Rich descriptions also allow you to build empathy for your characters by giving their subsequent reactions and behavior a context. Effective use of adjectives and adverbs allow reader to “get into head” of character. To mention that your main character was abused as a child is instructive, but to take reader through main character’s dark memory of being thrashed on bare legs with buckle end of a belt by a parent stinking of whiskey and sweat allows your reader to connect emotionally with your character. This serves to motivate them to read on; reader, like your main character, longs for resolution.

One word of caution regarding adjective usage – don’t overdo. Many times, laborious descriptions tend to slow down progress of a story. Remember that adjectives are spices that brighten meat loaf. Just enough and you’ve created a gourmet meal; too many, and your end result meets garbage disposal.

3. How can I tell if I have a galley copy vs real deal of Mysterious Chills and Thrills?

Galley copies say "Galley copy only", "Gallery copy only" "Galley only copy" or "Gallery only copy." There's no table of contents. Also...there is no autograph in book. If front title page is missing...most likely it's a galley. The galley copies have a glossy book cover, and real deal versions do not.

If you do find a galley copy from a friend, relative, etc..., please inform them that copy is not for re-sell. If someone sold you a galley, it would be in best interest to get a refund especially if you paid more than actual cost of real Mysterious Chills and Thrills.