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There’s one thing I’m not sure the average reader knows, and that is the amount of support, care, and encouragement between Christian writers. I can number my writing friends in the hundreds. On any given day I can request help and know I’ll have it. I can plead for prayer and know these amazing men… [Continue Reading]

This is the beginning of my “Behind the Scenes” interview series. My first victim, err, interview is with my editor at Moody Publishing, Andrew McGuire. Andy is a fun-loving guy who is great to work with. (Okay, and kinda smart too.) 1. Hi Andy. I know your most important role at Moody is helping me… [Continue Reading]

On a recent e-writers group that I’m a part of I was shocked to hear that other writers have the same uncertainities that I have. The truth is that award-winning, best-selling authors (who I tag behind with applause) often peer at their words on the page and think, “I should just go apply at Wal-mart… [Continue Reading]

Recently, I conducted a small blog survey, and I compiled a list favorite blogs from the survey participants, the American Christian Fiction Writers group. (My other two blogs at Gen X Parents and WriterQuotes were included too!). Here they are. I think you’re going to enjoy the fun and information! Novel Journey – Gina Holmes,… [Continue Reading]

Today I’m talking with TL Hines (Tony for short) concerning his new book Walking Lazarus. I received a pre-publication copy of this book, but unfortunately I haven’t read it yet . . . not because I didn’t want to. My fourteen-year-old daughter snagged it first. Then my husband. They both loved the book! Now, I… [Continue Reading]

Cool! I just found out my novel Dawn of a Thousand Nights is this week’s Good News Pick on DearReader.com To join the Good News Book Club, go here: To comment about Dawn of a Thousand Nights, go here: This is what Susan said about the DearReader.com program: “Now I have over 3,000 libraries, businesses,… [Continue Reading]

Many writers question if writer’s conferences are worth the money. Okay, you may have to take out a second mortgage, or dip into your child’s college fund, but here is my story . . . In 1994, I attended my first writer’s conference (Mt. Hermon). I was 22-years-old and pregnant with my THIRD child. I… [Continue Reading]

Hi friends! I’m looking to do a blog tour for my upcoming novel, Arms of Deliverance, due to be released in July. Please let me know if you’re interested in helping out. What you’ll get for participating:–Free book for blogger (you).–Free book for giveaway.–Link to Chapter 1 (Which you can post in part or whole… [Continue Reading]

Arms of DeliveranceChapter 1 Katrine squared her shoulders and instinctively pressed a hand to her stomach as she stepped through the open doors of the café, past the yellow sign that read NO JEWS ALLOWED. She paused as the strong aroma of coffee and cigarette smoke hit her face. Men and women clustered around tables…. [Continue Reading]

This week, Angie Hunt will be blogging author’s first lines from their works in progress. It’s a great lesson in how many ways there are to tell a story. I always enjoy seeing what’s in the works out there. http://alifeinpages.blogspot.com/ Here’s the first line to my soon-to-be-released novel, Arms of Deliverance. Katrine squared her shoulders… [Continue Reading]

Cory and Nathan with centurion at Holy Land Theme Park, Feb. 2006 Real Life for me today includes meeting my goal of writing 2,000 words AND celebrating my son’s 17th birthday! (You can read about Cory’s birth and the second “gift” God gave me that day at my Gen X Parents blog.) Real Life has… [Continue Reading]