Writing Fiction for DummiesBy Randy Ingermanson and Peter Economy When this book arrived in my mailbox and I opened it, my husband’s eyes widened a bit. “You have published fourteen novels,” he said. “Haven’t you figured out how to do it yet?” Yes, I like to think so, but I’m a strong believer in continuing education. Nobody knows everything there …
Online Chat with ACFW Book Club
Third Time’s a Charm was the featured book for April on the ACFW Book Club. We had a great discussion! I loved seeing what people liked about Third Time’s a Charm and what they didn’t like, what they thought of the characters, and how Tori’s story touched them. A huge THANK YOU goes out to everyone who participated. To round …
Broadway or Frankie’s Way
Are you in the Salt Lake City area? Mountain Vista United Methodist Church’s new Broadway-style musical opens Friday, May 7. You do NOT want to miss this fantastic production. And you have 8 shows to choose from: May 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 dinner at 6pm, show at 7pm. ($18.00 adults $10.00, children 10 and under) Matinees May 15 …
Rainbows
I shopped for a card to send a struggling loved one the other day, and found one that was perfect. (A real ‘hallmark moment’!) On the front it said: REMEMBER THAT AFTER THE RAIN THERE IS A RAINBOW. On the inside, it said, AND IF I HAVE TO, I’LL COME OVER AND PAINT THE DARN THING ON YOUR CEILING! I …
Southern Kentucky Book Fest
Southern Kentucky Book Fest was terrific year. I wish I’d gotten pictures of all the authors. I sat on a romance writers panel with Jan Watson (author of Sweetwater Run), Teresa Medeiros (author of Some Like it Wild) and Trish Milburn (The Family Man). Plus, I had a delightful time talking to David Pierce (author of Don’t Let Me Go) …
Andrea Carter and the Trouble with Treasure
Andrea Carter and the Trouble with Treasure By Susan K Marlow Andrea Carter is back with another Circle C adventure story! This time Andi and her friends get into some serious trouble when they follow an old map into the Sierras to search for gold. They do find treasure – but not the treasure they expected! Plus, they find a …
Words of Comfort for Times of Loss
Words of Comfort for Times of Loss By Liz Allison and Cecil Murphey My grandmother used to say, “Good things come in small packages.” That’s certainly true of this book. There’s a lot of wisdom packed in these pages, and the fact that it’s brief is part of the beauty of the message. If you’ve ever wondered what to say …
Sworn to Protect
Sworn to Protect By DiAnn Mills Border patrol agent Danika Morales still struggles to recover from the death of her husband two years before. Alex, a handsome emergency room doctor, seems like just the person to help her heal move forward with life. But then Danika discovers that a contract has been put out on her life by the people …
UNFILTERED at Quad-Cities Christian Writers Conference
Every so often, I forget myself and say something in public that draws attention. Like the other day, for instance. I went into a restaurant in which I intend to set a scene in my latest book. I studied the furnishings and decorations and the placement of the kitchen and serving areas. No doubt my behavior did look a little …
Happy Resurrection Day!
When I woke this morning, there was a Bible verse running through my mind. “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Cor 5:17) I know that’s true all the time, but there’s a special feeling of newness on Easter morning, isn’t there? It’s a day of freshness …