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Character Inspiration

May 2, 2019 By Karen Witemeyer

When I first started writing, I never looked for inspiration images for my characters. I simply let them form in my mind and worked from there. However, when it came time to design my covers, my publishers kept asking for images of what my hero and heroine looked like as a starting point for selecting models for the photo shoots. I quickly learned that having images handy saved me time and effort … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Social Media, Writing Tagged With: Characters, More Than Words Can Say

Sneak Peek & Sale

April 4, 2019 By Karen Witemeyer

It's always exciting when a new book gets dressed up and ready for her big debut at the Reader's Ball. More Than Words Can Say has finished primping and is anxiously waiting for the carriage that will carry her to the Bookstore Ballroom. Unfortunately, that carriage ride is still two months away. But never fear . . . our little princess is a lady through and through. Because you are such … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Ebook Sale, Excerpt, More Than Meets The Eye, More Than Words Can Say

Cover Reveal, a Giant Giveaway, and Witemeyer Bargains

October 18, 2018 By Karen Witemeyer

Seeing a new cover for the first time is one of the biggest thrills an author can have. Or one of the biggest disappointments. Thankfully, I have never had a truly awful cover. There have been one or two I wasn't particularly ready to do handstands over, but for the most part, I've loved the covers Bethany House has created for my books. And the latest is one of my favorites. My heroine is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing Tagged With: Bargain Books, Cover Reveal, More Than Words Can Say, Scavenger Hunt

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