Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Cynthia Herron”
Having grown up in the Ozarks when the world was not yet so complicated, I’m often reminded of the gentler times–those magnificent days where there was always “room for just one more.” Besides our ready availability to others, there are other things that I remember and miss: Sundays were indeed a time of worship and rest. Weekends weren’t ruled by …
As I create fictional characters, I decide when they’ll dine on their “just desserts.” Sometimes, it’s hard to let Polly Perfect make an imperfect choice, and harder still, to let the poor girl suffer from that choice. Isn’t that how it is in real life though? We realize poor choices can often lead to bad outcomes, but we still mess up. …
I began blogging in 2011. Today’s blog post marks my 305th post. (Congratulations, me!) I remember when I cranked out my first post thinking how easy it would be. (I’m a writer, I believe in fairy-tales, and yes, I sometimes wear rose-colored glasses.) Initially, I blogged daily. I began with a simple WordPress theme and learned about things like SEO, format, plugins, photo …
Wow! It’s great to be back in the blogging saddle again. I’ve missed you! I hope you had a joyous Christmas season and that you rang in 2013 with a smile, a dream, and a goal (or two)! I’m not a New Year’s resolution kinda gal. I’m more of a goal-setter. I make lists. I write goals. I reassess. In short, I examine the past, …
My goodness, can you believe it? Eleven days until Christmas! I hope you’re able to revel in the excitement of this blessed time of year and that the busyness of the holiday season hasn’t put a dent in your joy. I hope every time you’re met with a “Happy Holidays,” you’ll respond with a “Merry CHRISTmas” in return. I hope you’ll smile …
Years ago, we approached the Christmas season so differently. For one thing, there was a welcomed pause between Halloween and Thanksgiving. Christmas wasn’t announced or even thought about until turkey drumsticks were eaten and the last slice of pumpkin pie had been served. We upheld tradition and savored the holiday at hand before ushering in the next one. Now we hear Christmas music …
For many, Christmas is a favorite time of year. It’s when we celebrate the birth of Jesus and cherish our loved ones. There will be school parties, church cantatas, and family dinners. We’ll plan, shop, wrap, and bake. We’ll make new memories. We’ll uphold tradition. We’ll wish for more hours in the day just to get it all done. The …
Like other little girls, I often played “pretend.” I dreamed I was a princess, a Barbie, a mermaid, or a teacher. It changed from day-to-day. Between the ages of seven and eight, something else stirred within me. I realized I wanted to tell stories, too. I don’t know that I thought about it in terms of “writing.” I just thought it would be fun …
I’m a very visual person, but then again, I suppose a lot of creatives are. I revel in the sights, sounds, and people around me. I want to experience life full-steam-ahead. I want to know what makes folks tick. I’m passionate about Christ and I want to share Him through the stories I create. I believe as Christian writers we’re called to bring …
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 …
