171: Pacing and Suspense - Interview with Gin Phillips

Hey there word nerds!

Today I am so excited to have author Gin Phillips on the show!

When I received the pitch for Gin’s most recent book, Fierce Kingdom, it took my breath away. Not “oh this is cool” kind of take your breath away but punched-in-the-gut, heart-wrenching, “I don’t think I can put this book down” kind of take your breath away.

Fierce Kingdom is a book about a mother and her son, trapped in a zoo that has been taken over by armed gunmen, and the lengths this mother will go to protect her child.

Hooked yet?

Listen in as Gin and I chat about her novel, and how to balance a fast paced plot with a strong and realistic mother-son bond.

• How to bring a realistic mother-son relationship to the page.
• What nuances to use to create a three dimensional child character.
• Why you should use specific details instead of generalities to connect with your readers.
• How to bing plot and character development together in every single scene.
• When to speed up and when to slow down: Gin’s techniques to balance pacing in the tightest story timeframe.

For more info and show notes: DIYMFA.com/171