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I love books, let me count the ways…

August 27, 2015 By Cara Putman

I love books! As part of our move, I gave away boxes of books as we packed. Then as we unpacked, I've given away more boxes. It pains me because these books are like friends. I know the authors, I love the characters, and I have to believe I'm sending them on to better friends. The latest boxes have gone to a church library that had grown a wee bit dated because of a lack of new books. That has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading

Help Me Plot My Next Novella

August 20, 2015 By Karen Witemeyer

Last week I turned in my latest manuscript. Whew! Meeting a deadline is always stressful but feels so good after it's accomplished. This one was no different. Unfortunately, I can't take much time off to celebrate because I need to get started on a follow-up novella. You see, this book is the beginning of a new series that will encompass two novels alternating with two novellas. And since I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing Tagged With: Brainstorming, Ladies of Harper's Station, plotting

Romance Novel Hangover?

August 14, 2015 By Becky Wade

I recently received a note from a sweet reader.  She complimented my books, then made the following thought-provoking comments.  I asked for her permission to share them here, which she gave [thank you!], so here goes... "I can't imagine that any woman married to the men in your books wouldn't be wildly happy in their relationships. Sometimes I wonder if books like yours are better suited for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Reading

Let’s Party! (With Giveaways Galore!)

June 5, 2015 By Jody Hedlund

My oldest is graduating from high school this year. Where has the time gone!? Needless to say it's been a very busy few weeks not only in planning and preparing for his graduation party (which is this Sunday June 7th), but it's also been a busy time with going to graduation parties of all our friends who have graduating seniors. Many of these kids we've known since they were wearing diapers and in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Reading Tagged With: giveaways, Hearts Made Whole, Jody Hedlund

My Latest Cover Story

June 4, 2015 By Karen Witemeyer

As authors, seeing the cover for the first time can either be a joyous occasion or cause for great despair. Thankfully, I've been blessed with some truly lovely covers. And when my editor asked if I wanted some behind the scenes candids she took during the photo shoot for A Worthy Pursuit, I jumped at the chance. It was even more fun to learn the story behind the models selected for the cover. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing Tagged With: A Worthy Pursuit, book cover art

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