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being an author

March 16, 2017 by Tricia Goyer 17 Comments

Ask Tricia: Time to Write

I get asked questions all the time. As a wife of twenty-six years, a mom of ten—seven having been adopted, a homeschooler and a writer of over 60 books people want to know how my life works. Here is one of those questions and my short answer. More to come in the coming weeks! How… [Continue Reading]

Filed Under: Ask Tricia, being an author, Sticky Post 3 Tagged With: ask tricia, balance, Mom, Writing


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September 27, 2016 by Tricia Goyer Leave a Comment

Multiple Choice Interview | Amish Reader

I recently had the pleasure of visiting AmishReader.com to answer a fun multiple-choice interview and to celebrate the release of Sewn with Joy. Read the interview below and make sure to enter their giveaway of a Whirley-Pop popcorn popper gift set, a $25 Amazon.com gift card, and two copies of Sewn with Joy! To get your name in the drawing, fill… [Continue Reading]

Filed Under: amish, being an author, Words Tagged With: amish reader, interview, pinecraft, sewn with joy


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April 21, 2016 by Tricia Goyer 17 Comments

Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #28

Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’ve just discovered the hunt, be sure to start at Stop #1, and collect the clues through all 33 stops, in order, so you can enter to win one of our top 3 grand prizes! The hunt BEGINS with Stop #1 at Lisa Bergren’s site. The hunt… [Continue Reading]

Filed Under: being an author, Words Tagged With: christian fiction scavenger hunt, giveaway, lisa bergren, making of a book cover, susan sleeman


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September 30, 2015 by Tricia Goyer 8 Comments

Periscope How-To for Authors

What is Periscope and how do I use it? Tricia Goyer shares a how-to tutorial for authors on her blog!

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]

Filed Under: being an author, secrets from the writer's chair, social media, Video, Words Tagged With: how to use periscope, periscope, periscope for authors, Social Media, social media for authors


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September 24, 2015 by Tricia Goyer 12 Comments

Writers, Do Not Give Up On The Book Of Your Heart

Writers, do not give up on the book on your heart! Are you ready to finish the book of your dreams? Tricia Goyer shares advice on her blog.

  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]

Filed Under: being an author, secrets from the writer's chair, Words Tagged With: being a writer, getting published, how to be a writer, how to get published, self-publishing


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May 29, 2015 by Tricia Goyer 1 Comment

The Brave Writer

I’ve never considered myself a brave person. I’m not one to bungee jump, and the best I’ve done on the ski slopes is the beginner’s run. (And with much trepidation at that!) Stepping out and deciding to pursuing writing was one of my bravest steps. Writing about the deep pain and struggles in my life—in… [Continue Reading]

Filed Under: balanced, being an author, Words Tagged With: being a write, being brace, brace decisions, steps of faith, trusting God, Writing


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May 28, 2015 by Tricia Goyer 1 Comment

The Forgotten War

The Forgotten War … ever heard of it? Yeah, I hadn’t really either. Beyond hearing about a For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway, I didn’t understand the time period or the events of this war. When I was researching for my World War II novel, Arms of Deliverance, one of the autobiographies I… [Continue Reading]

Filed Under: being an author, books, WWII Tagged With: Historical Fiction, spanish civil war, the forgotten war, Writing Historical Fiction, WWII


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May 11, 2015 by Tricia Goyer 2 Comments

How to Find Hope in the Darkness | Stories from WWII

In even the worst circumstances it’s possible to find hope in the darkness.  These stories helped me see the great hope even amidst the sadness and tragedy of war. I hope they bless you as much as they did me.   How to Find Hope in the Darkness With every one of the 12 hours… [Continue Reading]

Filed Under: being an author, books, WWII Tagged With: liberation of mauthausen, Mauthausen camp, verteran's stories, war stories, WWII


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April 17, 2015 by Tricia Goyer Leave a Comment

Day in the Life of a Best-Selling Author

How do you picture the day of a best-selling author? Sitting in a beautiful setting, sipping tea, reading classic literature, and penning prose? Or perhaps having time to sit and ponder major plot complexities. Or maybe … just breathing life to words on this page this way. In real life this was my day: 7:45… [Continue Reading]

Filed Under: being an author, Words Tagged With: being an author. words, daily schedule, day in the life of a writer, writer's life, Writing Desk


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April 7, 2015 by Tricia Goyer 2 Comments

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]

Filed Under: being an author, secrets from the writer's chair Tagged With: being a reader, Christian Fiction, impact of fiction, importance of reading christian fiction, power of stories


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March 27, 2015 by Tricia Goyer 2 Comments

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]

Filed Under: articles and blogs, being an author, my writing desk, secrets from the writer's chair, Words Tagged With: how to interview others, how to write nonfiction, interviewing tips, nonfiction, writing nonfiction


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