Author name: Carol Ervin

I have been lucky to have three highly engaging and interesting careers--first as a teacher, then the owner of a small business, and finally as a writer. I have been blessed by great friends, family, teachers, colleagues, and students, and I have lived in interesting places. My life has also been enriched by books, music, and art. I believe in the greatness and fallibility of the human race and our need to responsibility take care of our planet.

A Good Title

2 Comments / historical fiction, self-publishing, Title for a book, Writing /

Because a few readers said they did not like the title of THE GIRL ON THE MOUNTAIN, my current novel-in-progress, I conducted a survey of people who have and have not read the story. I gave a choice of fifteen possible titles to friends and family and asked them to pick one that might lead […]

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Overcoming the Story Blues

4 Comments / Ideas for a New Story, Starting a New Story, Writing /

I hate this. Starting a new story is as conflicting as having a new baby with the older one crying for attention.  But worse:  my story offspring are not yet equally loved.  I have to force myself to ignore the older and nurture the new.  There are a few good side effects.  I’m not obsessed with taking care of it. I sleep better. 

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Wanda, the sidekick who nearly stole the show

6 Comments / character change, main characters, sequel, sidekick, The Girl on the Mountain, Writing /

When I was told several times that my main character’s sidekick was stealing the show, I decided to make her the main character of the next story.  In the first one (The Girl on the Mountain) Wanda is 13, abused and homeless, but resilient, wise, and strong-willed.  In that story she’s a contrast to the older, somewhat naive main character

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