Tricia Goyer and I are co-authors in a new Guidepost cozy mystery series. We're both head down writing our first book in the series, and it's a fun time of exploration. When you write on a Guidepost series, it's a little different from writing a book for yourself. I thought today I'd take you behind the scenes and show you how these books come to life. [Tweet "Curious about writing … [Read more...]
New Release and a Cover Reveal
I'm delighted to tell you that my new book, You'll Think of Me, is now available. Early reviews have been such an encouragement. Here are just a few: Publishers Weekly: "These characters, and the reader, are in for a heartwarming journey of redemption, forgiveness, and embracing the future.” RT Book Reviews: “This story, infused with the wonder of God’s love, will have inspirational romance … [Read more...]
Book Cover Love
If you ask me which book is my favorite, I’ll try not to answer your question. Frankly it feels like you’re asking me to choose a favorite child. An impossible task! There are elements of each book that make it unique. This week I’ve received the new covers for my three Ohio WWII romances, and so my thoughts have focused on them and my new legal suspense series. [Tweet "It's time for … [Read more...]
Fact and Fiction, Part 4
(To see the story from the start, visit Part 1 and Part 2 and Part 3) What's a Query Letter? I wrote my first book long hand on yellow legal pads, then typed the manuscript on the typewriter at the office. I didn't use white out. I'd read that the manuscript had to be clean. So if I made a typo, I retyped the entire page. I estimate that I typed about four copies of that book. (I still … [Read more...]
It All Started with a Headline
People often ask me where my book ideas come from. As a lawyer I kind of smile, because the answer is it depends. For Canteen Dreams, it was my grandparents love story and the way my hometown of North Platte, Nebraska, got involved to support the boys. For Sandhill Dreams and Captive Dreams, I knew I needed two more books that were set in Nebraska during World War II, so I went looking for … [Read more...]
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