Please welcome my friend and ACFW President, Margaret Daley. Looks like she’s at it again with another entertaining, and delightful release! MD: When I decided to write a series about a town that goes through a hurricane, I wanted to give tribute to all the people who have gone through a disaster and rebuilt their lives. This series was written …
Giving!
I love giving. It’s such an amazing gift to humanity. A picture of God’s generous heart. Nothing is gained by being stingy, clinging to our hearts, our money, our “stuff.” Yea, I like my stuff. I like things. But I’ve found such a freedom and joy in giving. Especially giving of words. Encouraging others, praising others, esteeming others higher than …
This Time by Rachel Hauck
Long before the Kindle, the Nook, or the Sony reader. Long before the iPad was a spark in Steve Job’s eye, I sold an e-book. I’d written this rancher girl story for Heartsong but they had a book very similar coming out by Kathleen Y’barbo (don’t think I’ve let her forget it) so they turned me down. Writer’s-Exchange was leading …
Forever After by Deb Raney
I’m thrilled to have another good friend and acclaimed author on the site this week! Please welcome Deborah Raney. Forever After is the second book in Deborah Raney’s Hanover Falls Novels series from Howard/Simon & Schuster. The first novel in the series, Almost Forever, won the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence and a HOLT Medallion Award of Merit. Synopsis: Lucas …
Dragons of Chiril by Donita K. Paul
It’s an honor to have my good friend Donita Paul stopping by today to tell us about her new novel. Before DragonSpell, on a different continent and a different time, a young emerlindian’s desperate decision threatens to disrupt the foundation of the world. Tipper has been caring for her family’s estate for years now, ever since her father disappeared, making …
The Fine Art of Insincerity by Angela Hunt
Please welcome friend and author fabulous, Angela Hunt. I love the title and premise of this book. And knowing, Angie, it will be a great read. Take a peek at the blurb and first chapter! **** The Fine Art of Insincerity Three Southern sisters with nine marriages between them — and more looming on the horizon – travel to St. …
Writing: Denise Hunter talks about life as a writer
My good friends Lena Dooley and Denise Hunter are talking writing over on Lena’s blog today. Denise has some new releases coming (yay!) but on the featured book on this post is a re-release of Surrender Bay. I love both of these women, their heart for the Lord, for worship, for others and for writing great books Be sure to …
Becoming a Writer Part 3
Let’s get a few basics out of the way. To become a writer you must… Have a seventh grade reading spelling competency. CHECK A story idea. CHECK A writing implement. Pen, pencil, paper, computer, crayon on the wall. CHECK Some modicum of determination and inspiration. CHECK Time each day, even a minute, to write. CHECK After the first blaze of …
A Perfect Blend by Trish Perry
Please welcome my friend and fab author Trish Perry as she tells us about her new book. The Perfect BlendSteph Vandergrift left everything to elope with Middleburg attorney Rick Manfred, who then stood her up at the altar. Too embarrassed to return home, Steph hopes to earn enough to get by until she can decide what to do next. Tea …
I’m going to a Buckeye Football game
Lots going on this weekend. Not necessarily in my life, but around the world and in your neighborhood. I’m finishing up Love Lifted Me with Sara Evans. I’ll be glued to my desk chair for the next few days but I’m excited to “have written!” Today at 11CST I’ll be on Kitchen Chat with Maragret McSweeney. Check my Twitter box …