Are you free Friday, May 22? I have some really exciting news. Join me for the Sister Circle Online Event! My friend Chrystal Evans Hurst is getting her sister circle together to help you take time to nourish your soul, challenge your mind, and choose to live. And… I’m joining her! There are… [Continue Reading]
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Writer Wednesday with Jen Babakhan
Today on Writer Wednesday we welcome Jen Babakhan, author of Detoured. Enter below for a chance to win a copy of Detoured! Winner will be e-mailed. Note: This post contains affiliate links. Writer Wednesday with Jen Babakhan: A Day in the Life 7am-9am: Most days I wake up about an hour before my boys (ages… [Continue Reading]
Get My WWII Liberators Series for a Song
I get asked all the time which one of the books I’ve written is my favorite. Picking a favorite one of my books would be like trying to pick a favorite one of my children, but I narrowed it down and chose this series because of the men who made it possible to write. About… [Continue Reading]
Writer Wednesday: Amy Clipston
Congratulations to the following winners: Jackie Smith for winning a copy of Perennials! Michelle Cefalu for winning a copy of Talking to Jesus! Stephanie Halcomb for winning a copy of Give Your Kids a Break! Winners, please e-mail your mailing address to my assistant Christen (amy@triciagoyer.com). Enter below for a chance to win a copy… [Continue Reading]
Writer Wednesday: Julie Cantrell
Congratulations to Laura Hix for winning a copy of The Austen Escape! Please e-mail your mailing address to my assistant Christen (amy@triciagoyer.com). Enter below for a chance to win a copy of Julie Cantrell’s Perennials! What was your favorite book as a child? My mother gave me such a gift by teaching me to value books. She… [Continue Reading]
Periscope How-To for Authors
Periscope is one of the best things happening on social media right now. I’m just getting started, but I’ve looking forward to the possibilities! Pericope helps authors send their message into the world in a personal way. Who better to tell your story than you can? Who better to share your content or your passion?… [Continue Reading]
Writers, Do Not Give Up On The Book Of Your Heart
Do you have a book that you’ve been wanting to write? Do you think it’s a great idea, but it’s hard convincing a publisher the same? Do you feel discouraged and want to quit? Today I want to talk to writers to encourage you, writers do not give up on the book of your… [Continue Reading]
Advice to My Younger {Writer} Self
I’m sure all my fiction writer friends agree that one of the questions we get asked the most is, “How do you write a novel?” First, because readers are curious as to how a story that is fresh and exciting and filled with true-to-life characters comes out of an author’s mind. Second, because they have… [Continue Reading]
The Spiritual Life of a Reader
I remember the first Christian novel I ever read. It was Love Comes Softly by Jeanette Oke. I was in high school, and my spiritual life was a mess. Around this time I was also reading things like The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough and Pet Cemetery by Steven King—books that truly vexed my soul. Reading… [Continue Reading]
Interviewing Tips for Nonfiction {Plus FREE Printable!}
I’ve been honored over the years to interview hundreds of people for articles, blogs, and books! A few of my non-fiction projects are Teen Mom, You’re Stronger Than You Think, Life, In Spite of Me and Plain Faith. Throughout the years I’ve learned how to create a better interview—one that will make the subject comfortable and… [Continue Reading]
Books: Snapshots of Our Lives
John and I are in the process of adopting four girls, ages 14, 12, 12, and 10, from the foster care system. They are beautiful, smart, and funny. We’ve had two day visits and one weekend visit with them, and John and I are just scratching the surface at discovering who these amazing young women… [Continue Reading]