Echoes of Silence juxtaposes the innocence of childhood against the bigotry and prejudice prevalent during World War II. It provides a unique perspective into the lives of three families who endured those years and who were shaped by the events of this period in United States history.

This novel also illustrates the complex choices we all make without considering the effect on future generations. The choices, made years earlier by the adult characters of this story, create echoes that reverberate forward into the lives of their children, which change and shape all of them in unexpected ways.

This workbook presents principals of writing, based on concepts rather than rules. It starts with what you instinctively know. From that basis it builds concept upon concept until you understand the entire fiction-writing process.

Each person learns in his or her own unique way. To make this an effective learning experience for all individuals, I've created material specifically for the various learning styles and sensory modes.

As you progress through this study material, you will learn the basics of fiction writing by mastering the concepts presented in each chapter. If you go a step further and do the assigned work, you may come away with the first draft of a novel.