Diana, Persephone, Aphrodite, and Athena have to earn a seat on the ruling council
of Mt. Olympus … or die trying. Explore the story behind the story, take the leadership
quiz, and read first chapters.
Whether you plan first or dissect after, this instructional series can take you
from story idea to polished revision utilizing the four layers of conflict theory.
We will build a cast based on temperament types, and craft unique story worlds. Visit
the SBB tool page for more information and free downloadable forms and resources
here. For weekly insights, resources, tips, and tools follow the SBB blog on Blogger
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Writer’s Digest Contest judge: 5 stars for plot and character: “It was easy to read
and the suspense made it hard to put down.” ~This book is a diverse tale of adventure,
fantasy, and mythology that tackles complex interpersonal relationships and social
issues facing teens.
I wrote this series for my daughter, Anna, when she began high school. An avid reader,
she devoured everything in YA categories, but was frustrated by love triangles. In
most books, boy trouble consumed half of the plot. She asked, “Can’t the girls save
themselves for a change without worrying about boys?” I decided yes, they can. So
I used the germinating story seed about goddesses and feminine power and created
a story where four girls go on a survival exercise and save themselves. During this
process, I developed the four layers of conflict to fill the murky middles. So the
process was a double gift: making my daughter and her friends happy and starting
me on a writing project that got me through some tough years with health issues.
In fact, when I began the series, I wasn’t sure I was going to live to finish it.
I am glad I did and so happy that it has entertained and empowered not only young
girls, but boys and adults as well.
