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Does Writing Ever Get Easier?

July 13, 2016 By Robin Lee Hatcher

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...]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Heart Rings, You'll Think of Me

Life Cycle of a Novel

July 8, 2016 By Becky Wade

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...]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: life cycle of a novel, publishing

Welcome Guest – Leanne Smith

June 29, 2016 By Karen Witemeyer

  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...]

Filed Under: Friendship, Reading, Writing Tagged With: Leanne Smith, Leaving Independence

New covers and old pies

June 21, 2016 By Tamera Alexander

A cover—and pie recipe—reveal! I'm thrilled to share my next cover with you guys. A Note Yet Unsung, the third Belmont Mansion novel, releases in January 2017. So what do you think? Coming January 2017 Belle Meade novel #3 About A Note Yet Unsung: A master violinist trained in Vienna, Rebekah Carrington manages to wheedle her way into an audition with the Maestro at the newly-formed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Recipes, Writing

My Experience Publishing My First Indie Book

June 17, 2016 By Jody Hedlund

As you know, my book FOREVER SAFE released at the beginning of June. It’s the 4th book in my Beacons of Hope lighthouse series. I’ve been delighted to discover that readers are enjoying this particular book just as much as the previous books in the serious. In fact, some readers are liking it even better: “Every book I read by Jody Hedlund is a winner and this one may be my favorite one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Indie Publishing, Jody Hedlund, Lighthouse Romance

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