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May 23, 2014
Inspiration Intoxication
I am currentlyworking on book #74. That’s a lot of stories and characters to try to remember. So many that I keep a spreadsheet of all of my major character names (heroes and heroines mostly but sometimes one or two other major characters, especially in my women’s fiction novels). I don’t want to risk reusing protagonist names.
I don’t worry too much about repeating the other characters’names. After all, you can have several guys named John in the same group. There’s no way you can populate ma...
The Books Authors Read: Elizabeth Sherrill
Elizabeth Sherrill is the author behind the classic best sellers The Hiding Place about Corrie ten Boom, The Cross and the Switchbladeabout David Wilkerson, and God’s Smuggler about Brother Andrew. She also is a longtime contributor to America’s best-loved inspirational magazine Guideposts, and best-selling devotional, “Daily Guideposts.”
What was your favorite book as a child?
Mary Poppins – which is why I hated the film of that name!
What book did you read that first made you want to be an aut...
May 22, 2014
Behind the Story of The Heart’s Pursuit
The folks at Litfuse Publicity asked me a few questions regarding the writing ofThe Heart’s Pursuit, and I thought it worthwhile to share with my blog readers. Hope you enjoy!
Maya Angelou once said, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
Where does a writer find inspiration? What’s the hardest part about writing a story? What do you hope your writing achieves? We’ve asked Robin Lee Hatcher, the author of The Heart’s Pursuit, to tell us the story behind the story.
T...
May 21, 2014
Christian Fiction Wednesday 05-21-2014
I know many authors of Christian fiction, and while I don’t have time to keep up with reading all of their books, I love to tell readers about them. Look for my posts about new and recent releases on most Wednesdays. You might find a new-to-you author or see a new release by an already favorite author. Happy reading!
~robin
SIDETRACKED
by Brandilyn Collins
When you live a lie for so long, it becomes a part of you. Like clothing first rough and scratchy, it eventually wears down, thins out. Sinks...
May 20, 2014
“The Heart’s Pursuit” Romantic Weekend Getaway Giveaway
Hey, friends.
In celebration of the release ofThe Heart’s Pursuit, I’m running a Romantic Weekend Getaway Giveaway. (Say that three times real fast! LOL!) The grand prize is a $200 Visa cashcard.
Lots of different ways to enter, beginning either by signing in with Facebook or signing in with your email address(for non-Facebook users).
From there you can earn additionalentries by sharing with friends, tweeting about the giveaway, signing up for my newsletter, getting my blog posts by email, joini...
May 19, 2014
Winner of the Books Authors Read giveaway
Congratulations to Mary H.
She has won a copy ofA Sensible Arrangement by Tracie Peterson.
Enjoy, Mary! An email has been sent to you with instructions for getting your prize.
~robin
May 17, 2014
The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Writers
I had plans to make great progress on my current manuscript this week. On my calendar, it seemed I would have plenty of uninterrupted quality writing time.
The best laid plans of mice and men … or rather, writers.
One kind of interruption after another pushed into my writing time all week long. The kind of interruptions that require immediate attention and can’t be ignored until the word quota is made. Sigh… I’ll have to hope for bonus words next week and pray for interruptions to be at a minim...
May 15, 2014
The Books Authors Read: Tracie Peterson
Tracie Peterson is the award-winning author of over eighty novels, both historical and contemporary. Her avid research resonates in her stories, as seen in her bestselling Heirs of Montana, and Alaskan Quest series. Tracie and her family make their home in Montana.
Visit Tracie’s Web site at www.traciepeterson.com.
What was your favorite book as a child?
Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott
What book did you read that first made you want to be an author?
Mother Goose
What was the last book you read,...
May 14, 2014
Christian Fiction Wednesday 05-14-14
I know many, many authors of Christian fiction, and while I don’t have time to keep up with reading all of their books, I love to tell readers about them. Look for my posts about new and recent releases on most Wednesdays. You just might find a new-to-you author or see a new release by an already favorite author. Happy reading!
~robin
DEADLY HUNT
by Margaret Daley
All bodyguard Tess Miller wants is a vacation. But when a wounded stranger stumbles into her isolated cabin in the Arizona mountains,...
May 13, 2014
The Heart’s Pursuit Releases Today
It’s here at last. The release ofThe Heart’s Pursuit. This book has been a long time coming. I won’t even tell you how long it took to go from signing thecontract with Zondervan (now part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing) and The Heart’s Pursuitarriving on shelves and on e-readers. It felt like an eternity.
But now it’s here with its absolutely to-die-for cover (thank you, thank you, thank you, KV!!!) and the book hasbeen garnering some terrific professional and reader reviews, which make...
