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New Look, New Website
Read more: New Look, New WebsiteMy debut book won’t come out for almost another nine months. It seems so far away, yet time flies by so quickly. I’ve already filled out the information for my art facts sheet, which helps the artists work on my book cover. The thought of seeing my very first book cover is beyond exciting. I…
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On Prologues
Read more: On ProloguesWhen is a good time to write a prologue? I really don’t know how to answer that for you. Using a prologue in your story shouldn’t be something taken lightly though. I know how it is, you sit at your computer and you write the story that comes to your mind, and it’s good. Really,…
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Chosen
Read more: ChosenI got word that my first five title choices for my first book with Love Inspired Historical were nixed. The task of coming up with the perfect title, the one just right is a bit daunting. So I called in some help. Fellow Love Inspired authors and God. While I was praying I felt lead…
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Journey to Publication: What would you like to know?
Read more: Journey to Publication: What would you like to know?I had taken a bit of a hiatus from writing. Mainly because I had some other commitments that had deadlines. And so that I why I haven’t been blogging too regularly. But I think I’m ready, at least to start writing again. Actually, I’m one of those people who are happier when I’m writing. If…
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Who Knew?
Read more: Who Knew?Please forgive me for not posting yesterday. Like y’all are waiting on pins and needles for me to post. 😉 After spending last weekend at a writers conference my days are a little off. Anyway, the conference was great. If you get a chance to hear Deborah Raney, her husband Ken Raney or Ramona Tucker…
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Squee Worthy News!
Read more: Squee Worthy News!It’s a hectic week for me and I as I mentioned earlier in the week I wasn’t going to post. However, I got some news I thought you all might like to hear. I SOLD!!!! Yes, I sold another book. The Warrior’s Princess, book 2 in my Biblical series sold to Emily Rodmell at Love…
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Character-Driven vs Plot-Driven for Romance Writers
Read more: Character-Driven vs Plot-Driven for Romance WritersWelcome to Writing Wednesday. Some of my favorite movies as a kid were the action adventure with a lot of romance. Indiana Jone, Romancing the Stone, The Goonies. When I first discovered how much I really love reading it was Catherine Coulter’s Bride series. I read those books over fifteen years ago and they’re still…
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Discombobulated-Branding & Platform
Read more: Discombobulated-Branding & PlatformIt’s come to my attention that I may need to start thinking about news letters. Well, if I’m to have a news letter I need to have a brand. I need to have a platform, and it should all be cohesive, which is the last thing I am. I’m organized chaos, for sure. Often chasing…
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Calling an Audible
Read more: Calling an AudibleAs my friend and critique partner, Carol Moncado, calls it. That’s what I did. Not sure it’s the ‘right’ decision, but it’s what I’m doing. As many of you know I’m participating in Seekerville’s Speedbo. When I first sent in my goals for the month of March I had just submitted my second manuscript to…
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Stuck in the Middle: No Contests for Me-Speedbo Here I Come
Read more: Stuck in the Middle: No Contests for Me-Speedbo Here I ComeMany of my romance writing friends are counting down the days until March 26th when the finalists will be announced for Romance Writers of America’s prestigious contest the Golden Heart. Trust me, even if we didn’t enter, many of us romance writers will sit on the edge of our seats, eyes glued to the computer…