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August 24, 2022 by Tricia Goyer 6 Comments

Writer’s Desk with Mandy Boerma

The Writer’s Desk with Mandy Boerma

When Mandy Boerma isn’t hanging out at her favorite coffee shop writing, she’s a busy mom. After meeting Prince Charming, they started their own version of Happily Ever in the Florida Panhandle. Nothing compares to life at the beach. While those early days included romantic sunset walks with sand between their toes, days are now filled with sandcastles, swimming, and school. Mom duties fill Mandy’s days. You know them all— cooking, cleaning, chauffeuring, organizing, helping at school, all the lessons, and practices, homework, etc. And because that’s not enough, she also teaches piano, normally with coffee in hand.

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A return to the past sparks a new future…

International hotel manager Ben Carter is not sticking around Hearts Bend. He’s just home to sell the inn he inherited from his grandparents. The place holds all his best memories—especially the ones that include regular summer guest Cami Jackson. But she’s been out of his life for years, and she’s not coming back…

Real estate developer Cami Jackson is ready to take over as VP of her father’s company. When the Hearts Bend Inn comes on the market, she wants to swoop it up, if only because of the sweet memories of her favorite summers. The last thing she expects to find is her first love back to sign on the dotted line.

But for her father, the inn holds memories of a terrible tragedy, and he wants to kill the deal. An impulsive decision could turn into a lost-but-found dream…but only if Ben and Cami can keep the past from tearing them apart—again.

A heart-healing story of second chances set in the charming town of Hearts Bend!

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Q&A with Mandy Boerma

TG: Everyone always asks for an interesting fact, we’re going to flip the question. What is one boring fact about yourself?

MB: I’m pretty boring as it is. I mean, I brush my teeth three times a day. I drink coffee, and I put my pants on one leg at a time. I guess you could say, I wear contacts. My favorite color is pink, but I prefer to wear black.

TG: Where did you get the inspiration for You’ll Be Mine?

MB: I found my inspiration within Rachel’s books set in Hearts Bend. I love to dig into a bad guy, so I wanted to know more about the infamous Brant Jackson. Turns out he has a family, and so that was what started the plotting of the story.

TG: Do you have any habits or rituals as a writer?

MB: I love to write at JoJo’s, a local coffee shop. I start by ordering coffee. I like a light roast with a splash of half and half. I clear my inbox, send a few messages, and dive in.

TG: What habits would you encourage others to take up to be a more productive writer?

MB: I love a set pattern. Coffee. Emails. Messages. Write. But honestly? The best habit to have is to just sit down and write.

TG: What do you snack on or drink while writing?

MB: I try not to snack, but I do drink coffee. Sometimes I switch to hot tea if I’m spending a lot of time writing, but coffee is my go-to.

TG: How do you overcome writer’s block?

MB: I like to take a walk. Read a book. Play the piano. Anything other than sit and stare at a blank page, or a blinking cursor.

TG: Are you an “edit-as-you-go” writer or do you wait until the very end before you do any editing?

MB: Both?

TG: What would you say is the most common mistake new writers make?

MB: I’m still a new writer! I feel like I make a bunch of mistakes. I’m not sure what’s most common.

TG: What is the best piece of writing advice you’re ever received?

MB: Just do it. Seriously, sit yourself down and write.

TG: What is coming up next for you?

MB: I’m working on another book with Sunrise Publishing. This time I will be in Heritage, Michigan—Tari Faris’s fictional town. I love this small town, and Tari is truly amazing. I’m really excited to continue working with Carrie Padgett in this new location.

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May 18, 2022 by Tricia Goyer 26 Comments

Writer’s Desk with Gabrielle Meyer

The Writer’s Desk with Gabrielle Meyer

Gabrielle Meyer lives in central Minnesota on the banks of the upper Mississippi River with her husband and four children. As an employee of the Minnesota Historical Society, she fell in love with the rich history of her state and enjoys writing fictional stories inspired by real people, places, and events. Connect with Gabrielle on her website, Instagram, Facebook, BookBub, and sign up for her newsletter.

Q&A with Gabrielle Meyer

TG: Everyone always asks for an interesting fact, we’re going to flip the question. What is one boring fact about yourself?

GM: I live less than a mile from where I was born and less than half a mile from where I grew up.

TG: Where did you get the inspiration for When the Day Comes?

GM: I’ve always been a fan of time-travel books and movies, but one of the things that most of them have in common is the protagonist falls into another time period and struggles to get back to their “normal” life.

As I was thinking about this one day, a thought came to me: what if the person’s “normal” life was both time periods? What if they fell asleep and woke up in their other life, going back and forth each day? Instead of struggling to get back to “normal,” what if they had to choose between two equally fulfilling lives? The moment I began to think about it, my imagination went wild with possibilities.

TG: Do you have any habits or rituals as a writer?

GM: I can’t think of any. I started writing when my children were seven, five, two, and two, and I learned very quickly that if I wanted to find time to write, I had to be flexible. I’ve written in almost every room of our house, with televisions blaring, children and pets climbing over me, in the midst of Nerf-bullet fights, neighborhood children running in and out, kids pounding on the piano, and my husband remodeling in the next room. I’ve written in restaurants, coffee shops, libraries, gymnasiums, vehicles, parks, churches, and by the beach. All I need is a computer and my phone (to look up research questions).

TG: What habits would you encourage others to take up to be a more productive writer?

GM: It’s the age-old debate between plotting or pantsing through a story—but the reason I can write six books a year is because I plot before I start writing. I have a rough outline of my story laid out, with character sketches, so when I sit down to write, I know where my story is going and what I need to accomplish that day. It also eliminates a lot of revisions, which gives me time to work on a new story.

TG: What do you snack on or drink while writing?

GM: A glass of water, but that’s about it. As a mom of four teens and preteens who homeschools, I only get about three hours to work a day, so my writing time has to be productive. When I sit down to write, I usually keep my hands on the keyboard the entire time! I might stop between scenes to grab a sip of water, but that’s about it.

TG: How do you overcome writer’s block?

GM: I plot out my story, scene by scene, so I have a rough overview. I’ve never had writer’s block because I know exactly where the story needs to go next.

TG: Are you an “edit-as-you-go” writer or do you wait until the very end before you do any editing?

GM: Each day, I try to write at least one chapter (about 3,500 words). The next day, before I write, I read and edit what I wrote the day before. It helps refresh my memory and bring me back into the right frame of mind for my character. When I’m done with the book, I go back through one more time and edit it again.

TG: What would you say is the most common mistake new writers make?

GM: Staying with the same story for too long. I’ve seen some writers who have worked on the same story for five-ten years. The best thing you can do is set that story aside and start on the next one, and then the next. You grow as a writer with each story. After you have a few under your belt, go back and revise that first story with all the skills you’ve developed.

TG: What is the best piece of writing advice you’re ever received?

GM: Use your disappointments and rejections to fuel your passion, don’t let them derail you.

TG: What is coming up next for you?

GM: I just finished the second book in my Timeless Series, releasing with Bethany House in May 2023. I’m now working on one of two cozy mysteries I’m writing for Guideposts and then I have two more Love Inspired romances to write this year.

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How will she choose, knowing all she must sacrifice?

Libby has been given a powerful gift: to live one life in 1774 Colonial Williamsburg and the other in 1914 Gilded Age New York City. When she falls asleep in one life, she wakes up in the other. While she’s the same person at her core in both times, she’s leading two vastly different lives.

In Colonial Williamsburg, Libby is a public printer for the House of Burgesses and the Royal Governor, trying to provide for her family and support the Patriot cause. The man she loves, Henry Montgomery, has his own secrets. As the revolution draws near, both their lives—and any hope of love—are put in jeopardy.

Libby’s life in 1914 New York is filled with wealth, drawing room conversations, and bachelors. But the only work she cares about—women’s suffrage—is discouraged, and her mother is intent on marrying her off to an English marquess. The growing talk of war in Europe only complicates matters.

But Libby knows she’s not destined to live two lives forever. On her twenty-first birthday, she must choose one path and forfeit the other—but how can she choose when she has so much to lose in each life?

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August 18, 2021 by Tricia Goyer 21 Comments

Writer’s Desk with Morgan L. Busse

I am so excited to feature Morgan L. Busse, author of the new book Secrets in the Mist, on this week’s writer’s desk.

Writer’s Desk with Morgan L. Busse

Later this week, I have the opportunity to interview Morgan about her new book — and would love for you to join us! Make sure you’re in the Avid Readers of Christian Fiction Facebook group to be able to watch (plus we’ll be taking questions from those that are joining live). But first, a little more about Morgan.

Morgan L. Busse is a writer by day and a mother by night. She is the author of the Follower of the Word series, The Soul Chronicles, and The Ravenwood Saga. She is a three-time Christy Award finalist and winner of both the INSPY and the Carol Award for best in Christian speculative fiction. During her spare time she enjoys playing games, taking long walks, and dreaming about her next novel.

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Q&A with Morgan L. Busse

Do you have a writing routine? When/Where do you write?

Definitely yes! With a pastor husband and four teens, I need a routine, or I would never write! Here’s my typical day: after my kids and husband take off for school and work, I sit down and spend quiet time with God so my heart and soul are prepared for the day. Then I get my cup of tea and sit down at my computer in my office and start typing. I’m a slow writer, so I write only 500-1k words a day, but they’re usually very clean and I rarely go down rabbit holes, so when I’m done, I have a clean draft. Usually, this takes me all morning. Then I spend an hour or two on marketing, social media, or other writing-related stuff.

When are you most productive?

Morning. By afternoon, my brain is exhausted. Nighttime is when I might pull up the chapter I wrote that morning and see how it sounds in my head.

What do you snack on or drink while writing?

Tea or coffee. I love sipping on something hot and delicious while I type away!

How do you overcome writer’s block?

I usually don’t get writer’s block because I have most of the story plotted out. However, there are days when I can see the scene in my head, but the words won’t come, so I will jump ahead in the story and write a different chapter, one that I can both envision and I have the words for. Other times I will take a shower or go for a walk to clear my head. If my creativity feels depleted, I will step away and recharge either by reading a book, watching a movie, or playing a game.

What is your outlining process? Are you a pantser/plotter or something in between?

I am a plotter. But I’m not a detailed plotter. More like I know all the main events, how I want to start, and where I want to stop. I liken it to a map. However, there are times when I get into the thick of the story that my characters will surprise, much in the same way when you enter a forest with a map, you start to see the details more clearly (you see the trees, hear the birds, find the best picnic spot, get caught in a storm). It’s the right combo of knowing where I’m going, but can still be thrilled by discovery when I write.

Best advice for someone who is just starting out.

Practice. Writing improves with practice, just like a pianist gets better with practice. Then go to writing conferences, follow writing blogs, and purchase a few good writing books. Those will help you learn your craft, but then you need to put what you learned into practice. And the second piece of advice: allow yourself some grace. You are learning many things at once. Slowly add one thing at a time and before you know it, you can write dialogue, description, and plot without having to think a lot about it.

Quickfire questions:
Favorite to binge-watch: Lord of the Rings
Currently reading: I’m in between books. The last book I read was These War-Torn Hands, a great Arthurian Legend retelling in the Old West.
Favorite Song: Morning Vibes on Youtube.
Favorite Starbucks: Cinnamon Dolce Latte

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What’s lurking in the Mist is the least of their worries…

In a world where humanity lives in the sky to escape a deadly mist below, Cass’s only goal is survival. That is, until she finds a job on the airship Daedalus as a diver. Now she explores ruined cities, looking for treasure and people’s lost heirlooms until a young man hires her to find the impossible: a way to eradicate the Mist.

Theodore Winchester is a member of one of the Five Families that rule the skies. Following in his father’s footsteps, he searches for the source of the Mist and hopes to stop the purges used to control overpopulation. But what he finds are horrifying secrets and lethal ambition. If he continues his quest, it could mean his own death.

The Mist is rising and soon the world will be enveloped in its deadly embrace, turning what’s left of humanity into the undead.

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March 10, 2021 by Tricia Goyer 18 Comments

Writer’s Desk with Sheri Rose Shepherd

You are in for a treat this week! Today we’re featuring Sheri Rose Shepherd here on Writer’s Desk. Friday, you’ll get to listen to Sheri and my conversation on Walk it Out with Tricia Goyer on how our invisible God can become most visible when he is our only hope. Then tune in next week for a LIVE conversation with Sheri on Facebook! It’s going to be so much fun. But first, let me introduce you to Sheri.

For the past 30 years, Sheri has been in full-time ministry as a best-selling author, speaker to tens of thousands each year, and the founder of His Princess Ministries. Her latest book is Beyond the White Picket Fence: What to do When Your Life is Dismantled.

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Q&A with Sheri Rose Shepherd

Do you have a writing routine? When/Where do you write?

I write in my car parked at the beach looking at the ocean so I can stay totally focused. Like any woman, if I’m at home I’ll get distracted with the many things I think I have to do and then my writing doesn’t work in a flow and focus.

When are you most productive?

I am 100% when I’ve had a really good quiet time with the Lord and a great walk with my praise music. I feel the most inspired and productive following those. And of course, a good night’s sleep and a healthy diet—especially while I’m fighting cancer.

What do you snack on or drink while writing?

That’s a funny question because my friends tease me about this. I always have three drinks going when I’m writing. A warm drink, a protein drink, and a big bottle of water.

How do you overcome writer’s block?

I definitely get writers’ block. For me, it may be more than most writers because I have dyslexia, and I speak all of my books. So, as I said in the above question when I am prayed up and I believe that God is speaking to me, I speak the books.

What is your outlining process?

I write like people build a puzzle. I have to get all the corner pieces in the outside before I fill in the inside. So, I have to put together a chapter outline first. I need to know where I’m going from the beginning to the end before I start filling in the pages of each chapter.

When/Where do you get your best ideas?

I get all of my book ideas when I’m at a speaking event in a book line. Because when I see a need, my heart is broken for the woman or a young girl who is in front of me. Somehow God always puts it on my heart to write a book to bring practical and powerful scriptural inspiration and to teach how to act of faith.

Best advice for someone who is just starting out.

I feel the two keys for anybody to write a book is they need to be broken for what they’re writing for, and passionate about what they’re writing about. They have to have a deep conviction that it’s something that people need and that the book will meet that need. I also would start a blog if I were a brand-new writer and test out concepts to see the response before I write a book.

What is the last thing you binge-watched:

Okay, don’t laugh at me; but, I love the Jetsons and the Flintstones and I Love Lucy. I am almost 60, and I feel like I’d like to vacation from my problems when I watch any TV, which I rarely watch. My TV is never on unless I’m purposely trying to watch something really refreshing that kind of removes me from reality, refreshes me, and makes me laugh.

Favorite book(s):

Well honestly because I’m dyslexic I don’t read! I always joke around that I’m the best-selling author that has written more books than I’ve ever read. I do have the Bible on audio, and I listen to it every morning on a wonderful app. And my favorite thing is when one of my friends will read to me from books they enjoy. Even when I’m writing a book, I have my friends come over and read to me what I wrote so I can hear it in order to be able to edit it with them.

What books are currently on your nightstand:

I have a beautiful large print Bible on my nightstand and my large iPad that helps me see what I’m reading because it’s a reversed out black background with big white letters. I was blessed to learn that from the writing coach that works with dyslexics.

Favorite song right now:

There’s a super fun song out right now that’s kind of country Christian. It’s called “I need a Holy Ghost.” My grandkids and I love this song and they love dancing for Jesus to the song.

Favorite thing to order at Starbucks (or wherever you get your coffee/tea fix!):

I’m not much of a coffee drinker but I make really good healthy bone broth, protein powder, caramel-flavored latte with coconut milk at home. That’s definitely my favorite. I found a healthy way to enjoy it, especially when I am fighting cancer. I try not to do a lot of coffee, but I love going to Starbucks because I love their cups of ice. So, I’ll always go in there and order a large cup of ice…something about their ice is magical to me, and just going into Starbucks makes me feel at home.

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Has Your Life Just Been Turned Upside Down?

You shouldn’t have to go through a devastating crisis alone. You need a friend to come alongside you to help you heal and find hope again. Sheri Rose Shepherd, author of the bestselling His Princess series (more than a million copies sold), knows exactly what it’s like to have your life torn apart and your dreams shattered.

Beyond the White Picket Fence is a lesson-filled love letter to anyone trapped in a pit of pain. Whether you are going through divorce, betrayal, abandonment, or disease, there is a way to come through it to find an even better, stronger you.

God will not waste pain, and His promises will prove true when you’re on the other side of this season. This book will help you gain an eternal perspective and provide you with everyday survival skills to work with until you are thriving again.

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Walk It Out #121: Put Your Pen to Paper with Kennisha Griffin

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Put Your Pen to Paper with Kennisha Griffin

Does your story matter? You know my answer is a great big YES! Sometimes we feel silly for taking time to put our words—our stories—on paper, but my friend Kennisha Griffin is the first to say that your story is a GIFT to the world.

A professional writer and mom of six, Kennisha is the first to admit the balance isn’t easy. Raising kids and writing books means pouring into each, yet Kennisha knows that it’s worth it. If God has given you a story to write it’s for a reason.

If you’re curious about writing, or you just want to know if it’s possible to raise kids AND work at home, you’ll find many, many great tips in this week’s podcast!

Who is Kennisha Griffin?

Kennisha Griffin is the author of six inspirational books. She has written both fiction and non-fiction books that speak about family togetherness and hope after trauma. She and her husband, Cody, live in Waco, Texas, with their six children.

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About the Book:

“Writing a book is one of life’s most prestigious accomplishments; however, many times, a writer faces fear and a host of obstacles. Unfortunately, many aspiring authors reach a stopping point and never return to their manuscripts to finish. Some don’t even begin writing, and they have amazing ideas. If you fit into any of these categories, I have good news for you. You can write your book. Your dream can come true.”In Put Your Pen to Paper, inspirational author, speaker, and literary coach Kennisha Griffin teaches you how to navigate through writing challenges, stay motivated, and jumpstart your exciting new career as a published author. She offers professional and powerful keys that help writers overcome obstacles like writer’s block, and create the book they’ve always wanted to write.

Walk It Out Scripture

A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart. Matthew 12:35

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Resources, books, and links mentioned in this episode:

Put Your Pen to Paper | Kennisha Griffin
My Writing Mentor (is now Write that Book with Tricia Goyer!!)
Once Upon a Child | Kennisha Griffin
Simply Wisdom | Kennisha Griffin
Awakened | Kennisha Griffin
Balanced | Tricia Goyer

Writer’s Desk Issue No: 10: James L. Rubart

We’re so excited to have James L. Rubart featured on this week’s writer’s desk. James L. Rubart is 28 years old, but lives trapped inside an older man’s body. He thinks he’s still young enough to water ski like a madman and dirt bike with his two grown sons. He’s the best-selling, Christy Hall of Fame, CAROL, INSPY, and RT Book Reviews award-winning author of ten novels and loves to send readers on mind-bending journeys they’ll remember months after they finish his stories. He’s also a branding expert, audiobook narrator, and co-founder with his son, Taylor, of the Rubart Writing Academy. He lives with his amazing wife on a small lake in eastern Washington. Be sure to stick around until the end of the post for more about his two novels we’re featuring today plus a chance to win a copy of each!

Do you have a writing routine? When/Where do you write?

I’m a pantser as I craft my stories and a pantser when it comes to my writing routine. Some days it’s 20 minutes. Other days it’s five hours. I write in what my wife calls my Shed Quarters. We bought a storage shed from the local hardware store and I took our old deck and refinished all the boards and turned it into the walls of my shed. I sit there in my comfy dark brown leather chair, shut out the word, and write.

When are you most productive?

Usually the heart of the day, so 10 am – 3 pm.

What do you snack on or drink while writing?

For some reason, I have to be eating David’s Jumbo Sunflower Seeds when I write. I buy the bulk package from Amazon and off I go.

How do you overcome writer’s block?

I’ve never had it. A long time ago a writing mentor of mine said writer’s block is simply an unwillingness to go to the deep places, face the pain of those places and process it on paper. Although it’s never easy, I feel I’ve always been willing to go to those broken parts of myself, and maybe that’s why I’ve always had words come bubbling up from the basement.

What is your outlining process? Are you a pantser/plotter or something in between?

As I mentioned, I’m a pantser. I’ll write down whatever movie is playing in my mind no matter where it’s happening in the novel. But at a certain point, I have to organize my story. The way I’ve done it for years is to take a huge whiteboard and write all my scenes on sticky notes. (One or two lines to recall the scene.) Then I put them all up on the board and start shifting the scenes around till the order is right, then I fill in the missing pieces.

Best advice for someone who is just starting out.

Invest in a good pair of athletic shoes. Put them on. The turn and run in the opposite direction as fast as you can. I’m kidding. Sort of. Some of the greatest highs and greatest lows of my life have come from the writing world. Wouldn’t trade it for anything, truly. But it is a hard path. If you can’t not write, then you’re good. The glories far outweigh the agony. And here’s the secret: most people give up. They believe the lies that whisper, “You don’t have anything to say, you’ll never make it, stop wasting your days and years …” So don’t believe the lies. Take those thoughts captive to the obedience of Christ. Transform your mind. Rewire it. I believe, Lord, help my unbelief. Talent is highly overrated. I’m not kidding. It’s the persistent who rise. In the words of Churchill, “Never, never, never give up.”

One of your mission statements, per se, is for your reader to have more life when they finish reading one of your novels. What would be your top three tips for writers to bring their readers’ life through the novels they write?

First, get really, really, really real. I read a quote the other day by a famous singer who said writing songs is like heart surgery. It’s invasive and painful and often fraught with emotional agony. And most writers aren’t willing to do this. But that’s where the healing is. That’s where the freedom comes from. A willingness to tell the true stories, the ones you hope never see the light of day because when they do see the light of day, you invite others to share in your hope and laughter and fears and dreams. And that gives them hope for their own lives.

Second, find your voice. We all grow up learning how to write the same way. That’s economical for the school system, but it doesn’t work in the real world. All write the same way? That’s like saying we should all learn to have the same personality. No. We have to learn to express ourselves in our own unique, quirky, strange, beautiful way. Because if we do, we’ll show people the world in a way they’ve never seen it before. I think voice is simply personality on the page. So let it out. Shut down the voices that say you have to be a certain way. Be you. Until we start cloning people you have all the power inside to be an original.

Third, offer hope and truth. Offer hope that the truth is really true. That we are sons and daughters of the King of Kings. That we have his Spirit inside us. That we can and will overcome and enter into glory beyond glory. That the momentary light affliction we’re going through is nothing compared to what is coming.

Favorite thing to binge-watch: America’s Got Talent. I feel like my dream came true, so I love seeing other people’s dreams come true.

Book(s) currently reading: Redeeming Love, The Drawing of the Three, Marketing Made Simple, The Editor, Till We Have Faces, and Man’s Search for Meaning. Someone told me the other day more people only have one book going at a time, but I’m sure they were kidding.

Favorite song right now: Shadow by Charis

Favorite thing to order at Starbucks (or wherever you get your coffee/tea fix!) Is there anything worth ordering other than a White Chocolate Mocha?

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More about Rooms:

On a rainy spring day in Seattle, young software tycoon Micah Taylor receives a cryptic, twenty-five-year-old letter from a great uncle he never knew. It claims a home awaits him on the Oregon coast that will turn his world inside out. Suspecting a prank, Micah arrives at Cannon Beach to discover a stunning brand new nine-thousand square foot house. And after meeting Sarah Sabin at a nearby ice cream shop, he has two reasons to visit the beach every weekend.

When bizarre things start happening in the rooms of the home, Micah suspects they have some connection to his enigmatic new friend, Rick, the town mechanic. But Rick will only say the house is spiritual. This unnerves Micah because his faith slipped away like the tide years ago, and he wants to keep it that way. But as he slowly discovers, the home isn’t just spiritual, it’s a physical manifestation of his soul, which God uses to heal Micah’s darkest wounds and lead him into an astonishing new destiny.

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Allison Moore is faced with a daunting question: How do you stand up for yourself when it means losing everything?

Allison Moore is making it. Barely. The Seattle area architecture firm she started with her best friend is struggling, but at least they’re free from the games played by the corporate world. She’s gotten over her divorce. And while her dad’s recent passing is tough, their relationship had never been easy.

Then the bomb drops. Her dad had a secret life and left her mom in massive debt.

As Allison scrambles to help her mom find a way out, she’s given a journal, anonymously, during a visit to her favorite coffee shop. As the pressure to rescue her mom mounts, Allison pours her fears and heartache into the journal.

But then the unexplainable happens. The words in the journal, her words, begin to disappear. And new ones fill the empty spaces—words that force her to look at everything she knows about herself in a new light.

Ignoring those words could cost her everything . . . but so could embracing them.

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May 22, 2020 by Tricia Goyer 9 Comments

Writer’s Desk Issue No: 6: Brennan McPherson

Welcome to the Writer’s Desk Issue No: 6: Brennan McPherson where we share what the writers do when they write.

Writer’s Desk Issue No: 6: Brennan McPherson

We’re so excited to have Brennan McPherson featured on this week’s writer’s desk. Brennan S. McPherson writes epic, imaginative biblical fiction with heart-pounding plots and lyrical prose, for readers who like to think biblically and feel deeply. He lives with his wife and young daughter in the Midwest and spends as much of his spare time with them as possible. Be sure to stick around until the end of the post for more about her most recent release plus a chance to win a copy!

Do you have a writing routine? When/Where do you write?

I work a full-time job at a non-profit ministry and have a 3-year old daughter, so my writing routine looks like, “Whenever I can write.” Most of the time that’s either early in the morning or late at night (or both).

When are you most productive?

In the morning, by far.

What do you snack on or drink while writing?

Coffee!

How do you overcome writer’s block?

I write cruddy words that I hate. Most of the time, I end up using them anyway.

What is your outlining process? Are you a pantser/plotter or something in between?

In between. I get impatient when plotting, so most of the time I start writing long before I should. But as I’ve written more books, I’ve leaned more heavily on plotting before writing. I use a few different methods/ideas and mix and match them, depending on what’s unclear to me about the story. One is the Snowflake Method. Another is Susie May Warren’s Dark Moment Story for character/plot development. Also, because of the work I’ve done as a script-writer, I use some concepts from script-writing for plotting/character development, because they’re useful.

Best advice for someone who is just starting out.

Study basic story structure first while you try your hand at writing your own stories. Then, once you know what makes stories tick, and you’re able to render your stories in ways that are simple, understandable, and emotionally resonant, add studying how to write good sentences and how to render action vividly.

Writer’s Desk Issue No: 6: Brennan McPherson

What are your three top tips for bringing the Bible alive through fiction?

Alright, this one is going to be long, so bear with me. Each person brings stories to life in a different way, and that’s part of what makes it beautiful. When we write biblical fiction, we are rendering our own imaginative interpretation of the events in vivid detail so that others can enjoy it. This is the same process we all go through in our minds whenever we read the text of Scripture. When we read, “Paul was imprisoned,” every one of us imagines what it was like. We may think of the stone wall he sat against, or perhaps whether his clothes were tattered or clean. However, few people have thousands of readers picking that imagined rendering apart, and judging whether or not it’s “accurate.”

All of us have myriad assumptions and presuppositions about Scripture that have gone unchecked, including readers.

Part of the trick of rendering biblical fiction successfully is understanding what the prevailing presuppositions about that Scripture passage are, then understanding exactly what Scripture says (or doesn’t say), and finding a way to render the text that is faithful and unique, yet doesn’t frustrate too many ideas people hold to be central. The trouble is, often the prevailing presuppositions are at odds with the text – this has led to issues for me. So, I think my top three tips would be: 1. Study the Scripture obsessively and pray over it frequently. 2. Study both the historical and the current interpretations of the passage. 3. Focus on making your rendering a compelling story, rather than a dry recounting of historical details.

Favorite thing to binge-watch:

Hayao Miyazaki’s animated films

Book(s) currently reading:

I’m reading close to 20 books right now, from high fantasy to historical, writing textbooks to contemporary romance.

Favorite song right now:

That’s like asking a painter what his favorite color is – all of them!

Favorite thing to order at Starbucks:

I prefer black coffee, light-roast, single-origin, with fruity overtones, made pour-over style; but a good frap from Starbucks is always tasty.

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More about Eden:

“You want me to tell of how I broke the world.”

It’s the year 641 since the beginning of everything, and when Eve passes away, she leaves Adam the only man on earth who remembers everything since they walked in Eden.

When Enoch, God’s newly appointed prophet, decides to collect the stories of the faithful from previous generations, he finds Adam in desperate need to confess the dark secrets he’s held onto for too long.

Beside a slowly burning bonfire in the dead of night, Adam tells his story in searing detail. From the beginning of life, to how he broke the world, shattered Eve’s heart, and watched his family crumble.

Will Enoch uncover what led so many of Adam’s children away from God? And will Adam find the redemption and forgiveness he longs for?

“Eden is in a class by itself. It’s biblical fiction with an emotional depth that laid my heart bare. Not only does Brennan McPherson vividly describe the first days of human awakening; he also masterfully unmasks sin’s effects through the broken relationship of Adam and Eve.” – Mesu Andrews, Christy award-winning author of Isaiah’s Daughter

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April 15, 2020 by Tricia Goyer 12 Comments

Writer’s Desk Issue No: 1: Christen Krumm

Writer’s Desk Issue No: 1 Christen Krumm

We’re so excited to have Christen Krumm featured on this week’s writer’s desk. Christen is the author of the YA novel, It Happened at Christmas. She lives with her real-life superhero husband and three barefoot wildings in small-town Arkansas. Coffee is the lifeblood, books are her happy place, and creating stories is her favorite. Be sure to stick around until the end of the post for more about her most recent release plus a chance to win a copy!

Do you have a writing routine? When/Where do you write?

Pre-world pandemic (ha!), I was able to get up before the school day and get in around 750 – 1000 words a day. Now that my babies are home, I write what I can, when I can. Normally this looks like carrying a notebook around and jotting scenes as they come to me. It’s not ideal, but it’s better than nothing! I have a home office, but a lot of times I’ll write at the kitchen table (and the couch and outside on the porch, in the car, etc)

When are you most productive?

Right before I have to sit down and write. Everything (except writing) gets done.

What do you snack on or drink while writing?

I always have coffee and water. If I’m going to eat, generally it’s popcorn. Occasionally, I’ll have some kind of gummy candy or M&Ms.

How do you overcome writer’s block?

I really try not to give “power” to writer’s block. If you think about it, writer’s block can easily turn into procrastination, or a reason not to do the hard thing. If I’m really stuck, I’ll talk it out with my critique partner (who says that I’m a verbal processor—she’s so right) this gets my creative brain going again and excited about the story.

Do you have any tips for writing during this quarantine?

I don’t know about you, but I’ve had a hard time staying inspired during the pandemic. My routine completely flipped — and I thrive on routine. It’s a little bit harder, but I’ve started doing a couple things that have really been helping.

(1) I stick to three small daily goals. Right now I’m keeping it super simple. I have a small daily word count goal — 200 (which by the time I sit down and start, rarely can I stop at 200, but if the day is completely overwhelming, I’m still getting at least 200 words down). I’m making sure I’m either reading a chapter in a craft book or watching an inspiring writing video — something to get those creative juices excited. And since I’m in the middle of a draft, I’m also making sure that I get two scenes down on post-it notes. This way I know where I’m going the next time I sit down to get my “200” words in.

(2) Zoom write-ins. These are super simple and can really encourage you to get words down. Basically, all you do is “meet” via Zoom with a writing friend or two, check-in with each other, and then start writing. You break every 30-45 minutes to chat or brainstorm if needed, set a new goal and get back after it. I’ll get more writing in during a Zoom write-in then if I’m just doing a word sprint with a friend.

(3) Carry a notebook — yes, even if it’s just around your house. Remember these aren’t normal times. Even if you normally wouldn’t write free-hand, get words in where you can. If that’s twenty words while you’re waiting for your coffee to brew, fifty words while your child works out a math problem, or three words while in between mom (or dad) duties — it’s still more words you have then if you were waiting for the “perfect writing time” (spoilers: during this crazy time … that doesn’t exist!)

What is your outlining process? Are you a pantser/plotter or something in between?

I’m a little bit of both. The first half or so of my books are always pantsed. I’ll write all the scenes I have in my head (if you want to call it that … it’s more like a brain dump then writing), and then stop — normally around the 20-25k mark — organize what I have, figure out what I still need, and then finish the book. Then I’ll go back and do a couple of hard edits. I’m a terrible under-writer, so there will be 15-20k added during edits.

Best advice for someone who is just starting out.

Just start writing. Don’t wait for things to be perfect. Don’t wait for one day. It’ll never happen.

If you’re a younger writer, please, don’t wait until you have more life experience (which is what someone told me, I took it to heart, and didn’t write anything for a long time). Start now.

Favorite thing to binge-watch: I don’t watch a lot of tv — and if the tv is on, the kids are watching something (especially now). I do enjoy the occasional British drama or cop show, but other than that … I do more reading if I have the time.

Book(s) currently reading: I somehow always have more than one books going at the same time (I blame it on that time in college where I was majoring in English. I took multiple English lit classes and was always reading 3-4 books at the same time for different classes…) I’m listening to The Glass Hotel for book club. Have Amy Matayo’s The Aftermath going on my Kindle, and I’m alternating between hard copies of Truly Devious and The Death of Mungo Blackwell.

Favorite song right now: This is a hard one! With my kids home, my daughter has been blasting music almost 24/7. Like Myself by Elizabeth Grace is playing pretty much on repeat, and I have to admit it’s pretty catchy.

Starbuck’s order: I’m very boring. I generally just stick with a vanilla latte. If I’m feeling like a treat, I’ll order a coconut mocha (with almond, soy, coconut, or whatever “not milk” they have on hand) from my local shop, but other than that … just a vanilla latte.

What’s coming up next?

I’m working on another fun YA contemporary romance loosely based on You’ve Got Mail to be released in late summer/early fall, and I’m also in the midst of revisions on a dystopian-ish manuscript (story of my heart) that I’ll hopefully start querying agents for in the fall.

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Some of Christen’s favorite YA and non-YA books
To Best the Boys | Mary Weber
Unblemished series | Sara Ella
Coral | Sara Ella
Romanov | Nadine Branes
Natalie Walters
Dee Henderson
Jaime Jo Wright

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In this enchanting YA spin on While You Were Sleeping, Christen Krumm delivers laughter and Christmas sparkle through a swoon-worthy story of first love and belonging.

Life at Iverson Preparatory Boarding School isn’t easy when you’re basically the maid. Murphy Cain spends her days cleaning up after her upper-class peers in exchange for tuition while dodging their cutting remarks. All of that changes when she rescues her crush, the popular and hunky Tripp Harrington, after a near-fatal accident and is mistaken as his girlfriend.

Murphy finds herself struggling with the choice to reveal the truth or play along. As Tripp’s girl, his wealthy family will offer Murphy something she’s been craving her whole life—a chance to be one of the “in” crowd. A chance to belong. Without it, she’ll be right back where she started.

It only gets worse as Tripp’s brother Hank enters the picture. He’s handsome, down to earth, and seems to understand Murphy better than anyone else. The only problem? She’s supposed to be dating his brother.

As Christmas break draws to a close, Murphy must decide if telling the truth is worth losing it all or if the risk will bring a greater reward in the end.

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#WalkItOut Podcast 074: Jaime Jo Wright

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I loved getting to talk to author Jaime Jo Wright on this week's #WalkItOut Podcast! We talk writing, Nancy Drew, books, homeschool, and so much more! Be sure to listen in. You don't want to miss this episode! — I loved getting to talk to author Jaime Jo Wright on this week’s #WalkItOut Podcast! We talk writing, Nancy Drew, books, homeschool, and so much more! Be sure to listen in. You don’t want to miss this episode!

#WalkItOut Podcast 074: Jaime Jo Wright

This week on #WalkItOut we are chatting with novelist, Jaime Jo Wright. When I first started writing, I saw myself as a fiction writer. While my writing has expanded since then, I do still love reading (and writing) novels.

I loved connecting with Jaime Jo. She’s a Christy Award-winning author of The House on Foster Hill. She’s also a human resource director in Wisconsin, but one of the coolest things you’ll love to hear — she was homeschooled! I had so much fun with this interview! Even though we’re friends online and we chat back and forth, I really learned some things that I hadn’t already known about her before — like how she sent a manuscript to a publishing house when she was just fifteen years old! But mostly, I just love how she shares her heart through the pages of a story and how she is able to share about God’s goodness in her pages.

You are going to enjoy my conversation with Jaime Jo. I know you will be blessed! You can listen above or on iTunes. I’d love it if you share this with your friends.

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The House on Foster Hill
The Curse of Misty Wayfair
Grumble Free Year
Echoes Among the Stones

This Week’s Walk It Out Scripture

Ephesians 2:10

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

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July 10, 2019 by Tricia Goyer 6 Comments

Writer Wednesday with Carolyn Miller

Today on Writer Wednesday we welcome Carolyn Miller, author of Underestimating Miss Cecilia.

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Today on Writer Wednesday Carolyn Miller, author Underestimating Miss Cecilia, shares what a typical day in her life looks like.

Writer Wednesday with Carolyn Miller: A Day in the Life

G’day! Greetings from an author of historical romance who happens to live in Australia.

What does my typical day look like?

6 am – wake up. Oh, how I’d like to sleep in longer, but I suspect I’m turning into my early-rising mother! At this time the house is still, quietly infusing its inhabitants with the peace needed to deal with the day – or at least more sleep! It’s a great time to have a cup of tea, read my Bible, pray. Then check emails ☺

7.15 – wake up those kidlets who aren’t yet awake. My four children are now more grown (my eldest is 16, youngest is ten) which means less of the running around in the morning routine. Today my ten-year-old has to get to school early for band practice, which requires a bit of chasing to ensure he has shoes on, a warm jumper (it’s winter here in Australia), and his lunch made and packed in his bag. Oh, and his trumpet. It’s hard to do band practice without a trumpet!

8.30-8.45 – time for the high schoolers to go to school. We pray for their day on the way then it’s “Love you! See You! It’s fine today so you can walk home!”

8.45 – exhale. Drive the two minutes to the gym.

8.47-10.30ish – I’ve recently joined the gym (!) which means you have to get there early to beat the older ladies who come to the Pump class to check out the gym instructor. Today is Pump, where we lift lighter weights (which always feel too heavy). Yesterday was Pilates (my fave). Tomorrow is aqua aerobics – where I feel like I can finally keep up with these very fit older ladies! ☺

10.30ish – 11.30 – normally after the gym, I head straight home and get stuck into writing work, whether that be creating, editing, marketing, blogging, etc. But I’m trying to be more intentional about connecting with people, especially non-Christians, so today I’m having coffee with a new friend I’ve made at the gym. I’ve spent a lot of time locked in my garret in my office writing these past three years (somewhat necessary to see 3 books released each year!) which is part of the reason I need to go to the gym! (all that sitting, all that chocolate).

11.30 – 3 pm – peak writing time. Today I’m working on proofing edits for my November release Misleading Miss Verity (set in Scotland!). I LOVE this story, so this isn’t a chore at all.

3 pm – 6 pm – it’s the post-school fun of homework, appointments, sports training, etc. I’m trying to be more ‘present’, so it’s a good time to do stuff like prepare dinner while my kids decompress about their day.

6 pm – dinner, then clean up. My kidlets rotate chores, which makes life a little easier ☺

Post dinner – we FaceTime my hubby (currently working in New Zealand), older kiddies finish homework, younger ones might watch TV or read. Then it’s shower, bed, read a bit, then sleep.

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A longtime lover of romance, especially that of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer’s Regency era, Carolyn holds a BA in English Literature and loves drawing readers into fictional worlds that show the truth of God’s grace in our lives. Her Regency novels include The Elusive Miss Ellison, The Captivating Lady Charlotte, The Dishonorable Miss DeLancey, Winning Miss Winthrop, Miss Serena’s Secret, The Making of Mrs. Hale, and A Hero for Miss Hatherleigh, and her new book Underestimating Miss Cecilia, all available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Book Depository, Koorong, etc

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Will a shrinking violet and a prodigal son come together to better their world?

Cecilia Hatherleigh has many secrets in her shy, sweetheart—but none bigger than her unrequited love for Edward Amherst, the earl’s son next door. Her love has persevered over many years, even when he grows to be a bit of a rake. Yet despite his fondness for females, he never seems to see her as anything more than the quiet younger sister, and nothing Cecy does has changed that. Rather than pining after his perhaps unworthy love, she decides to turn her focus toward living out her newfound faith. Now she’s determined to follow God’s leading to make a better world for the poor and dispossessed around her.

A London riot awakens Edward to the responsibilities due his family name. It’s time to turn his life around to please his noble father—and that means restoring his abandoned legal career and making a marriage of convenience. Neither will be easy, given his past and the prejudices of the upper echelons of society to which he belongs.

When misadventure strikes at a house party, these two are thrown together even as their lives are upended. If Cecy can’t trust God, overcome her shyness, and find her inner strength, the good work they’ve both done may be for naught-and neither will ever find true love . . .

Well known for her authentic Regency romances set against less-explored, true historical backgrounds, best-selling author Carolyn Miller continues her newest series with a clean, wholesome tale sure to please her many fans.

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October 2, 2014 by Tricia Goyer 2 Comments

The Balance Between Mom and Writer

I started writing when my kids were five, two, and a newborn, and I was starting my first year of homeschool. My husband was in college and worked at night. We were poor. LOL.

I started writing during naptime, but by the time I started getting book contracts, my kids were too old for naps, we still homeschooled, and my kids were home all day. So for years I wrote when they were around the house—usually in the afternoon.

I was just talking to my daughter Leslie about this a few days ago. She’s twenty years old and she’s passionate about God. She’s a pretty great writer, too! Here is her blog.

Anyway, I asked Leslie what were the benefits/drawbacks of having a writer-mom at home. These are the three benefits she came up with.

1. Leslie said it really impacted her how I modeled serving others in my life . . . and through my writing. She said I showed her how important it was to serve other people.
2. She said it really grew a love of books and writing in her. She loves to read and write and is minoring in writing/editing in college.
3. She said that it was “cool” having a famous mom. Her friends thought it was cool. She also got to meet amazing people and she was able to travel with me to interesting places. (I had to laugh at the “cool” part. She never told me that before!)

I asked about the drawbacks. She told me it was what her and my brothers referred to as the “five-minute rule.” They would approach and ask me something . . . and then wait. “Then, Mom, after about five minutes, you’d turn and say, ‘What?’ Or you’d turn and answer our question. We’d always laugh about that.”

I thought that was very funny, and I can remember that happening. If I was writing I’d have to finish off my train of thought before I turned to answer them. I’m glad to know that they thought it was funny. Also, it was normal for them. It was normal to have me writing at my computer for a few hours each day. (They were with me 24/7, and I had times dedicated JUST to them, too.) And I was still there—still present. Our presence as moms makes a big impact.

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The funny thing is that Leslie didn’t mention the stuff I felt guilty about:

1. Not having a clean house all the time.
2. Limiting their extracurricular activities to one activity per child per year.
3. Getting a babysitter once in a while.
4. Going away to conferences a few times a year. (And later a few more times to speak.)
5. Having weeks now and then of picking up pizza or Taco Bell for dinner because I was under deadline.

Every family is different, but this really encouraged me. Now, as I continue to balance writing with my younger ones, it’s been a huge benefit to see that the older three have turned out great. It’s helped me to realize that I often feel guilty about things that aren’t really going to matter years from now.

Being present, and letting your kids know that they are the most important thing, goes a long way!

Prayer

God, Thank you for my children. Thank you for instilling creativity into each of us, myself included. Help me find the right balance between family, creativity, and the rest of my life. Give me wisdom and sensitivity to see things from a new perspective.

More Resources

Balanced: Finding Center as a Work-at-Home Mom by Tricia Goyer

The Solution To Working Moms Finding Balance In Everyday Life: Control Your Life Before It Controls You by Marita Kinney

Life Interrupted: The Scoop on Being a Young Mom by Tricia Goyer

Get Organized Secrets of Professional Organizers Volume 2: Leading Experts Talk About Productivity & Work-Life Balance by Donna Smallin Kuper

Beyond Soccer Mom: Strategies for a Fabulous Balanced Life by Leonaura Rhodes

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Writer’s Desk Issue No: 6: Brennan McPherson

Writer’s Desk Issue No: 6: Brennan McPherson

What are your three top tips for bringing the Bible alive through fiction?

All of us have myriad assumptions and presuppositions about Scripture that have gone unchecked, including readers.

Favorite thing to binge-watch:

Book(s) currently reading:

Favorite song right now:

Favorite thing to order at Starbucks:

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Writer’s Desk Issue No: 1 Christen Krumm

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The funny thing is that Leslie didn’t mention the stuff I felt guilty about:

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