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Cover Reveal!

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Covers are vital when it comes to making a first impression on a reader. They need to capture the reader's attention; communicate the story's genre, mood, and setting; and most of all, entice the reader to learn more. A good cover can make a huge difference in how a book performs in the market. As a traditionally published author, I don't get as much say in the cover design process as indie … [Read more...]

Female Protagonists:

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Do they still have to be young, pretty, and likeable? Hi friends, Happy Wednesday! I always look forward to my time with you. I attended a conference last weekend, and I was the moderator on a very interesting panel on female protagonists. The subtitle was: Do they still have to be young, pretty, and likeable? To be honest, I’d never thought about it. I write about characters in their … [Read more...]

Reading Challenges and Audiobooks

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In 2013, I participated in my first Goodreads Reading Challenge. I set a goal of 30 books and I read 36. That was my first time to actually track the books I read in a single year. Off and on through the years, I'd tried keeping a notebook by my bed and writing down the books I read and maybe rating them. The habit never took. I kept forgetting the notebook was there. But Goodreads has made it … [Read more...]

Another New Book Release

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ENTRUSTED is now available! This is book six and the grand finale of the Knights of Brethren series! I have to say, when I opened up a blank document to begin writing this last story, I honestly didn’t know how I was going to wrap up this series and bring all the loose ends together. Of course, I knew I needed to tell Kristoffer’s story and continue the quest for the holy lamp (the relic … [Read more...]

Happy Dancing

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Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the ACFW national conference in St. Louis. Many of our IBLF blogging buddies were there. What fun to see Cara, Deb, and Jody. I heard Angela was there, too, but I don't think our paths crossed. There is something so energizing about meeting up with writing friends. It renews my passion and my dedication to the writing craft. Many of my dearest author … [Read more...]

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