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And How Do I Really Feel About Deadlines?

May 25, 2016 By Robin Lee Hatcher

Let's just say that deadlines keep me writing, but I also think they might kill me before I reach the end. My work in progress (an April 2017 release) is due to my editor in a couple of days and I've got lots of writing left to do. So you know what that means. It means you are getting a very quick, very short post, focusing on a couple of my books I want you to know about. If you loved … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing

How Far Will You Read Before Giving Up on a Book?

May 20, 2016 By Jody Hedlund

One of my twin daughters got a new book in the mail and squealed with excitement as she opened it. Sadly, once she started reading the new squeal-worthy book, it fell into the book graveyard. It had a gorgeous, captivating cover. A catchy title. An interesting blurb. And it promised to be a fun, light read. So why did it die and get buried? After she read the first chapter, I asked her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Book Openings, Jody Hedlund, reading

The Husband Maneuver

May 19, 2016 By Karen Witemeyer

Earlier this month, my Dead-Eye Dan novella, The Husband Maneuver, released as an e-single. I've written four novellas to date (one yet to be released), and I think Dan and Marietta's story is my favorite. I just had far too much fun writing the dime novel scenes. For those of you who might not have read A Worthy Pursuit, the novel that introduced Dan and Marietta as secondary characters, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing Tagged With: Kindle novellas, The Husband Maneuver

New Series, New Setting

May 10, 2016 By Julie Klassen

I recently turned in revisions for my next book, The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill (December 2016)—Book One in my first ever series! (The rest of my 10 books are stand alone.) The series focuses on four women friends in an English village who face changes and challenges with the help of their quirky neighbors and intriguing newcomers.   In the first book, a young widow  has to decide between … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Reading

Is saying “I’m too busy” just an excuse?

May 6, 2016 By Jody Hedlund

Often when I talk about being an author, people say, "With your busy life, I can't believe you find time to write." And when I start talking about how I love to read, people will invariably say something like, "I don't have time for reading. I'm just too busy." Both statements stem from a similar presupposition–that it's nearly impossible to find time to write or read amidst the crazy chaos of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Jody Hedlund, reading, Too Busy, Watching TV

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