Characters
August 16, 2008 | 
Author How to Avoid Mary Sue Characters
Mary Sue characters are found in much beginning fiction, especially fan fiction. They are to be avoided at all costs. But what is a Mary Sue character, and why are they bad?
Beginning fiction writers often have trouble creating believable characters. Some seem to create fiction as an extension, or escape, from their own boring life.
A Mary Sue character is injected into a story so that the writer may live vicariously through them. They are usually perfect, beautiful, and directly responsible for the story’s happy ending. Mary Sue characters get the most handsome male character, are friends with all the rest, and never messes up.
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How to Write Fairies in Fantasy Fiction
Fairies, or fae folk, are one of the staples of the fantasy genre. Although they populate classic fairy tales more often than fantasy novels, fairies still have a place in modern fiction. If you write fantasy fiction and are interested in fairies, this article can help you learn about the different types and their usual roles in stories.
Elements of Time
Available from Twin Trinity Media.
Elements of Dimension continues the Twin Trinity short story anthology series with more top-quality stories and poems. This book explores the themes of science fiction, fantasy and reality. I have one short story, "Death Obeyed," and one poem, "Tale of the Suburban Dungeon" in this book.
"Elements of Time" short story anthology is available now. It features winning stories from the Accentuate Services contests plus themed poetry. Two of M. Lori Motley's short stories, "Inescapable" and "No Time Like Now," are included.
"Elements of Soul" short story anthology is available now. It features fifteen winning stories from the Accentuate Services contests plus themed poetry. Two of M. Lori Motley's short stories, "Summer Heat" and "Flood of Tears," are included.