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One day, “Barb” approached me. She smiled as she dusted pretend lint from my jacket. “You’re really a ‘people person’ aren’t you?” I wasn’t sure where this was headed. Barb and I were acquaintances, but not close friends. Was she being complimentary or was there some hidden meaning behind her remark? I got odd vibes as she brushed at my …
In my recent post 10 Ways to Love on a Writer I offered ways we could support literary creatives. Today’s post is a tongue-in-cheek opposite filled with some additional truths (in a lighthearted manner). HOW TO SCORE BROWNIE POINTS: Phone calls promising “This will only take five minutes…” (And of course, it’s more like 50.) Well-meaning remarks such as “Must be nice not having …
Who doesn’t love a big, ol’ dose of encouragement when the doldrums strike? Let’s be honest. We all do! Since writing is a solitary career, I’ll use that as an example. Writers face unique challenges that others who work outside the home may not. Our vocation is a rather unconventional calling. We rarely keep regular hours. Our computers are our co-workers. …
I rarely speak about my political beliefs. At the end of the day, it’s not about me, my party affiliation, or who won or who didn’t win the presidential election. And for the record: No, I’m not a fence-sitter, a wimp, or a lukewarm patriot. Who am I? A believer (Romans 10:9, 10) A victor (1 Cor 15:57) A truth-seeker (John …
I’ve said it before: writing is a hard gig. If you write (and you are serious about it), I’m not telling you something you don’t already know. As we mature, we understand that the creative process is not for the fainthearted. We get that our journey isn’t the rose petaled path we initially envisioned. In fact, our pilgrimage to publication is often marked …
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 …
I’m in editing mode so today’s post is a slight variation of one from last year. Enjoy! ****** When we’re “in the zone,” sometimes we can get so enamored with our writing that we neglect the one thing that will set us apart from other writers: our brand. Last year, I was privileged to hear Shannon Vannatter speak at a branding and marketing workshop while …
I met author Mary Vee at the 2011 American Christian Fiction Writers conference in St. Louis. We hit it off immediately. (In fact, I’m guest-posting for Mary today and I encourage you to pop over to see exactly how we met. It’ll make you smile.) I asked Mary to share her heart today and talk about her writing journey. I know …
For many of us who returned from the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) conference, we’re still trying to play catch-up. My time spent in Dallas with fellow writers and industry professionals was awesome, but I’m still a wee bit exhausted from the whirlwind of activity. And wouldn’t you know? I developed an upper respiratory infection over the past two days. …
On Wednesday I spoke about “Pat” and the emotional wounds she still carried from childhood. Specifically, I talked about the relationship between Pat and her mother during her growing years and the effect of negativity upon Pat’s life even as an adult. Pat’s mother was critical of everything from A to Z. She put herself down and often found fault with her …
