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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

Can Covers Make or Break a Book?

April 15, 2016 By Jody Hedlund

“The book was GREAT, but the cover and title were...well....wrong--they cheapened the great story.” That’s a line from a recent message I received from a reader about my debut book, The Preacher’s Bride. I remember my reaction the very first time my publisher showed me the cover. “She’s wearing a bonnet,” I squeaked in mortification. “People will think the book is Amish.” Since that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing Tagged With: book covers, Jody Hedlund, Newton and Polly

To Francke, with Love

April 5, 2016 By Tamera Alexander

I recently received copies of the German edition of To Win Her Favor (roughly translated Who is Struggling to Love) from Francke, my wonderful German publisher, and seeing this book brought back so many great memories of the trip Lynn Austin, Elizabeth Musser, my daughter Kelsey, and I took to Germany in June 2014. Here are a few glimpses:     I promise you, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Friendship, Reading Tagged With: ElizabethMusser, Francke, Germany, LynnAustin, TameraAlexander, ToWinHerFavor

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