts & Hinges: How Romance Tropes Work Across Every Genre is a deep-dive craft guide for romance writers who want to understand why tropes work, not just how to copy them. This book goes beyond trope lists and beat sheets to reveal the emotional architecture beneath the most beloved romance tropes including enemies to lovers, fake dating, ...

How to Write Romantasy: A Complete Guide is the ultimate handbook for authors eager to craft bestselling romantasy books that captivate readers and leave them begging for more. Inside this powerful guide, you’ll learn how to blend fantasy worldbuilding with heart-pounding romance, develop morally gray characters readers adore, and master tropes like enemies to lovers and fated mates—without falling into cliché traps. This comprehensive resource dives deep into: Creating intense romantic tension that fuels your fantasy plot Designing magic systems that drive the romance Building rich ...

When a drunk text summons the Devil himself, small-town marketing manager Maggie Sullivan accidentally sells her soul to get over her cheating ex. The catch? Her new demonic life coach has to live with her for 30 days—and he's annoyingly perfect. After being dumped at Rosie's Diner in front of half of Willow Creek, Maggie does what any heartbroken woman would do: she gets spectacularly drunk and texts "I'd sell my soul to get over you" into the void. She wasn't expecting an answer. Meet Kevin—yes, the Devil's name is Kevin—a six-thousand-year-old former angel in a three-piece suit who...

A wounded hero. A woman searching for a place to belong. A Christmas night that nearly destroys everything—except their hearts. Frances Marren arrives in Snowcap Valley desperate for quiet, healing, and a holiday season free from the mistakes of her past. But the moment she steps into the rustic charm of Snowcap Lodge, she finds something she never expected—Gabe, the brooding, fiercely loyal innkeeper with winter in his eyes and the weight of an entire legacy on his shoulders. Gabe Mason has spent years trying to keep his family’s century-old mountain lodge alive. But when an ...

When environmental consultant Robert Murray dies mysteriously in her shop, quilting store owner Claire Whitcomb refuses to accept that his death was natural—and her investigation uncovers deadly secrets that someone is willing to kill to protect. Claire Whitcomb thought running The Cozy Quilt Corner in picturesque Hollowhill Cove, Vermont, would be all about helping customers create beautiful quilts and enjoying the peaceful rhythm of small-town life. But when Robert Murray, an environmental consultant assessing local development projects, is found dead in her shop under suspicious ...

Welcome to Scarecrow Hollow – The Ultimate Middle Grade Horror Thriller That Will Haunt Your Imagination Dare to enter Scarecrow Hollow? If you’re brave enough, prepare yourself for a chilling middle grade horror story packed with haunted houses, vengeful spirits, and a mystery that refuses to stay buried. Once a peaceful farmhouse nestled near a decaying cornfield, now the epicenter of a terrifying urban legend. The ghost of old man Wilson, murdered by his own children, still walks the creaking halls, dragging victims from their beds and slamming every door shut. Outside, the scarecrow...

"When a small-town yarn shop owner unravels a developer's sinister plans, she discovers that in Meadowgrove, the most dangerous patterns aren't found in her crochet books." In the heart of Meadowgrove, Julie Sommers thought she had finally stitched together the quiet life she always wanted. Running her cozy yarn shop, Yarn Haven, with her loyal dachshund and sassy cat by her side, she spends her days wrapped in the comforting rhythms of small-town life. But when a high-powered developer rolls into town with big-city plans and a hidden past, Meadowgrove’s peaceful charm starts to unravel. ...

The Frosted Felony A Cozy Culinary Mystery with Recipes Joanne Fluke and Hallmark style cozy mystery Welcome to Bayside Cove, where the ocean breeze is sweet, the secrets are sticky—and murder is always on the menu. When Olivia Pierce’s award-winning lemon meringue pie becomes the weapon in a chilling crime, the small-town baker finds herself in the center of a mystery she didn’t cook up. With the mayor dead, her bakery’s reputation crumbling, and a brooding new detective watching her every move, Olivia must roll up her sleeves and solve the case before she’s served up as the main...

A storm. A secret. A throne with a body in it. Welcome to Harrowgate Manor — you’re going to die laughing. Vivian Sinclair thought her scandals were buried beneath old headlines and designer fur. But when she’s lured to a crumbling castle with a cast of suspicious strangers and one truly cursed chair, she realizes she’s walked into a murder mystery more twisted than her last tabloid spread. By dessert, someone’s dead. By midnight, everyone’s a suspect. There’s a war hero with something to hide, a socialite with a taste for arsenic, a reverend with blood on his hands, and an ...

When Chloe Mayweather escapes her mother’s overbearing coven and opens The Enchanted Spoon in the picturesque town of Belmont Falls, she’s determined to keep her magic under wraps. A fresh start. A quiet life. Zero spells. But on opening day, her powers spiral out of control—and her secret literally explodes into the arms of a rugged local carpenter with secrets of his own. Brad Burop didn’t expect to rescue a red-haired beauty from a falling ladder, flying teacups, and a magical meltdown. But once he sees the woman behind the whirlwind, he can’t walk away—even when Chloe’s ...

Romance novelist Charity Witherspoon has a foolproof system for avoiding real-life romance: Write about fictional boyfriends with perfect abs and zero commitment issues. Date nobody. Repeat. This brilliant plan works perfectly until a mysterious stranger walks into her Greenwich Village bookstore asking weirdly specific questions about mythology, wearing leather pants at 2 PM on a Tuesday, and looking like he stepped off the cover of one of her own novels. Rex Stoneheart is everything Charity writes about but has never actually encountered: tall, dark, devastatingly handsome, and completely...

In the charming town of Meadowgrove, secrets don't stay buried for long... Julie Sommers thought running Yarn Haven would be a cozy dream—until a rival shop opens, a collector with too many questions walks in, and a high-profile developer vanishes without a trace. When her vintage crochet piece is stolen in a daring break-in, Julie finds herself tangled in a mystery that threatens to unravel the entire town. Between nosy neighbors, suspicious newcomers, and a certain handsome doctor making her heart race, Julie must stitch together the truth before Meadowgrove’s carefully woven history ...

Some forests sleep. This one remembers. In Frost Hollow, a witch lives in a house that refuses to stay put—perched on tall, feathered legs and full of opinions. Mira Yaga prefers quiet bargains and careful boundaries, her only constant companions a sarcastic raven named Corvus and a kettle with more attitude than steam. When a half-frozen boy collapses at her fence, clutching a rune-carved charm that pulses like a buried heartbeat, Mira feels the old magic turn in its sleep. The boy—Finn Ashcroft—followed a song in the roots to her door, and the charm bears the sigil of the Heartwood,...

Murder, Mystery, and a Hint of Mocha in Milburn's Coziest Culinary Mystery Series From the kitchen to crime scene—Caroline Baker is serving up justice with a side of pastry! When small-town baker Caroline Baker returned to Milburn to take over her grandmother's beloved café, she expected flour-dusted aprons and cherished family recipes—not murder, corporate intrigue, and a handsome coffee roaster with secrets as rich as his signature blend. Dive into the deliciously engaging world of the Milburn Culinary Mysteries, where the aroma of freshly baked pastries mingles with the scent of ...

Okay, so you HAVE to read this book. Picture this: girl wakes up with black and white striped hair and stitches everywhere, right? Turns out she's literally Frankenstein's bride—like, assembled from spare parts specifically to marry this mad scientist guy named Victor. But here's the thing that made me absolutely cackle: she takes one look at him and goes "Yeah, no thanks." Victor is SO convinced she'll be grateful for existing that he's already planned their wedding, commissioned her a dress, and enrolled them both in couples therapy. WITHOUT ASKING HER. I'm talking mechanical orchestras...

"In the frozen depths of the Winterspine Mountains, a battle for survival unfolds in this dark fantasy thriller that merges nail-biting suspense with ancient legends. When the balance between light and shadow begins to unravel, the jovial Fatman and the fearsome Krampus must confront a rising evil older than time itself. Packed with pulse-pounding action, bone-chilling creatures, and sinister secrets, this gothic fantasy epic will keep readers on the edge of their seats as they journey through a world of treacherous snowfields and forgotten bargains. Perfect for fans of supernatural horror ...