Last weekend I blogged about being disappointed. Remember? I read a review over the weekend where the reviewer said I used the word “’tis” 1800 times which means there would be about 3 – 7 “tis” on every page. So, um, no, I didn’t use it 1800 times. But, still the notion stung. Then the Lord tapped my heart about …
At The Florida Writer’s Conference
Lake Yale. Central Florida. Beautiful sunny day. Cool breeze. Teaching writing. Talking to writers. There’s a handful of teen writers here! Hope. Future. Teaching on characterization in a few minutes. I should go. The My Book Therapy Deep Thinkers retreat in Destin was great. If you’re interested in writing a novel, check it out for the future. www.mybooktherapy.com. I gave …
Happy Birthday, Laura Ingalls Wilder
I spent a lot of time as a girl with this woman, Laura Ingalls Wilder. Hours and hours in my room, eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, or crackers with tall tumblers of iced drinking. She took me to the heartland of America, to our pioneer days when every day folk were looking for their piece of the dream. Laura …
Another Winner of Once Upon A Prince
Bobbi Cullinan is the winner of this week’s copy of Once Upon A Prince. Congratulations! One more week of give aways for an advance copy of Once Upon A Prince. To be entered, just sign up for my newsletter.
Once Upon A Prince!
I’m so excited to debut my new cover! Once Upon A Prince releases May 2013 from Zondervan! Once Upon a Prince, the first novel in the Royal Wedding series by bestselling author Rachel Hauck, treats you to a modern-day fairy tale. Susanna Truitt never dreamed of a great romance or being treated like a princess—just to marry the man she …
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 …
Heart of Gold by Robin Lee Hatcher
The truest treasure is found deep in the heart. Back in her beloved Virginia, Shannon Adair loved nursing injured soldiers back to health. But in Grand Coeur, Idaho-the rough-and-tumble place where her father has been called to lead the church-she’s not sure where she fits in. Then a critically ill woman arrives, and Shannon knows her place at last: to …