I made it home after a wonderful conference in Phoenix where I got to spend time with some of my favorite people -- writers! Including our own Robin Lee Hatcher. The Faith, Hope, & Love Christian Writers Conference was my favorite conference of the year, for sure. But I think my book characters plotted some revenge on me for all the obstacles I throw in their paths, because getting to the … [Read more...]
Laughter and mourning…balancing life
Last Tuesday, the wonderful Karen Watson (Tyndale Publishers) and I had dinner before attending Michelle Shocklee's book signing in downtown Franklin. The evening was pure pleasure—catching up with Karen and supporting and celebrating Michelle and her new book. The Women of Oak Ridge is out in the world and is truly a must read for historical fiction lovers—the real history of Oak … [Read more...]
The Growing of a Series
Throughout my traditional writing career (40+ years), most series were three books long. In fact, back in the 1980s, instead of calling them a series, they were called a trilogy. Most authors wrote three books and moved on to something else. There were exceptions, of course. Sue Grafton with her alphabet books. Harry Potter. Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum novels. But things really changed … [Read more...]
A Woman’s Heart (convo with Lisa & Tammy)
Don't you love instant connections with people you've never met before? And yet you do sort of know each other because you share the same living, breathing, eternal Spirit living within you. It's kind of like God intentionally set you up. #truth #divineorchestration That's how it was when Lisa Granger of A Woman's Heart and I got together last Wednesday for a quick chat. When you have a … [Read more...]
Coeur d’Alene Writers Retreat…22 years now in the books
Late last night, I returned from our annual Coeur d'Alene Retreat, a wonderful five-day weekend with a group of writers who have become so precious to me over the past 22 years. They're among my dearest friends, and I'm grateful for each of them. This weekend's retreat was especially meaningful. Because it was our last formal gathering in CdA. Only 7 (out of 11) were able to make it … [Read more...]
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