Author Archives: The Ameri Brit Mom

Character-Brain, Plot-Brain: The Irresistible Novel

Venturing into week 22 of The Irresistible Novel by Jeff Gerke requires a couple of short lessons on brain chemistry. In order to write a novel that is irresistible for readers one must understand the basic way a reader’s brain functions. In order to write this portion of his book, Gerke enlisted the advice andContinue reading “Character-Brain, Plot-Brain: The Irresistible Novel”

Introducing a New Fashion Series

Some of you have noticed that I’ve been rather mute in the social media world this week. School has started and my daughter began preschool. I’m currently working on finding a groove that works for me in order to keep up with my school work, family time, and writing. Thank you for your patience thisContinue reading “Introducing a New Fashion Series”

24 Book Challenge: A Book By An Independent Author

The following is a book review by The Ameri Brit Mom. This is book #10 from The Ameri Brit Mom 24 Book Challenge in 2016. This post expresses the genuine opinion and experiences of The Ameri Brit Mom and is in no way endorsed by authors, publishers, or outside influences. Title: Dreamlander Author: K.M Weiland Publisher: PenContinue reading “24 Book Challenge: A Book By An Independent Author”

Hacking Your Reader’s Brain: The Irresistible Novel

The second part of The Irresistible Novel by Jeff Gerke opens with the Greatest Commandment in Fiction: You must engage your reader from beginning to end. The rest of this book is dedicated to helping writers ensure that they are creating that connection between reader and novel. In the process he enlisted the research ofContinue reading “Hacking Your Reader’s Brain: The Irresistible Novel”

Five Minute Friday: Lift

This week the topic for the Five Minute Friday link-up post is Lift. What is a link-up? Essentially a link-up is when you join other bloggers and write on a similar topic. You share your blog posts with one another and begin conversations via a host site. You can head over to Kate Motaung’s page to check out otherContinue reading “Five Minute Friday: Lift”

Four Ways to Wear a Cargo Vest This Fall

The temperatures are currently hot and steamy here in Ohio. Even though summer is in full swing right now I can’t help but notice that the calendar says fall is on its way. With the start of the new school year only days away I’ve been playing around in my wardrobe with fall outfits. AContinue reading “Four Ways to Wear a Cargo Vest This Fall”

Tales of the Injured Elbow

As I enter into my final week of summer vacation I find myself changing many of my plans. I had planned to take my daughter swimming everyday and to many parks in the evenings. I wanted to give her daily opportunities to soak up the sunshine while we still had a chance to do soContinue reading “Tales of the Injured Elbow”

24 Book Challenge: A Book Recommended By a Friend

The following is a book review by The Ameri Brit Mom. This is book #11 from The Ameri Brit Mom 24 Book Challenge in 2016. This post expresses the genuine opinion and experiences of The Ameri Brit Mom and is in no way endorsed by authors, publishers, or outside influences. Title: The One and Only IvanContinue reading “24 Book Challenge: A Book Recommended By a Friend”

Five Minute Friday: Happy

This week the topic for the Five Minute Friday link-up post is HAPPY. What is a link-up? Essentially a link-up is when you join other bloggers and write on a similar topic. You share your blog posts with one another and begin conversations via a host site. You can head over to Kate Motaung’s page to check out otherContinue reading “Five Minute Friday: Happy”