Even experienced writers admit that those first blank pages are the hardest part about starting a novel. In works of popular fiction it is usual to ensure that location, characters, description, time frame, intrigue and motivation are quickly set up in chapter one. After numerous frustrated attempts too many would-be authors give up on this difficult task and disappointedly shelve their dreams of writing a novel. The purpose of this book is to help beginning writers overcome those difficulties by offering them a variety of opening chapters in which the hard work of exposition has already been done. Each chapter is closely analyzed to indicate why it works as an effective opening and, as well, suggestions are made as to how the beginning might be developed into a full-length novel. Further material is provided by the author's close examination of the beginnings of her own six novels. "Chapter One" is a guide by an experienced and successful fiction writer. In a lively and forthright style, Jennifer Bacia offers a unique means of overcoming those fears and doubts that have been the stumbling block to fulfilling many writers' dreams
"A novelist to rival Sheldon..." Cosmopolitan magazine.
"Superbly crafted thrillers...compelling suspense." The Sunday Times
It was a meeting with Sidney Sheldon that inspired Jennifer Bacia (pronounced 'Batcher')to write her first suspense thriller. The results were a debut author's dream. Publishers battled over the rights and "Indecent Ambition" was bought for a record-breaking advance. The novel was an international best-seller, a lead title in the UK, a Book Club Choice and the movie rights were optioned. Sales were also made to leading foreign publishers and an extract featured in Cosmopolitan magazine.
Now the author of 8 successful novels, 2 non-fiction works and dozens of short stories, Jennifer has also written for television and had regular newspaper and magazine byline columns.
Jennifer's best-selling suspense thrillers, "A Very Public Scandal", "Indecent Ambition", "Whisper Her Name" and "Never Forget Me" are irresistible fast-paced stories of the wealthy and powerful set against the glamour and intrigue of international backgrounds. She promises her readers a book they simply can't put down!
Jennifer has lived in Rome, London and LA and divides her time between Australia and her family in the US.
For more information please visit her website www.jenniferbacia.com. Or she may be contacted at authoratjenniferbaciadotcom or on Twitter @jenniferbacia
Please note that some of Jennifer's print titles have been changed in e-book format:
Indecent Ambition: print published as Shadows of Power
Whisper Her Name: Angel of Honor
A Very Public Scandal: Mask of Paradise
Never Forget Me: Whisper From the Gods
One Door Closes: Table for Three
The Almost Perfect Lover: A Moment in Time
