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Out of the Writing Desert

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For the past five years, I’ve been in a writing desert. I’ve wondered if it was of my own making or if the Lord had removed that part of my life forever. I’ve struggled and prayed and tried. I felt no peace about quitting and yet no desire to continue, either. Still, I forced myself to write. I even self published two novellas. But my heart wasn’t really in it. I did it because I thought I ought … [Read more...]

Inspired by the Arts

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As an author, I’m clearly inspired by the art of writing, but I don’t know how many authors consider writing an art and how many consider it a craft. I honestly view it as both. It’s part art, which I define as divine inspiration from our Creator to create. I believe it’s woven into us when God places us in our mother’s womb. It doesn’t automatically come out wonderful. I didn’t sell my first … [Read more...]

2021 Intentions

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For the past 5-6 years, every “goal” I’ve made for the new year has been swept aside by forces beyond my control. One year it was a bout with myocarditis, an infection in my heart. One year it was a move to a new city. Two years were weddings. Moving to a condo was another. Moving suddenly “home” again, too. And so I stand at the threshold of 2021 wondering what it will bring. A few years ago, … [Read more...]

Up In A Tree

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I’m nearing the end of the novel I’m currently writing, and as I keep telling my husband, “I have to bring this story in for a landing.” My main characters have found themselves facing more and more problems and dilemmas over the past twenty-some chapters and it’s time to resolve them in a (hopefully) satisfying way. I’ve heard writers explain the plotting process as forcing your main character up … [Read more...]

Glad Tidings

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Hi friends, It’s two days until Christmas! I can hardly believe it’s been another year of sharing our love of books, stories, and life together. I hope you know how much I look forward to sharing this time with you every other Wednesday. Today, I thought I’d share a glimpse of our pre-Christmas fun, along with how the McKenna family from my Alaskan Courage series celebrates. We’ve been … [Read more...]

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