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 …
Journaling, blogging and other drugs
I guess I could say most of my life journaling, or writing a diary, was my “drug.” My self therapy, my way of coping. My first diary was a little red book with a lock and key. I was six. Goodness knows I didn’t want my mom snooping among the pages to find out I didn’t know how to spell …
You’re Being Followed
A few words from Awesome-hubs: I love to pray Psalm 23:6 over people. “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life;” The Hebrew word translated “follow” is very strong, meaning to “chase after”, usually used in the negative, as in a hunter on the trail of prey. God’s goodness and favor pursue us relentlessly. We …
Meet Me In St. Louis
Meet me in St. Louie, Louie, meet me at the Conference! It’s fabulous! You should come! Really! St. Louis is a grand city! They have an arch in plain view from the hotel. The hotel has cool carpet. I’ll be there! Listen, I know what it’s like to feel lost, alone, stupid, clumsy, and like an outsider at a conference. …
Eternal Bank Account
It’s so easy to live in the moment. Forgetting the future and living for the present. It’s why saving money is so hard. Do you save for a rainy day or buy that new iPhone or new car? Hmm… if you’re like me, you’re going for the iPhone. A friend of mine saves money it itty-bitty increments. She amazes me. …
Catching Up
Hey, I’m such a bad blogger at times. I was finishing up The Wedding Dress so I could pass it off to a reader/proofer before flying to St. Louis for a board meeting. Came home and have been prepping for this week over in Clearwater and the My Book Therapy Deep Thinkers Retreat. I’ll try to post pictures and notes …
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 …
Becoming a Writer Part 2
So you want to be a writer? Fantastic. It’s a wonderful, great, hard life. I mean, things I couldn’t even imagine being an issue or concern before I started writing, are now an issue and concern. I’m like, “Who knew?” For example? Like, how to “brand” myself. I thought only corporations used brands. Blogging with purpose instead of eclectic. Social …
Becoming a Writer Part 1
Lately, I’ve had a some folks ask me about becoming a writer. They, or someone they know has written or wants to write a novel. I get asked a lot about how to get published and the steps involved. So, I thought I’d discuss it here. Create a reference. Make a few people laugh. Make a few people cry. One. …
ACFW Featured Author
Thanks to Dineen, Mary and ACFW for giving me a spot on the ACFW Featured Author page this week.