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September 23, 2011
American Christian Fiction Writers Conference - ACFW
I've been having so much fun meeting old friends and making new ones that I'm afraid I haven't taken many photos. Internet access is also difficult, but here are a few that I've managed to download. Later, I want to add a cool photo I took of The Arch emerging from the fog behind the state building. Tracie Peterson gave the opening address yesterday...very entertaining. Hopefully, later I'll get
September 20, 2011
On the Road...
I'm on my way to the American Christian Fiction Writers' Conference (ACFW), after a stressful day yesterday rebooking a flight that Air Canada cancelled in a pre-emptive measure in case their flight attendants went on strike...which they didn't!!!
I'm convinced God has a reason for that turn of events, but I hope it wasn't to improve my patience, or I failed miserably. Eileen suggested it's so I
I'm convinced God has a reason for that turn of events, but I hope it wasn't to improve my patience, or I failed miserably. Eileen suggested it's so I
Join me...
at Margie Lawson's Alumni Blog today where she'll be dissecting samples of Deep Cover using her deep editing methods and talking about (I hope!) how I empowered my character's emotions using the methods she teaches.
Jessica Nelson also has a profile of the book up on her blog called Booking It. Thanks Jessica!
And Susan Sleeman of Suspense Zone wrote a review. Yee! This is a cool site for
Jessica Nelson also has a profile of the book up on her blog called Booking It. Thanks Jessica!
And Susan Sleeman of Suspense Zone wrote a review. Yee! This is a cool site for
September 19, 2011
WHY SOME TITLES ALMOST ALWAYS SELL WELL
For the past week, my editor and I have been mulling over title ideas for the third book in my undercover cops series.
Killer Bunnies
We all know that titles are meant to hook readers into picking up the book. Some titles shock, others offer an intriguing play on words, some tug at our heart strings. What many readers don't realize is that oftentimes, an author's suggested or preferred title
Killer Bunnies
We all know that titles are meant to hook readers into picking up the book. Some titles shock, others offer an intriguing play on words, some tug at our heart strings. What many readers don't realize is that oftentimes, an author's suggested or preferred title
September 17, 2011
The Real Story...
Thank you to everyone who hazarded a guess yesterday as to why my daughter was duct taped to a chair. I loved your creativity! I decided to share the answer here, but if you'd like to read the rest of the post on Five Ways to Improve Your Characterization, you can check it out at Jaunty Quills
The real story...the other night my daughter and son were sitting in the room below my office when my
The real story...the other night my daughter and son were sitting in the room below my office when my
September 15, 2011
Fun Friday - Getting into Character?
Let me start by assuring you that I DID NOT duct tape my daughter to the chair. Honest!
And isn't Bella a true hero--um, heroine--to try to free her?
Before I tell you what's going on at the whacky author's house, I want to give all of you a chance to guess. Let's have some creative fun.
Your turn: What do you think is going on?
Then...join me tomorrow at Jaunty Quills where the answer
And isn't Bella a true hero--um, heroine--to try to free her?
Before I tell you what's going on at the whacky author's house, I want to give all of you a chance to guess. Let's have some creative fun.
Your turn: What do you think is going on?
Then...join me tomorrow at Jaunty Quills where the answer
September 14, 2011
Join me...
at author Lyn Cote's blog today where I'm talking about the strongest woman I know, friend and author of Finding Glory in the Thorns, Lisa Jamieson.
September 13, 2011
Finish Well
As I marveled at the glorious colors of the setting sun, the words “Finish Well” flashed through my mind.
As I watched the colors deepen and grow more vivid, it occurred to me that it was the contrast to the growing darkness that made them all the more brilliant. And my thoughts turned to my friend Kate as they have so often these past weeks, and how even in the darkest days of her illness her spirit shone so brightly.
Today, if you feel the darkness closing in on you, remember the glory of the sunset God desires to paint on the canvas of your life, remember his promise to never leave you or forsake you…
And finish well.
As I watched the colors deepen and grow more vivid, it occurred to me that it was the contrast to the growing darkness that made them all the more brilliant. And my thoughts turned to my friend Kate as they have so often these past weeks, and how even in the darkest days of her illness her spirit shone so brightly.
Today, if you feel the darkness closing in on you, remember the glory of the sunset God desires to paint on the canvas of your life, remember his promise to never leave you or forsake you…
And finish well.
September 12, 2011
Join me...
at The Craftie Ladies of Love Inspired Romance today for a fun look at where my character ideas come from. Not from where you might expect!
September 11, 2011
Faith, Hope and Love
Thank you to all who shared their ideas for my book signing on Friday, and to those who prayed me through it. (For those who don’t follow my FB updates, a dear writing friend had died the night before.)
I’m happy to report that the event was wonderfully attended. My local writing friends came out in full support in Kate’s stead, and I didn’t cry once. I had so much fun meeting new readers who’d read about the event in the newspaper.
Since Mondays are dedicated to character discussions related to Deep Cover, today, I’d like to talk about the dove pictured on the front cover.
I’m happy to report that the event was wonderfully attended. My local writing friends came out in full support in Kate’s stead, and I didn’t cry once. I had so much fun meeting new readers who’d read about the event in the newspaper.
Since Mondays are dedicated to character discussions related to Deep Cover, today, I’d like to talk about the dove pictured on the front cover.
