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A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
You Released a Book WHEN?

I released a book during a pandemic. What’s new with you? I waited years upon years to see a…
May 6, 2020
Embrace the Wait
Survival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing: Tip #15 – Avoid the Tap Out, and Help Others Avoid it Too

One of my family’s favorite series to binge watch is the survival show Alone. From the comfort of our…
May 5, 2020
Devotions for Writers
Return and Submit

“You are the God who sees me.” ~ Hagar Genesis 16:13 (NIV) Rejection. Every writer is familiar with it.…
May 3, 2020
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
You Can Do It!

I have shared before how difficult those first days after my accident were. This month I want to give…
April 29, 2020
Novelists Unwind
Novelists Unwind Interviews Susan May Warren and Angela Meyer

Susan May Warren has written more than 65 novels in multiple genres, won multiple awards including the Christy Award…
April 26, 2020
Writer Encouragement
Too Distracted

These days, I frequently see my social media contacts expressing the same sentiment: “I’m too distracted to write.” In…
April 11, 2020
The Intentional Writer
The Power of Our Words

We writers understand the power of words. Words can wound or heal. Educate or mislead. Give hope or cause…
April 8, 2020
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
From Almost to Real

What if you write for a website called “Almost An Author” and then you actually get a book contract?…
April 6, 2020
Embrace the Wait
Survival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #14 – Stay on Mission

I’m writing this post at a time when our world is in shut-down mode. Stores are closing their doors,…
April 5, 2020
Devotions for Writers
What Shall I Write?

“Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.” Isaiah 40:1 (NIV) Do you feel compelled to write, but don’t know…
April 3, 2020
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Setbacks

As I write this month’s post from my home office, the world around me is shut down as caution…
March 29, 2020
Novelists Unwind
Novelists Unwind Interviews Janice L. Dick and Jill Eileen Smith

Janice L. Dick is the award-winning author of The Road to Happenstance, the first novel in the Happenstance Chronicles. Janice…
March 26, 2020
Writer Encouragement
Expressing Encouragement

“Your mom was proud of you!” The words in yesterday’s email from one of Mom’s friends brought tears to…
March 11, 2020
The Intentional Writer
What to Do When the Conference Is Over

A few days ago Annette’s Embrace the Wait column listed good strategies to prepare for a writers’ conference. Conferences…
March 8, 2020
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Let’s go to Camp

I never went to camp as a child. For a variety of reasons, it wasn’t my thing. Even though…
March 6, 2020
Embrace the Wait
Survival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #13 – Be Conference Ready

Writer’s conference season is upon us. If you’re like me, this time of year gets your creative juices flowing…
March 5, 2020
Devotions for Writers
Weights and Measures

“Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph.” Exodus 1:8 (NKJV) Joseph enjoyed a…
March 3, 2020
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Just Do IT

Recently, I started writing a passion project. It is a twist on a favorite film of my childhood. I’ve…
February 29, 2020
Novelists Unwind
Novelists Unwind Interviews Lynette Eason and Lorna Seilstad

Lynette Eason has won multiple awards for her heart-stopping romantic suspense novels. In our interview, she talks about her…
February 26, 2020
The Intentional Writer
How to be a Helpful Critique Partner

Last month I talked about how useful critiques are for writers, because they provide important feedback that helps us…
February 8, 2020
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Be Still?

Be still and know that I am God . . . That line from Psalm 46:10 is one of…
February 6, 2020
Embrace the Wait
Survival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #12 – Be On Guard Against Pride

I once did a brief stint as a nanny. I absolutely loved the baby I took care of, but…
February 5, 2020
Devotions for Writers
Personal Directive

“Lord, what about him?” John 21:21 (NIV) (Read John 21:15-22) Have you seen someone reach quick success? Maybe you’ve…
February 3, 2020
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Know Your Strengths

Because of my brain injury, I’m a big fan of making progress. I learned after my accident progress is…
January 29, 2020
Novelists Unwind
Novelists Unwind Interviews Author Tari Faris & the Authors of the Homefront Heroines Novella Collection

Tari Faris’s debut novel, You Belong With Me, is a multi-layered contemporary romance that brought tears to my eyes and…
January 26, 2020