A Visit with Editorial Director, Chad R. Allen

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Photo Credit via Chad R. Allen I’m delighted today to have Chad Allen as my guest. Chad is the Editorial Director of Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group. He and his family make their home in the great state of Michigan. You may remember 13 Ways to Write with Urgency, a fabulous guest post Chad did for Rachelle Gardner …

Cookie-Cutter Characters: A Fiction Faux-Pas

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Gingerbread men make me smile. I think they add a touch of whimsy to ordinary life. They never say a word, yet they tickle my funny bone. In fact, I collect them. The little fellows grace my laundry room walls and they come in various sizes. And…yes. I have borders to match. (If I must wash and iron, I think my little niche should convey …

The 25 Tidbit Challenge

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On Friday, superfab author Beth Vogt (Wish You Were Here–Howard Books, May 2012) issued this little, ol’ challenge: “I invite you to join the fun and share something about yourself (starting with the letter ‘T’ or not) in a comment below — and then post your own Twenty-five Things About Me blog post!” I left a comment on Beth’s wonderful blog (forgetting …

Intimacy Within Christian Fiction: Writing with Integrity

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*I’m spending the day with my daughter since school bells will be ringing on Monday. I hope you enjoy this updated re-post. Don’t forget to check out my superfab prizes for my end-of-the-month blog drawing. And hop over to this link for more info on the RULES and how to enter.* For writers of faith-based romance, it seems to be …

Why I Write Faith-Based Romance: 10 Reasons

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It was a pleasure last week to have author Keli Gwyn visiting. Though the deadlines for those blog drawings are past, if you didn’t get a chance to read those posts, you really should. Keli is a rising star in Christian fiction and just an all-around fabulous gal! The winner of Friday’s drawing is Patti J! Patti has won a copy of Keli’s …

Fact, Fiction, and Balance with Author Keli Gwyn

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Please welcome back our lady of the hour, author Keli Gwyn.  All week long we’ve dished about A Bride Opens Shop in El Dorado, California. On Monday, I reviewed Keli’s debut novel. Wednesday we “chatted” with mercantile owner Miles Rutledge. Today, Keli will be ending our week with a surprise guest post. Take it away, Keli! ****** Finding the Balance Between Fact …

Meet Miles Rutledge

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Party week is continuing for début author Keli Gwyn today! On Monday, I reviewed A Bride Opens Shop in El Dorado, California. Today, I’ve invited a gentleman from the pages of Keli’s wonderful story to step into my parlor for a moment to chat. (Not to worry. This isn’t an etiquette faux pas, as you’re here with me!) Please accept this cup of …

It’s Party Week for Keli Gwyn!

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This week at my cyber home, I’ve officially proclaimed it to be “Love on Keli Gwyn week.” (I’ve planned this for a long time, so I’m super excited that you stopped by!) If you like parties, prizes, and books, then you’ll want to be sure and join in the fun today, Wednesday, and Friday. And don’t forget to stop by the refreshment …

Stinky Socks, Rump Roasts, and Writing

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When we’re children, I don’t know that we can fully appreciate our roots. In fact, I’m sure we can’t. Things like culture, heritage, family history, and geographic locale aren’t on our “life in the moment” radar. Children live in the now. A child’s world is immediacy. It’s Mama’s smile at breakfast; Daddy’s hug as he leaves for work. It’s macaroni …

Some Delicious Tidbits

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I recently registered for the 2012 American Christian Fiction Writers conference in Dallas. The annual ACFW conference is one of the largest writers conferences in the United States with over 700 people in attendance last year alone. I expect that number to grow this year. If you’re serious about your writing career and you would like to further your craft, then …