Story Embers | Abby Jo | Activity https://storyembers.org/members/ataralasse/activity/ Activity feed for Abby Jo. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:15:26 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 e676ab46e359219eb756dd8ae42b53d5 Abby Jo replied to the topic Hello from a Historical fiction author and playwright in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/104481/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:42:43 -0400 Oh, it’s hard to pick a favorite. My current book is set in the gangster era (1930s) and that’s one I love, but I also enjoy 1800-1820 and the mid-17oo’s. And the 1910’s. It’s hard to narrow it down! And I admit, sometimes I pick an era just because of the costumes 🙂

]]> 0 f2bae53172b752b65f6ad0025717d75c Abby Jo replied to the topic To finish a book series or not to (before publishing the 1st time) in the forum Publishing and Marketing Nerds https://storyembers.org/activity/p/104465/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:54:08 -0400 Thank you! Yes, it does seem to be popular. I like your name too!

That sounds like a good plan. Glad to be helpful!

]]> 0 eaa28fd428eba39bcca2f23d39acb7e7 Abby Jo replied to the topic To finish a book series or not to (before publishing the 1st time) in the forum Publishing and Marketing Nerds https://storyembers.org/activity/p/104446/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 21:35:32 -0400 Great question!

First off – if the series is episodic (like Nancy Drew or The Hardy Boys), go ahead and publish the first book! Since episodic series are tied together by the same characters or settings, they don’t need to be planned out to the last volume, especially since they are indefinite. They go on until the author is done! The same with…[Read more]

]]> 0 c82e97289fff31e752275732aac9c31c Abby Jo replied to the topic Hello! Theater Writer Here in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/104350/ Sun, 19 Mar 2023 23:59:47 -0400 Thanks for understanding! Hm, good point. Not sure about that.

Same to you!

]]> 0 40488e057095ccec0137de01a0a82619 Abby Jo replied to the topic Murder mysteries for dummies in the forum Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/104349/ Sun, 19 Mar 2023 23:53:49 -0400 So cool you’re writing a mystery! I write mystery games, so my experience is very hands-on; creating a mystery hard enough to be challenging and logical enough the players don’t feel cheated after the reveal. I can say two of the biggest things to know are 1) the answer should not be “whodunit” and 2) the deduction must be calcula…[Read more]

]]> 0 d8879a4289ed613198e147acbbb73c98 Abby Jo joined the group Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/104347/ Sun, 19 Mar 2023 23:24:14 -0400 0 00fca955ff82ac7aaec102e1a64fc813 Abby Jo joined the group Publishing and Marketing Nerds https://storyembers.org/activity/p/104346/ Sun, 19 Mar 2023 23:24:10 -0400 0 f0ce7253f3c2da25b017a818e4724cd2 Abby Jo joined the group Historical Fiction Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/104345/ Sun, 19 Mar 2023 23:24:04 -0400 0 1cceee371747f0071f6bcb57f82962ea Abby Jo replied to the topic Hello! Theater Writer Here in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/104344/ Sun, 19 Mar 2023 23:15:48 -0400 Sorry for not getting back to you sooner, my week ended up containing some very big family-life changing events, lol.  I wish I was able to work on a collaboration at this point, but unfortunately I have a habit of swamping myself. Conversations are still allowed though! Would you mind if we kept our discussion on the forum? (Start a thread or…[Read more]

]]> 0 f01279caeaa1d80f0eb2fe7c960c5bd2 Abby Jo replied to the topic Hello from a Historical fiction author and playwright in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/104343/ Sun, 19 Mar 2023 23:02:43 -0400 That’s awesome! I would like to be an editor someday. I get enough practice on my sibling’s schoolwork :).

]]> 0 7c8bfad90a7a7395f87f6c2c7f25fc95 Abby Jo started the topic Hello from a Historical fiction author and playwright in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/104292/ Sun, 12 Mar 2023 02:13:24 -0400 Greetings,

I’m a homeschool grad and longtime writer, my largest body of work being in the stage work area. I write novels as well, albeit slower, and don’t care so much about genre as I do a good story. I prefer writing fiction that is deeply and openly Christian, imitating some of the older masters like Tolstoy and BrontĂ«. Masterful, open…[Read more]

]]> 0 98ad534e377d32754d2cf868e1590b1f Abby Jo's profile was updated https://storyembers.org/activity/p/104288/ Sun, 12 Mar 2023 01:33:35 -0400 0 6f79886c728c1d27557b4d89a0ce05e0 Abigail Rambeck replied to the topic Hello! Theater Writer Here in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/104287/ Sun, 12 Mar 2023 01:31:39 -0400 Hello, fellow playwright! Among all the pagewriters, us stagewriters can get a bit lost. 😆 I know I’m totally late to this thread (is this called a thread?) but I literally joined yesterday and could not help myself from posting when I saw the word theater!

I’m on the opposite side of the fence from you; most of my experience is in the boo…[Read more]

]]> 0 7aa8f0f0ee0048dd7623b8ad0f54a681 Abby Jo posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/bearing-gods-image-as-a-storyteller-involves-more-than-exploring-christian-themes/comment-page-1/#comment-11990 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 05:34:24 -0400 “Great Grampy Tolkien…” I will never think of him under any other name again.

Wonderful article! Very thought provoking.

In reply to - Daeus Lamb wrote a new post “Bearing” the image of God ought to be an active verb, because it’s a mad dash with no finish line. To steal from C. S. Lewis, it continually guides us “farther up and farther in.” Go […] ]]> e02f16a82e022f0b88b7ee36c4c15c16 Abby Jo posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/3-methods-writers-of-any-genre-can-use-to-craft-a-captivating-love-story/comment-page-1/#comment-11539 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:01:36 -0400 So much good stuff! I usually hate romance (why can’t we be Vulcans?) because 90% of the time it’s used to keep readers flipping when the story/characters/writing isn’t good enough. It’s a gimmick–and it really sells. “Nay!” I yell, “I shall never fall prey to thy cheap fiction contrivance!” *commences to throw all romantic books across the room*…[Read more]

In reply to - Lori Z. Scott wrote a new post I hate romance. But I love it too.   I know that’s contradictory. If I ranked my favorite genres, my list would go something like this: fantasy, sci-fi, adventure, and suspense, wi […] ]]> f8b97f8d3a66ea76204737d4603b409c Abby Jo posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/handle-with-care-how-to-confront-touchy-issues-with-compassionate-storytelling/comment-page-1/#comment-10033 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 14:43:23 -0400 *above who

In reply to - Brandon Miller wrote a new post Abortion. Homosexuality. Feminism. Race. Border politics. These topics dominate the news, and fiction needs to accurately portray our world, but how do we write with caution and […] ]]> d72cdd37989f8c48dc4a519dc5cdcf1b Abby Jo posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/handle-with-care-how-to-confront-touchy-issues-with-compassionate-storytelling/comment-page-1/#comment-10032 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 14:42:52 -0400 “Compassion is a mindset, not a method.” Putting that on my To. Remember list. Thanks for the great article! Ditto on everyone above you’r who said this is one of the best articles on the website.

In reply to - Brandon Miller wrote a new post Abortion. Homosexuality. Feminism. Race. Border politics. These topics dominate the news, and fiction needs to accurately portray our world, but how do we write with caution and […] ]]> da57008b50e8c8ed680613827a45d729 Abby Jo posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/17-ways-to-approach-your-story-from-a-fresh-angle/comment-page-1/#comment-8874 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:23:31 -0400 These are great ideas! I write primarily for the stage and screen and writing a book as a screenplay first is a fabulous idea! That’s getting on my todo list. Thanks!

In reply to - Daeus Lamb wrote a new post Are your characters flopping over like wet cardboard? Is your plot fizzling in the middle or bouncing around without direction? Maybe the problem and solution is simple: you need […] ]]> ee180bdf7fcf60e9f0f351e9ea4f3157 Abby Jo posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/why-memorable-writers-need-to-experience-real-adventures/comment-page-1/#comment-7758 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 18:41:55 -0400 I agree completely! Being in theatre has given me even more help than usual since I am also a scriptwriter.

I am definitely going to check out the Audio Cinema. I’ve never heard of it before, but it sounds really interesting! That’ll be a step out of my comfort zone for sure.

In reply to - Story Embers wrote a new post By Christopher Babcock   As Jesus walked along, he noticed a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me. I mean, if you want to. No pressure. And fe […] ]]> 45aff90b2c24d1156d03e7ab9b83ee94 Abby Jo posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/why-memorable-writers-need-to-experience-real-adventures/comment-page-1/#comment-7722 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:52:10 -0400 Great article! I’m definitely the type who needs an extra push to step outside her comfort zone. One thing I’ve done that has certainly enriched my writing is theatre. Acting out a story onstage gives you a whole new perspective on what makes stories work—especially when it comes to characters.

This post is poking me now, though, remin…[Read more]

In reply to - Story Embers wrote a new post By Christopher Babcock   As Jesus walked along, he noticed a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me. I mean, if you want to. No pressure. And fe […] ]]>