I recently participated in a fun interview on a blog called The Christian Writers World. The blogger is a lovely writer I’ve known for many years, but haven’t caught up with in a while, so it was a pleasure being a guest on her blog. I thought you’d enjoy reading the interview. Tell us how much of yourself you write …
Writer Stats and Pats on the Back
I admit it. I’m addicted to numbers. That’s a pretty drastic admission for a novelist, a person who makes her living with words, but it’s true. I love analyzing the statistics behind the writing. My latest book is a perfect example. I just typed The End on my thirty-sixth novel, a cozy mystery with the working title As the Bee …
The Schizophrenic Writer
Writers are always talking about ‘branding,’ or establishing your place in readers’ minds and hearts with one particular style of book. For instance, if you pick up a Stephen King novel you expect a chilling, supernatural horror story. You know Nora Roberts is going to deliver a satisfying romance. John Grisham will take you into the deep south and a legal …
All About Bees…well, maybe not All
As I mentioned in my last post, I’m currently working on a cozy mystery about a woman who owns a flower shop. The publisher is Annie’s Publishing, and this book will conclude their Victorian Mansion Flower Shop Mysteries series. If you’ve read many of my books you know I research thoroughly. Yes, my books are fiction, but a good novel …
Book Titles – I don’t get to choose!
Many readers don’t know this, but rarely does an author get to choose the title of her book. That was a shock to me when my first book, Just As I Am, was published. I like that title better than my working title, which was Uniquely Mayla. (The publisher did go with my suggestion for the second book, Sincerely, Mayla.) I’m almost …
Pray your way through Advent – Christmas Day
He’s Here! To celebrate Christmas we light the Christ Candle “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14, NIV) Today’s Thought: God Almighty, the Creator of all things, wrapped Himself in flesh and …
Pray your Way through Advent – Peace Day 2
The Candle of Peace – Day 2 – Monday Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. (Phil 4:6-7 NLT) Today’s …
Pray your way through Advent – Peace Day 1
On the fourth week of Advent we light the candle of Peace Day 1 – Sunday For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6 KJV) Today’s Thought: …
Pray your way through Advent – Joy Day 7
The Candle of Joy – Day 7 – Saturday I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. (3 John 1:4) Today’s Thought: The happiness I feel in giving and receiving during Christmas is only a shadow of the deep joy I have when those I love understand the truth of the …
Pray your way through Advent – Joy Day 6
The Candle of Joy – Day 6 – Friday Shout for joy to God, all the earth! (Psalm 66:1 NIV) Today’s Thought: If I shout to celebrate a basketball goal, why don’t I shout for joy at something of eternal value – like Jesus in my life? Today’s Prayer: Lord God, the other day I was watching a basketball game …