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Writer’s Life: A Funny Thing Happened

Does God have a sense of humor? Of course he does! But always in a kind way and for our good. Here's the true story from an earlier writing year where the Lord played ... A Joke on Me! “You called me to write, Lord, but nobody wants my stuff. I guess I’m just not good enough.” Releasing a heavy sigh, I pushed my manuscripts aside and grabbed my car keys. Maybe hanging out at… Read More

Debut Author: 5 Basics for a Successful Book Launch

No matter how well prepared, you can easily be overwhelmed when your debut novel releases to the public. Suddenly you're swimming in the deep, exciting, and unfamiliar waters of promotion. Not sure you can sustain the frantic pace. But absolutely certain you must keep up if your book is to succeed in a highly competitive marketplace. Over time, I noticed the following had the greatest impact on the launch of Her Deadly Inheritance. 5 Basics… Read More

Aspiring Writer: Breaking Through to Publication

Not many writers receive "the call" by phone anymore. These days the coveted call usually arrives by e-mail, yet breaking through to publication is still the longing of every writer’s heart ... The Breakthrough Monday night. Rushing around, trying to leave on time for my Word & Pen critique group meeting, I quickly gathered the printouts of my next chapter and reached out to shut down my computer. Oh, maybe just a quick peek at my… Read More

Aspiring Writer: Waiting for a Publisher

Waiting … is anyone good at it? Yet it’s part of the writing life. Especially when it comes to waiting for a publisher who will love our treasured novel. The Waiting As my novel went out to publisher after publisher, my agent kept me informed. I prayed. My prayer team prayed. Others prayed. Yet months passed by. More than a year later, we still waited. I sighed and whispered. “How long, Lord?” Only he knew.… Read More