Sometimes being a novelist can be discouraging. Mediocre sales. A harsh review. Unkind email from a reader. Rejection by a publisher. Losing an agent. Feeling like you've run out of ideas. I'm sure the list could go on and on, as varied in number as there are authors. But God is an encourager, and He often sends encouragement when and where we least expect it. A couple of weeks after Poppet … [Read more...]
Time to Fly Away
It’s nearly time for lift off! I’m happy to announce that my novel, “Fly Away” is coming soon on June 15 in both print and ebook versions. Since one of the main characters, Mike Dolan, is a pilot who owns a small, charter airplane business, I visited a local airport with my friends Susan, Bruce, and Doug Formsma to celebrate. Doug was kind enough to let me pose in his airplane. The first thing … [Read more...]
7 Reasons Why I Stop Reading a Novel
I've noticed over the past couple of years that I've developed an especially bad habit–I'm having a harder and harder time finishing novels that I pick up to read. I wasn't always so hard to please! There once was a time when I finished reading almost every book I started. But these days, my shelves (both real and virtual) are overflowing. I have plenty to read. But not enough time. And … [Read more...]
Help Me Find a Title for My Next Book
A couple weeks ago, my editor gave me the head's up that it's time to start putting together ideas for cover art, blurbs, and titles for my current work in progress. And since I know our readers have some of the most creative minds in the business, I figured this would be a great place to tap into a well of creativity. So here you go . . . I'll give you the back cover blurb, a few of my … [Read more...]
Lessons from Make Way for Ducklings
The other day the kids and I were driving along and saw the above sight. It was absolutely priceless and felt like we had stepped into the book Make Way for Ducklings. When we first arrived the mother was in the road at the side with her 12 or 13 ducklings next to her. Cars slowed for her, but went around her, and it was clear she was frantic. Then we stopped as did the other cars. She … [Read more...]
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