A book's cover is such a critical piece. It sets the tone of the book. It must grab a reader's attention and invite them in. I've been very blessed to have some really wonderful covers. But they don't just magically appear. There is a lot of hard work that go into them, and OK . . . a little magic. When my first Hanger's Horseman book came out, I fell in love with having a rugged cowboy on … [Read more...]
Behind the scenes of Colors of Truth, a Carnton novel
Colors of Truth officially releases today, and I'm both excited and relieved to see this day finally arrive. Thank you, friends, for your love and encouragement in recent weeks as this novel made its way to publication—and this author had a crash course in indie publishing! <g> You made this journey a much sweeter one. Colors of Truth is a Carnton novel, meaning it's a story steeped … [Read more...]
8 Ways to Revive Your Passion for Your Story
I recently received an email from Anna B. asking me a really great question. She said this: “I am currently writing a book. But recently I’ve not been. Have you ever stopped writing a book in the middle and just not felt the passion you had at the beginning of writing your book?” To answer Anna’s question, let me say this: Yes, I have lost my passion and wanted to stop midway through a book. … [Read more...]
Creating a town and other brainstorming fun
I'm in the midst of planning and scheming my next book series. In fact that's what I'll be spending the bulk of today doing. There is so much that goes into that process. I have to create characters. Heroes. Heroines. Supporting characters. Pets. Churches. Jobs. Places they work. And towns. Sometimes I use real places. Other times I've used fictional. Both work and can be fun. But for this … [Read more...]
What’s in Your Writer’s Sandbox?
I’m so excited to have DiAnn Mills guest posting today. She’s a talented writer, has a heart for helping new writers, and is an absolute joy to be around. ~Dani What’s in Your Writer’s Sandbox? Sometimes it’s a challenge for a writer to stay creative and engaged in a project. We want to avoid boredom and ho-hum writing at all costs. That’s why writers need a sandbox full of favorite toys … [Read more...]
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