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Fiction Friday: Bachelor Girl’s Guide to Murder

Every once in awhile there is a debut novel that I am super eager to read because of the buzz I’m hearing about it. The Bachelor Girl’s Guide to Murder by Rachel McMillan was one of those. I met Rachel at ACFW a couple years ago, and her personality was so fun, I was intrigued. Then I […]

Reading is the Best Teacher of Writing

I’m a huge believer that writers must read. All the time. In all genres, but particularly the ones they write. Read ABA. Read CBA. Read bestsellers. Read what works. Read what doesn’t. Why do I so firmly believe you have to read? Because it’s as you read that you will subconsciously learn the ways to […]

Fiction Friday: A Fool & His Monet

It’s book deadline day! This next book will be headed to my editor at some point today. Woot, woot! Writing this one has been such a learning journey for me. Did you know that writers get to learn with each book they write? We do! And since it’s a day to celebrate be sure to […]

Speed Blogging Tips for the Busy Blogger

Some debate the merits of blogging as part of a writer's platform, but many publishers and readers still want to see that an author has a permanent way to interact with readers. In an age where social media rules and uses constantly change, it's also a good idea to have a presence that you own. But what do you do on the days you forget to write? Or the days where nothing much comes to you that seems worth saying? Here are a few tips to help you over the hump.

Anticipating Changes in the Atmosphere

Do you ever get that sense that God is moving? That He is doing something that we might only have a foreshadowing of? Expectation: what is yours as it relates to God? #jesusiseverythingClick To Tweet On Saturday, my husband, older two kids, and I got to participate in the Outcry Tour. A tour of worship […]

Ebooks or Paperbacks?

The other day I woke up dreaming about the ebook v. paperback debate. It’s something authors do. Something readers probably understand. I am a give-me-a-physical-book-I-can-hold kind of reader. You see, while I’m an author I adore books! It’s not unusual for me to inhale two or three a week while managing the rest of my […]

Fiction Friday: Dressed for Death

Today I wanted to tell you about the latest book by one of my favorite mystery writers Julianna Deering. Dressed for Death is the perfect continuation of her Drew Farthering Mysteries. Be sure to read to the end because I loved this book so much I’m giving away a copy. You don’t want to miss […]

Tools that Help Me Remember Book Details

One of my authorly quirks is that I like to keep my chapters approximately the same length, and I like to see the word count grow. Here's a quick snapshot of my word count spreadsheet. In this one I also track the day that each chapter occurs.

Fiction Friday: Playing the Part

Today I want to introduce you to a book I've thoroughly enjoyed, but be sure to read to the end, because I'm celebrating my birthday with a book giveaway smorgasbord. It's my birthday, but you get the gifts.

What Writing Has Taught Me About God

I’m neck deep in edits and writing on a book that’s due in April, and the process is really reminding me why I love writing. Why I feel it is more than a job…it’s a calling more than a job or drudgery. Do any of these reasons resonate with you? 1) Writing has been a […]