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June 9, 2015 By Julie Klassen

Anna Paulson interns for Julie Klassen. She graduated in May from Concordia University, St. Paul with a degree in English. Ernest Hemingway hunted lions in Africa and fought bulls in Spain, but when asked about the most frightening thing he had ever faced, he answered, “A blank sheet of paper.” As a writer and a recent college graduate, I relate to the anxiety of a white canvas fraught with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Writing Tagged With: Julie Klassen

My Latest Cover Story

June 4, 2015 By Karen Witemeyer

As authors, seeing the cover for the first time can either be a joyous occasion or cause for great despair. Thankfully, I've been blessed with some truly lovely covers. And when my editor asked if I wanted some behind the scenes candids she took during the photo shoot for A Worthy Pursuit, I jumped at the chance. It was even more fun to learn the story behind the models selected for the cover. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing Tagged With: A Worthy Pursuit, book cover art

4 Simple Ways Readers can Help Authors

May 28, 2015 By Cara Putman

Readers often ask me how they can help their favorite authors. I love to get that question because it is so very easy to help your favorite authors. Today I want to share a few of those with you.[Tweet "Love #Chrisfic? Today @Cara_Putman shares 4 ways #readers can help authors."] 1) If you read a book and like it, then please post reviews. Don't give spoiler details, but let other readers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: authors, cara putman, Readers

Sometimes Things Go Wrong

May 27, 2015 By Robin Lee Hatcher

Well, guess who thought today was Tuesday instead of Wednesday? Holidays do that to me a lot. Being a self-employed writer on a deadline, most holidays don't apply to me. I am usually working anyway. But if mail doesn't come, it feels like a Sunday and my inner clock gets off. Sometimes things go wrong. I am busy trying to wrap up revisions on the third book in the Kings Meadow Romance series, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing

Deadline Getaway

May 22, 2015 By Becky Wade

Over the years, I've heard of authors dashing off in search of solitude so that they can complete their manuscripts before their deadlines.  I remember Kristan Higgins talking about escaping to a scenic inn with gourmet food.  And I remember Deeanne Gist mentioning a stay in a remote cabin. Well, I went on a two-night deadline getaway this week.  Not to a charming inn or rustic cabin.  No, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: deadline, getaway, writing

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