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I’m a hopeless romantic. I adore gallantry. I swoon over Hallmark commercials. I’m fond of roses, chocolates, sentimental cards, and handwritten notes. When a heart-melting moment catches me off-guard, I’m completely undone. I’ll usually say something like, “Oh, that’s sooo romantic!” And my husband will just grin like he completely doesn’t “get it,” but indeed, he does. Since I’m a writer, …
Because we live in a world where instant gratification is the norm, rarely do we pick up a novel and continue to read without an immediate connection. That “connection” might be the subject matter, the writing style, or the author’s unique individuality. Then again, the reader magnetism might just be the story. When it’s clear from the outset that a novel has all …
In today’s world we’re very visually motivated. Because of savvy marketing gimmicks, we often make decisions based on eye appeal and not performance. Bells and whistles and cross-the-heart promises sell us everything from dressed-up paperweights to lighter-than-air feather dusters–and usually, all for a mere $19.95. From cleaning supplies, food, clothing, make-up, and countless everyday products to the more costly things such …
One sure-fire way to strike a nerve with writers is to diss what they do. Intentional or unintentional, it rattles the doors of debate within the writing world. Some folks try to temper their stance with awkward pleasantries while others are embarrassingly rude about their opinion. I think what’s disturbing is the fact that so much of their logic is based on …
It always blesses me when I observe fellow wordsmiths recognizing each other. The way one tiny seed of kindness is sown and then watered by so many wonderful gardeners is nothing short of inspiring. It’s like a snowball effect. When more folks tend the garden, it’s a given; the garden prospers and grows. It becomes a thing of beauty and something we want …
As a teenager, I once overheard two church members commiserating. “That’s all he ever does is preach the same, old messages over and over again,” whispered the one. “And what about the choir? Their music is about as dry as our Sunday sermons,” mumbled the other. The two matrons’ tones grew hushed when they realized I was still within earshot …
Today I wanted to talk a little about balance. Whether you write or not, more than likely you spend much of the day wearing several hats and juggling many balls. There may be fires to put out and others to start. There are appointments to keep, deadlines to meet, places to be, and e-mails to answer. Now, if …
Since I write heartfelt, homespun, contemporary Christian romance, I often contemplate which content to leave in and what to edit out. I consider how much fuel to add to the fire while stoking the flame. I’m deeply aware that my words should always reflect the love of Jesus Christ first and that any other relationship should be secondary. As a Christian, I’ve made …
Like many couples, when my husband and I were married we chose to include a portion of 1st Corinthians in our wedding vows: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. …
For writers of faith-based romance, it seems to be a never-ending battle to keep up with the changing times, yet not fall prey to trends, euphemisms, and depiction of sin without repentance. We want to meet readers where they are and address real-life issues, but not offend. We want to offer the meat and potatoes, but not go overboard on …
