Book excerpt: 'The Lure of the Pen' is a guidebook for budding writers of books. Author Flora Klickmann offers her suggestions on the practical skills needed to successfully write a book. From conception of a book idea to the research to be done, selecting a proper style of writing, setting a desired atmosphere and how best to reach the climax of your storyline. Klickmann is best known for her Flower-Patch series of books of anecdotes and nature descriptions.