Kids Lit
The Christmas Read-Aloud Crowd
A torrent of new books comes out each holiday season, celebrating Christmas, both religious and secular. Some, sold to…
December 8, 2025-
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Putting in the Work
This month, I had to make the difficult decision to give up on trying to recover work and files…
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Book ProposalsWhy Do Editors Take So Long with my Submission?
Many new authors wonder why it takes so long for the editor (or literary agent) to process my submission?…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeWriting is Hard Work and …
Have you ever yelled at a judge? I have! I probably should admit that it was Judge Judy, and…
October 6, 2025 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Pace Yourself
Unfortunately, my summer didn’t go quite as I had hoped. I enjoy spending a lot of time outside; however,…
August 29, 2025 -
Book Proposals
An Excellent Proposal Involves Hard Work
Many authors are looking for a magic bullet or system or action they can take to get published and…
August 26, 2025 -
Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for August, Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, Melissa Stroh, and Norma Poore. The place where craft connects community!…
August 21, 2025 -
Kids Lit
Objects in the Rear-view Mirror…
I wrote this totally CUTE board book featuring CUTE dinosaurs, and it has the CUTEST art ever. During the…
August 8, 2025 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Something to Say
Do you have something to say? I do. I always do. You see, I’m a very talky person. My…
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Award-Winning AuthorAWARD-WINNING AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Kate Motaung
Can you share a little about your recent book? Letters to Grief is a Christian gift book that includes…
August 2, 2025 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Press On
If you’ve ever had to force yourself to go to the gym or to exercise, then you understand the need…
July 30, 2025 -
The Picky PenFigurative Language
Did you ever wonder how other authors make stories so interesting? Sure, they vary the structure of the sentences,…
July 23, 2025 -
Award-Winning Author
Award-winning Author Interview with Julie Lavender
Can you share a little about your recent book? In Raising Good Sons: Christian Parenting Principles for Nurturing Boys…
July 1, 2025 -
Devotions for WritersIs That Too Cliché?
“We need a cliché thesaurus,” said my friend, Arlene, editing her draft for the umpteenth time. How much of…
May 14, 2025 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
BOTM
Recently I had a talk with a young brain cancer survivor I have mentored and encouraged for years. He…
February 27, 2025 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for October Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, and Melissa Stroh, is the show where we talk about all…
October 31, 2024 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Of Miners and Light
Several years ago, I portrayed a coal miner in a community play, and it opened my eyes to some…
November 6, 2023 -
Book Proposals
Begin at the Beginning
You have a burning desire to write a book. Join the crowd. You might be surprised to learn how…
June 25, 2023 -
Guest PostsWhat Are You Aiming For?
I stared at the one-inch thick pine board and sighed. I had attempted the side-kick break for what seemed…
October 9, 2022 -
Building Your Creative SpaceConcept 7: Dealing with fear
“We promise according to our hopes, and perform according to our fears.” Rochefoucauld You have every reason to be…
November 13, 2021 -
BestsellersBEST SELLING AUTHOR- ACE COLLINS
Welcome, Ace. Can you share a little about your recent book – The Cat’s Eye came out in August…
September 1, 2017 -
The Binge WriterWriting Contests – Winning Can’t Be Duplicated
When it comes to entering writing contests, it’s important to remember that winning can’t be duplicated. Many children’s…
August 27, 2017 -
Writer EncouragementAvoiding New Writer Pitfalls
I know about new writer pitfalls first hand. When my first book was written in 2009, the publishing industry…
August 25, 2017 -
The Ministry of WritingBeyond the Manger — Seminary in 5: Christology
Save money. Learn theology. Become a better writer. Minister more effectively. That’s my hope for you. In this…
August 24, 2017 -
Heard It Through The HartlineChoosing the Best Book Title
Recently a client and I went back and forth several times until we settled on a title for her…
July 30, 2017