This spring I worked hard to get my second and third novels up for purchase under my real name. I’m happy to say that both At Every Turn and A Home for My Heart are now available! And I have a book trailer for each one! At Every Turn Caught up in a whirlwind of religious fervor over a missionary project in Africa, Alyce Benson impetuously pledges three thousand dollars toward the work. … [Read more...]
Important dates in the life of an author
There are many important moments in an author's life, often interspersed with long moments of drudgery in between: The moment lightening strikes and you get that idea for a story that you can't walk away from. The one where the chracters start talking to you. The ideas start flowing. It's magic!Then there's the drudgery of building out a proposal that sells the idea to a publisher. Some people … [Read more...]
A Writing Retreat
Way back in March of 2020 (which seems a hundred years ago, not two!), my long-time critique partners/friends and I planned to take a writing retreat. Then you-know-what sent us scurrying back to our homes, unsure what, exactly, was happening. A couple of weeks ago, we finally made a trip happen. With a family condo in Branson at our disposal, we jumped in the car and made the 7 … [Read more...]
What I’ve Learned From Writers Who Enter Contests
Over the past couple of months, I’ve had the privilege of reading numerous writing samples from unpublished writers. The samples were from those who entered Sunrise Publishing’s audition for a chance to co-write with me as I publish three more books in my Bride Ship series. First of all, I want to thank ALL the many writers who entered the competition for Season 7, Bride Ships: New Voyages. It … [Read more...]
Celebration Time
Hi friends and happy Wednesday! I am so excited we’re heading closer and closer to Spring. Have any of you seen signs of Spring out and about? I know we’re heading to Rita’s on the 20th for free Italian ice. They do that every year on the first day of Spring. They’re awesome that way. So far, I haven’t seen any buds or blooms in my yard, but I’ll be hitting the nursery as soon as it’s a bit … [Read more...]
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