It’s time for another of our authors’ Round Robin posts, and this month we have another thought-provoking topic set by author Rhobin Courtright… ‘Most novels have an easily understood point to make to the reader. Do your stories ever have more subtle themes?’ When I first start a novel, I’m not consciously aware of what…… Continue reading How do you develop the theme of your novel? And does theme matter?
Spring is my favourite season, and this month we have the perfect topic to discuss in our authors’ Round Robin; Does the season ever play a part in your setting? How do you think seasons affect setting and plot, either physically or metaphorically? The seasons definitely play a part in my own novels, but before…… Continue reading The symbolism of the seasons in literature, with four brilliant examples
Another month has gone by, which means it’s time for another Round Robin, and author Rhobin Courtwright has come up with yet another great topic for us: “Have you noticed how weather is used in writing? How have you used weather in your writing? Drama? Mood? Revelation?” I absolutely love all forms of symbolism in writing and art. Even…… Continue reading Pathetic fallacy – symbolism and the weather in fiction
Helena Fairfax 