Setting or Story? Which Grabs Your Attention First?

Cynthia Herron Settings 12 Comments

When selecting a book to read or buy, like most folks, my eyes automatically scan the cover for telltale clues as to what the book’s about. Many times, if the cover art is intriguing, it’ll cause me to give the book a second glance and I’ll at least peruse the book a little longer. I’ll probably read the back cover copy and …

Anybody Home?

Cynthia Herron Settings, Writing 4 Comments

I’m very fascinated by architecture. I appreciate interesting lines, fascinating angles, and attention to detail. I prefer the old rather than new. I’m partial to native stone, winding staircases, and big rooms with tall ceilings. And I especially like homes and buildings rich in history and steeped in charm. Places of yesteryear hold a certain nostalgia for me. When I step through the …