Janet Dean's Blog, page 9

If you struggle with Author Speak...

I'm in Seekerville this morning, defining craft terms. Granted the definitions are only the tip of the iceberg but I hope this check list will be useful for writers.

www.seekerville.blogspot.com

Thanks!

Blessings, Janet

The Substitute Bride has a cover!

I'm super excited to post the cover of The Substitute Bride, releasing February 2010! The bride is Elizabeth Manning Logan, right off the train and still holding the lily of the valley bouquet she carried at her nuptials. Ted Logan's mail-order bride carries some secrets, too, but then so does he. Guess you could say their marriage has it's stormy moments. :-) But I guarantee a happy ending! Blessings, Janet

A Lesson in the Pumpkin Patch

I wrote this essay several years ago after a precious time with our family in a pumpkin patch. I hope you enjoy reading about that day, as much as I enjoyed the lesson it taught me.

Blessings, Janet

A few years ago our family headed out on a crisp, sunny day in October for our annual visit to a pumpkin patch. We'd selected a new patch that we'd heard about from friends who promised it full of great big pumpkins. When we arrived, an attendant directed us where to park in the sea of vehicles in t...

Bald eagle sighting

My husband and I were out for a leisurely drive in the country to look at the Fall leaves. Ahead of us, we saw this large shape alongside the road. About the time we spotted it, it flew. The large size and white head and tail told us we'd seen a bald eagle.

At the spot where we'd seen the eagle was a opposum. I didn't realize eagles ate dead creatures. This opposum wasn't playing dead.

We drove on past, then returned, hoping to get an even closer look. As we approached, the eagle veered and fle...

Book In A Week in Seekerville

If you've ever considered the "Book in a Week" challenge, here's a chance to get in on the fun. Visit www.seekervilleblogspot.com and sign up.

Read the daily posts giving tips for writing fast. Here's the schedule:

Monday: BIAW Day 1, Camy Tang presents, Right Brain, Left Brain.

Tuesday: BIAW Day 2, Cheryl Wyatt presents, Productivity. How to get the editor off your shoulder to spit out the first draft. Cheryl will also be giving away a copy of Noah Lukeman's, The First Five Pages.

Wednesday: BIA...

American Christian Writers Conference and beautiful Colorado

I'm back home after spending four fabulous days at the ACFW conference in Denver. I attended workshops, met with my editor and agent, and was inspired by testimonies of attendees and keynote speaker, Debbie Macomber.







I had a blast connecting with fifteen precious friends, the Seekers, and a few of the Seeker husbands. I also had dinner with many Love Inspired authors, wonderful women all. Here the Seekers squeeze together for a group photo.







The book signing and Award Ceremony on Saturday were...

For a chance to win Courting the Doctor's Daughter

If you haven't read the second book in the Courting series, and would like a chance to win a copy of Courting the Doctor's Daughter , visit Missy Tippen's blog and leave a comment at:

http://lifewithmissy.blogspot.com/2009/08/welcome-janet-dean-win-copy-of-her-book.html

Thanks for your interest in my books!

Blessings, Janet

CMA is a Maggie and ACFW BOTY finalist!!

I'm thrilled to report that my debut, Courting Miss Adelaide, is a finalist in two wonderful contests:





American Christian Fiction Writers Book of the Year in the Best Debut category.


Georgia Romance Writers Maggies in the Inspirational category.
Thanks to all the judges and coordinators!
Blessings, Janet

Harlequin's 60th Anniversary celebration at Don's Books

As part of the fun during the two-day celebration of Harlequin's 60th Anniversary at Don's Books in Kokomo, IN, I'm signing Courting Miss Adelaide and Courting the Doctor's Daughter from 11:30-2:00, along with Blythe Gifford, Jade Lee, Dana Corbit, Denise Lynn and Lori Foster. Hope you can stop by!

Blessings, Janet

New winner for Deadly Intent

I didn't hear from Tammy so have drawn another name. Karin is the new winner of Camy Tang's Deadly Intent. Congratulations, Karin! I'll be in touch. Thanks again to all who entered.

Blessings, Janet