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What Do You Love About Series?

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Not long ago, in my Facebook group, The Posse, a reader asked me this question: "When do you begin planning a new series? What is that process like?" Unlike some authors who have a constant fount of ideas bubbling through their creative centers, I tend to have tunnel vision. I focus on one idea at a time. So I always feel a bit anxious when a current series is coming to a close and I'm faced … [Read more...]

Cover Reveal

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The cover for the third book in the Hanger's Horsemen series is here! Luke Davenport's story is one step closer to publication! I've been polishing up the revisions this past month, and I can't wait to share Preach's story with you. While we wait for the book itself, I'm excited to reveal the cover art. The Bethany House team did another stellar job. This cover is very reminiscent of the first … [Read more...]

Giveaway – 10/10/21 – 10/16/21

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A Bushel of Books for Fall Who doesn't love the idea of curling up with a new book on a cool fall evening? I've joined with over 40 other authors to offer a HUGE prize package of books to help you kick off the fall reading season. There are nearly 50 titles, including books by Elizabeth Ludwig, Suzanne Woods Fisher, Rachel Fordham, Lacy Williams, Jill Kemerer, Lenora Worth, and dozens … [Read more...]

Hanging Out with Book People

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The pandemic has really cut down on the amount of writing-related travel I've ben able to do over the last year and a half. So when the opportunity arose to speak on a panel at the Lubbock Book Festival, I was excited to volunteer. There is just something that makes my heart happy about hanging out with book people. And since the festival took place in the public library, we were surrounded by … [Read more...]

Patience or Procrastination?

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I am a very task-oriented person by nature. If I start something, I'm going to finish. I have to finish, otherwise it will drive me crazy. But sometimes, it's the starting that trips me up. Last week, I finally got around to starting a project I've had on hold for over 30 years. That's right . . . 30 YEARS! Thirty-two to be precise. The summer after I graduated from high school, I got a job … [Read more...]

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