I’m starting a new book. It requires a lot of thinking… A lot of staring at out the window. A lot of noodling. Let’s see, what is this book about? What story question can I ask? What is the journey of my protagonists. This will be my second book in the Royal Wedding Novels. The first “Once Upon A Prince,” …
Diary of a Writer: Busyness! ICRS Trade Show!
Hey all! Just back from the International Christian Retail Show which took place this week at the Orange Country Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. It’s a straight shot from my house — about an hour plus — and I drove over Sunday night to spend a few days. I love trade shows. I love meeting people, catching up with old …
Diary of a Writer: Sweet Caroline & Helping Others Pt 2
… So there I am. Zombied on a Sunday afternoon, knots in my stomach, talking to Susie Warren on the phone. “Send it to me,” she says. “What? My manuscript?” Gulp. It’s horrible. She’ll be the first to see I can’t write. But I was desperate. I emailed it. Oh, praise the Lord for email, seriously! She called me an …
Diary of a Writer: Sweet Caroline and Helping Others
My plate is full. I’m starting a new novel. Editing a My Book Therapy book. Reading a play for a friend. I love this because I know the play will be produced. I’m not an expert on plays but I know something about story. Also, judging a contest, mentoring a friend who finaled in a contest, and reading a couple …
Diary of a Writer: New Season!
Last summer I found myself at a crossroad. We’d just moved into a new house. I’d set up shop in my new office and… waited. I didn’t have a new book contract. The Wedding Dress was in edits. Love Lifted Me was with Sara and edits. I had one more book to write with Sara but otherwise I was an …
Welcome Author Leigh Duncan
Please welcome my local RWA STAR chapter author and friend, Leigh Duncan! She is a great writer and such an encourager. I feel so encouraged after being with her. Her newest release, Rodeo Daughter, was a Romantic Times Top Pick! Well, I’ll let her tell you about it. Rodeo Daughter Summary:Amanda Markette’s years on the professional rodeo circuit led to dreams of …
Beautiful Brides: Author Crystal Miller
I had been teaching elementary school and coaching basketball and track for a year when I married Chris at the end of the school year, June 20, 1981. He was in medical school and we got married on Saturday and he had to report in to a summer internship on Monday. When we moved to Indianapolis where he started his 2nd year …
Diary of a Writer: Worthy interruptions!
Goofing on iPhoto with my niece! Yep, I’m in love. She’s a hoot. Okay, she landed in the “weird” zone. Auntie love. I was loosing her attention here. Wild eyes!
Diary of a Writer: Butt in Chair
Butt in chairNo distractionsYet they beckon… Friends, appointments, Facebook, Twitter, email, music, the sound of my own thoughts… Butt in chairNo distractionsDreams coming true.
Diary of a Writer: From Lips to Hips – Working Out An Idea
They were too irresistible. Publix cupcakes. So I ate one. After all, I was at a bridal shower, celebrating the upcoming nuptials of a good friend.White cake with vanilla cream icing. Makes my mouth water just thinking about it. Yum is not a powerful enough word. It was the kind of cupcake you want to savor but after the first bit …