Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Writing Christian Fiction”
Woo-hoo! Today’s the day–I’m celebrating the kick-off of my first newsletter! Thank you, friend, for taking this journey with me! If you’ve subscribed, by now my (March 2015) newsletter should have reached your inbox. In my début venture, I shared something so poignant that the memory still lingers although the event happened decades ago. I also shared additional funsies and …
Hello, friend! Delighted you stopped by~ Hope your week’s off to a super start! Well, as so often is the case, days, weeks, and months are humming by at lightning speed. In some ways it’s nice. Getting rid of dull, dreary winter and preparing for the warmth of spring always brings a sigh of relief. By February, I’m tired of …
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 …
For writers, there’s nothing worse than those off days—even off seasons. They’re the ones that Wally Writer and Annie Author rarely talk about because their writing is just too picture-perfect. Everything they create is a masterpiece. Every word they write is beautiful and filled with deep, profound meaning. They don’t often admit mistakes because…well…they just don’t make any! And of course, …
I’m not a big fan of fast food restaurants, but a few years ago I stopped by a hamburger chain for an iced tea and a salad. Seated two tables across from me was an elderly couple who looked to be in their late seventies. The gentleman sported a wrinkled blue work shirt with faded blue jeans and sensible looking shoes. His wife wore …
Well, ’tis the party season! On Monday our local American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) chapter, MozArks, met for our annual Christmas party. We’re a small, but growing group of Missouri/Arkansas writers who meet monthly for fun, fellowship, and of course, writing-related events and workshops. We often have special speakers and periodic write-ins, and sometimes we’ll gather informally during the year …
I love romance. I particularly adore those swoon-worthy heart-stopping, jaw-dropping, knee-knocking moments that leave me breathless in a good way. In our reality T.V. world where romance seems to be more about shock value than the sanctity of what God intended, it’s refreshing when books and movies get it right. By “get it right,” I mean we don’t see the …
Tomorrow is the official ACFW conference kick-off! Due to some schedule conflicts I’m cheering from the sidelines this year, but I’ll be there in spirit. Today as many of our friends are preparing for this annual writers conference, I thought it might be fun to highlight some past years’ conferences. If you’re feeling a little blue about missing this year …
To coin a cliché, first impressions are everything (although we sometimes wish they weren’t). A few examples that jump to mind: The job applicant dressed to the nines—but showed up late. A delectable meal ordered out—and was delivered to the table cold. The beautiful, new home recently listed—too bad the interior work was substandard. All of us can think of those times …
If you write and you’re serious about publication, listen up: writing conferences are a must. At some point in your career you’ll have to decide which conference best suits your needs, but if you are serious about furthering your craft and honing your skills, this is the best way to do it. There is nothing like learning, growing, and networking …
