This week I am brainstorming characters and plot ideas for Book 3 in my Secret Society of Spinsters series. Things are a little easier with an established series, since I have a good feel for the setting and the heroine. However, I'm bringing in a new hero character, and I have a very blank slate. Initially, all I knew was that he was going to be a new schoolmaster brought in by the school board … [Read more...]
You Deserve a Break Today
No, this is not a McDonalds ad, but if you are old enough to remember that slogan, then I thank you for for joining me at the Old Timers' Table. LOL. Do you have short activities that you like to use as a palate cleanser of sorts during your day? Perhaps you take a break to walk around your neighborhood or play a game on your phone or read a chapter in a book (only ONE chapter, otherwise it no … [Read more...]
That Time I Friend-Zoned My Hero
Karen here. I'm delighted to welcome back my friend Megan Schaulis to the blog. She writes award-winning Christian dystopian fiction inspired by biblical stories. Take it away, Megan! I’m so thrilled that my third book is hitting shelves in less than a week! Rebuilder is a beachy romantic adventure with a bit of nanotechnology and a whole lot of heartfelt faith. But can I confess … [Read more...]
A Springtime Game
I'm a Word Nerd, and as such, I love playing word games. Words with Friends, Boggle with Friends, UpWords, Taboo, Scattegories, Bananagrams, Scrabble. I even keep a crossword puzzle by my place at the kitchen table, so I always have some word fun to work on. I figure readers are word nerds, too, right? So why don't we play a word game together? Let's stretch our Word Nerd muscles and with some … [Read more...]
A Lesson From Butterflies
This week, I am teaching and giving a keynote address at a brand new conference for Christian writers based in Texas. The hearts of the organizers for ministering to Christian writers are so beautiful and inspiring. It's a small, intimate conference, but I feel that God is moving here, and I'm thrilled to play a part. The conference is being held at a lovely Christian retreat center in … [Read more...]
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