title: Writing the Heart of Your Story: The Secret to Crafting an Unforgettable Novel (Writer's Toolbox Series) (Volume 1)
author:  C.S. Lakin 
description: C. S. Lakin is a multipublished novelist and writing coach. She works full-time as a copyeditor and critiques about two hundred manuscripts a year. She teaches writing workshops and gives instruction on her award-winning blog Live Write Thrive. Her grammar bookSay What? The Fiction Writers Handy Guide to Grammar, Punctuation, and Word Usageis designed to help writers get a painless grasp on grammar. Connect with her on Twitter (@livewritethrive) and Facebook.
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  # Advance Praise for “Soft Hearts: A Rett Swinson Mystery”
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  **_A mystery with substance!_**
  
  
  **– C.E.**
  
  
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  **_An easy read and moves along logically to an entertaining climax. Your
  writing and your story are strong and engaging. It kept me turning the
  pages._**
  
  
  **– E.S.**
  
  
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  **_Enthralling. Ingenious. Thrilling. I look forward to reading more Rett
  Swinson installments._**
  
  
  **– C.S.**
  
  
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  **_This was a solid mystery with some twists and turns…. Rett is a dynamic
  character and I liked watching her find her way. This was an enjoyable read
  and I look forward to the next book in this pleasantly charming new series._**
  
  
  **_—Dru’s Book Musings: www.drusbookmusing.com_**
  
  
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  **_I thoroughly enjoyed Eric Lodin’s first novel. Soft Hearts has all the
  ingredients mystery fans love: a solid plot with ample suspects, vividly
  portrayed characters who feel both familiar and fresh, just enough hints of
  romance to make the reader wan