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In Honor’s Defense

June 2, 2022 By Karen Witemeyer

In less than a week, the final installment of the Hanger's Horsemen series will officially release. I can't wait to share Preach's story with you! I always get nervous when a new book hits the shelves, worried about what readers will think, but initial feedback has overwhelmingly claimed this to be the best of the series. Here are a few snippets from early reviews: "Preach and Damaris . . . … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing Tagged With: Book Excerpt, new release

Q&A with Susan Sleeman

May 25, 2022 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends, Today I have the joy of interviewing Susan Sleeman. If you aren’t familiar with Susan’s books, you’re missing out. She writes edge-of-your-seat romantic suspense. We’re going to be chatting about Susan’s latest series, Steele Guardians, which is action-packed! Hope you’ll enjoy the interview. It was such a pleasure getting to spend this time with her. Your latest series is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: author interview, Susan Sleeman

It’s All in the Simmer

May 18, 2022 By D'Ann Mateer

I’m not a cook. I don’t like it. I’m not good at it. But there is one category of food where I feel somewhat confident: soups.  Not complicated cream soups, mind you. I’m talking basic broth soups here. I think a lot of my comfort in this area of cooking goes all the way back to our early married days. Jeff was in law school; I was working at the university in a job that paid little but at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: soup, story process

Which Comes First? Character or Setting?

April 28, 2022 By Cara Putman

In days, I'll be officially starting writing on two novellas I need to start, draft, and complete before the end of June. Fortunately, each is only 30,000 words, but at the moment I haven't written that many words since last summer. But the spring semester ends for my on Friday, and it's time to shift my focus to writing. The exciting part is that I get to create these two stories as parts of … [Read more...]

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What My Dog Taught Me About the Writing Life

April 27, 2022 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends and happy Wednesday. I'm super excited to introduce my friend Kelly Goshorn. Kelly is a super gifted writer and I'm honored to have her guest posting on the blog today. She's written a wonderful post. Hope you enjoy, and be sure to comment to be entered to win her beautiful debut novel. What My Dog Taught Me About the Writing Life by Kelly Goshornby Levi Goshornby Kelly & Levi … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: dog pet, writer

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