Now that my first book in the Ladies of Harper's Station series has been out for about 6 weeks, reviews are accruing and readers are starting to ask about the next story. Since Emma and Malachi have successfully found their happy ending in No Other Will Do, everyone wants to know what will happen with shopkeeper Tori Adams and freighter Ben Porter. If you are a regular reader of the Inspired by … [Read more...]
The Courage to Chase Dreams
I'm in the middle of a dream. Hard work, but a dream. For ten years, I worked toward the dream of writing for one editor at one house. I've had the great privilege of writing many books for many wonderful editors, but there was a special click when I met this particular editor at our first ACFW. Last week I turned in the macro edits for the book we are working on together. You can get a sneak … [Read more...]
Does Writing Ever Get Easier?
Three weeks ago, I hit the Send key on my computer, and away went my latest manuscript to my editor (as well as to my agent). Trust me, sending in a manuscript is a fearful moment for me. I am too aware that I haven't achieved all that I'd hoped to achieve when I first began writing the story. My agent and I just celebrated our 27th "anniversary," and if there is one thing I know about this … [Read more...]
Life Cycle of a Novel
I sent the manuscript for my next book to my publisher one week ago. What a feeling! The I-survived-my-deadline moment is one of my favorite writer moments of the year. Upon learning that I'd submitted my book, some of my readers asked me when it would release. It seems like a book should become available a few months after an author sends it in, doesn't it? It actually takes far longer … [Read more...]
Welcome Guest – Leanne Smith
Don't you love when God creates a "chance" encounter that leads to something so much bigger? That's how I met Leanne. I came in late to a general session at a writing conference a couple years ago and saw a lovely lady sitting by herself at a table in the back of the room. Not wanting to cause any disruption, I slipped into the chair next to her. We got to talking afterward and … [Read more...]
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