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How To Make The Most Out Of Your Christmas Writing

It’s the middle of summer, so why am I blogging about Christmas writing? I’m so glad you asked! Okay, it’s partly because I’ve been doing some Christmas in July book promotions, but that’s not the real reason. The real reason is that if you want to have quality writing done, edited, formatted, published, and ready to promote with pretty graphics, you have to start early. Like, in July. I actually work on my Christmas writing all year round. Good writing takes time. Every writer worth their sa...

Writing Prompts: 5 Reasons You Should Be Using Them

Do you use writing prompts as a regular part of your writing routine, or do you see them as a waste of time? If your answer was the latter, you are right where I used to be. The fact that other writers not only used writing prompts but bought books full of them completely baffled me. I thought they were just a time wasting strategy elementary teachers used to teach basic writing skills. Not something serious writers needed to mess with. Are Writing Prompts Really Worth It? However, after doin...

Pinterest Censorship And How To Respond

Earlier this month, there was a report released by CBN News about Pinterest. There was an investigation done by the website Project Veritas that revealed Pinterest was censoring some Christian terms in search results. You can read the full article, Pinterest Insider Reveals Company Censors Bible Verses, Christian Terms here. The bottom line was that when searching for terms that start with “Christian” Pinterest won’t auto-complete phrases. It also won’t do any Christian terminology as trendin...

Exposing Our Temptation To Sin & What To Do With It

I’m blogging over on Candidly Christian today about our temptation to sin. About our temptation to justify it. I mean… sometimes our struggles aren’t really wrong, right? The Bible never said drinking soda was a sin. Yet, my doctor (and my husband) both told me I needed to give up caffeine. Jesus never specifically said we couldn’t stop at Chick-Fil-A for a cookie. But Barbara had promised herself, and God, that she would cut back on sweets. So what do we do when the line isn’t clearly drawn?...

Book Brush Review

UPDATE: I am no longer recommending Book Brush. Because, there is more to being in business with authors than cool features, and that’s all Book Brush has to offer. They are lacking in honesty, integrity, and communication skills. To be clear, I do not support or endorse them in any way. Have you heard about the new 3D cover creator software called Book Brush? I recently had the opportunity to review it, and it’s super easy to use but also super overpriced. For years I’ve created my 3D book c...

Create Breathtaking Graphics With This 3D Cover Creator

Have you heard about the new 3D cover creator software called Book Brush? I recently had the opportunity to review it, and it’s super easy to use with virtually limitless possibilities. For years I’ve created my 3D book covers with eCover Authority. Which is a great tool, don’t get me wrong. However, what it takes multiple steps, and graphics made the correct size for upload to eCover Authority, I knocked out in seconds with Book Brush. Talk about a time saver. I will say that eCover Authorit...

Dear Mom… (And The Grace and Truth Link Up)

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. If your children are still little, you have probably been getting handwritten notes and crafts they created at school. Maybe some flowers or cards. On the bulletin board next to my desk I have a Mother̵...

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Grace and Truth and The Joy of Missing Out

I have been totally, and completely, overwhelmed this week. I started a new organization system at the end of last month that helped me feel like I got a handle on things… so what did I do? I took on more work. Now I feel like an organized sinkin...

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Grace and Truth for When You Feel Like You Don’t Belong

Have you ever walked into a room full of people and felt like you were completely alone? I have. Many, many times. I remember driving to the women’s Christmas party our church was hosting one year and giving myself a pep talk just so I wouldnR...

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Grace and Truth and The Shades of Love

The shades of love… if you’re wondering, I’m not talking about the 80’s dance music or lingerie. I’m talking about the varying degrees and different definitions we have for love. Most of us know that there are different ki...

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