Inspired by Life ... and Fiction

Novelists bound by the pen, sisterhood, & more

The Benefits of a Rapid Release Schedule

By

Most of my books release anywhere from six to nine months apart, which has worked really well in juggling the work involved in getting the books ready for publication. However, this past fall with my new Lost Princesses series, I decided to do something a little different and release the books in quicker succession, approximately one a month. First, since I already had all the books written, I … [Read more...]

Getting critiqued

By

For the past almost-eighteen years now, I have worked with a writing critique partner on every book. That crit partner has become one of my dearest friends and is none other than IBLF's own Tamera Alexander. Tammy and I met in October 2002 at the very first ACFW Conference in Kansas City. She wasn't yet published at the time but offered to critique a novella I was struggling with. (It's no … [Read more...]

Perspective: Of Mountains and Seas (And A Giveaway!)

By

Please welcome my dear friend Elizabeth Musser as my guest blogger today. Elizabeth, Tammy Alexander, and I share the same German publisher, Francke, and the three of us traveled together on a book tour a few years ago. We had a blast! Now, I have the privilege of endorsing Elizabeth's newest book, "When I Close my Eyes." Make sure you enter for a chance to win a copy. ~ Lynn Perspective: … [Read more...]

Love Comes Softly…Forty Years Strong

By

Janette Oke’s novel, Love Comes Softly, has recently celebrated its fortieth anniversary of publication. That author and that book are often credited with pioneering the Christian fiction genre. Since then, the novel has birthed a whole series of books as well as a Hallmark television series. I first met Janette when I worked in marketing for Bethany House Publishers about twenty years ago. I … [Read more...]

Recent Posts