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How to Know When to Stop Editing a Novel

July 5, 2019 By Jody Hedlund

This year I’m publishing five novels! Yes, five! Eeek! The first book of the five released in June, A Reluctant Bride (my bride ship series). The next four books (in my medieval YA series) are releasing this fall, two books in August, one in September, and the final in October.  If you missed the cover reveal for Always and Evermore releasing in August, here they are! With so many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing

Canine Inspiration

June 26, 2019 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends, In my upcoming release, The Killing Tide, my hero Finn has an Australian Shepherd named Layla. Here’s a picture of the dog that inspired me. Isn’t she adorable? I love reading about canine characters. There’s just something endearing about a hero and his pet. It gives us a glimpse at the softer side of even the most alpha of men. My hubby is definitely an alpha guy, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing

A Day in the Life . . .

June 24, 2019 By Deborah Raney

One of the things I love most about my job as a writer is that it is rarely boring. Each day looks a little different and if I get weary of one aspect of my job, there's always another that's a little more exciting. Today I thought I’d share a “typical” day in the life of a writer with you. To be honest, there really isn’t such a thing as a typical day for a writer, but last Tuesday was a good … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Writing

The Strength of a Small Town

June 20, 2019 By Karen Witemeyer

Honey Grove, TX boasts a population of a little over 1600 people. What they lack in numbers, however, they more than make up for in community spirit. This became abundantly clear to me this past Saturday when they graciously hosted me for my official book launch of More Than Words Can Say. Honey Grove is the setting for Zach and Abby's story in More Than Words Can Say, and after finding a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Writing Tagged With: Book Launch, Honey Grove, More Than Words Can Say

The Peace of Unplugging

June 12, 2019 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends, So happy to be back with you this week. I spent three weeks unplugging from everything online. I only checked my starred emails (which includes family, editor, and agent). I pre-scheduled my posts for social media and let them go. I turned off notifications for my apps. Stayed off Voxer. If it was related to technology, I avoided it. Why? You may ask. Because I was working on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Technology, Writing

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