I've been writing almost since I could hold a pencil, but I've been writing seriously and professionally since New Year's Day 1994. On that day, I sat down and wrote the prologue to my first novel, A Vow to Cherish, with a red Sharpie on a steno pad. Then I meticulously copied the words I'd written on my electric typewriter again and again until I had a flawless copy for my husband to read. Ken … [Read more...]

[UPDATE: THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED, and the winner of the lighted pen is...DEBORA WILDER! See the instructions on the last comment to claim your prize, Debora.] Julie posted some of her favorite tools for writers on the blog a couple of weeks ago and I loved the ideas she shared and decided to steal her idea for my post today. (Thanks, Julie!) I've linked to the items in case you want to get one … [Read more...]