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Things I learned at Novelists, Inc.

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Hello. I just got back from the Novelist, Inc Conference which was held at the Tradewinds Resort in St. Petersburg, Florida. This year, the conference focused on Indy publishing and social media. I liken it to a gold rush. Some will strike it rich, some will find a few good nuggets and some will keep panning for crumbs. The buzzwords were all about discoverability, distribution, diversification, … [Read more...]

Recent favs… What are yours?

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What are some of your recent "favorite things?" Here are a few of mine. Do we have any in common?   Anyone recognize the name on the side of this old crate? If you do, then you're likely a fan of Fixer Upper with Chip & Joanna Gaines. I LOVE THIS SHOW! My daughter got me started, and I'm hooked. For those of you who watch Fixer Upper, what's your favorite thing about the … [Read more...]

The Festival of Joy

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This past week I had the privilege of celebrating the Jewish Festival of Succoth with some of my Jewish friends and family members. Also known as the Feast of Booths or Tabernacles, it commemorates God’s provision in the wilderness for 40 years when His people lived in temporary shelters, protected by His Clouds of Glory. To prepare for the week-long festival, we built a temporary structure or … [Read more...]

The Plot Thickens|Amy Wallace

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Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. Amy Wallace grew up all over the world, moving every three years. But home was always Louisville, Kentucky. "That's where my family always transitioned to and where I graduated from high school and college." Now, Amy is planted and keeps the weeds at bay … [Read more...]

One More Post about ACFW

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Can you stand one more post about ACFW? It's always a highlight of the year and an event by which I measure a lot of my writing life. This year in Dallas was ACFW's 15th anniversary, and there were over 500 authors, aspiring authors, editors, agents, and other publishing industry professionals in attendance. I'm proud to say I've never missed a conference, starting with our very first one in … [Read more...]

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