Writing Dual or Split Time Stories In honor of my new book, The Memory House, I thought I’d blog about the process or technique of writing a dual time, or split time, stories. What is dual or split time? I’ve heard people use the term “slip time” but that’s not an accurate picture. Slip implies slipping through time. Time travel. …
Prayer Is The Only Way Up
Sometimes people ask if I’d ever write a non fiction book. After all, I did major in journalism at the great Ohio State. But I loved writing features more than the hard news. I prefer to make things up rather than writing “just the facts.” When I was in journalism school, the facts were very important. I understand truth not critical …
English Romance Traditions
Welcome to England! Since I’ve been writing sudo British/English royal novels, I thought I’d take a look at English romance traditions. I turned to the English women at Women’s Alive Book Club for some help. Here’s what they said… “We don’t feed each other cake at the reception. But Valentines! At school we could order red carnations to be sent with …
Romance Around the World! Blog Hop Stop #4
Some good friends of mine wanted to have a spectacular give way for all you book lover’s. So we pooled our resources and put together an enviable giveaway I’d sign up for if they’d let me! You can enter the main giveaway for a Kindle Fire, chocolate, bubble bath, Starbucks gift card, $75 pajama gram, and eight novels right here on this page …
A Royal Giveaway!
In honor of How To Catch A Prince we’re doing a fantastic giveaway! Check out the campaign page here! [Tweet “A Royal Giveaway for @rachelhauck‘s How To Catch A Prince. http://bit.ly/1AVTk9x #amreading #giveaway #brightonbracelet #cinderellamovie“]
You’re Not Crazy, You’re Super Menopausal Part 4
(Originally written in 2015. Read Part 1 Here. Part 2 Here. Part 3 Here.) Okay, I’m winding this up. Coming to the not-so-dramatic conclusion. I’ve wondered about blogging my journey. It’s kind of personal topic. But during my journey, I’d lie awake at night suffering with symptoms and surf the web for a bit of comfort. I’d have loved a blog …
Valentine’s Giveaway! Two days left!
a Rafflecopter giveaway Ends Saturday night! [Tweet “Two Days Left On The Valentine’s Giveaway”]
You’re Not Crazy, You’re Super Menopausal Part 2
(Written in 2015. Read Part 1 Here.) It’s Been A Year Part II …. When we were last on this blog… I was struggling to write How To Catch A Prince (Starred review from Library Journal) After the initial crash and burn in the bathroom, I rested during the weekend and sort of rebounded during the week. I was feeling good …
Taps On The Wall, Poems from the Hanoi Hilton
I found this book last week. “Taps On The Walls, Poems from the Hanoi Hilton by Maj General John Borling” The story, the heroism, the demonstration of hope in the midst of grave peril inspires me. I admit, it also worries me. Men like Borling are more rare and rare. His spirit, heart, ability to remain steadfast seems to be …
Diary of a Writer: The Lull… What To Do, What To Do!
I finished a book, Princess Ever After, Feb 4th and turned it in that afternoon. I was exhausted. I’d been backside-in-chair since Christmas with a fast week up to Indiana for the ACFW Board meeting and a few days with Hubster’s parents. There I was, sprint rewriting to the end, fifteen hours a day, confusing my poor dog. “Mom, why …