Today we’re thrilled to welcome Mary Pat Johns to the blog! As the author of the Romance in Valiant Series and several Scrivenings Press novellas, Mary Pat’s love for both writing and God shines through every page she pens. In this post, she shares the Glitter and the Grouch book inspiration—how her unexpected “oops book […]
Christmas Books to Warm Your Heart This Season
There’s nothing quite like curling up with a cozy story when the snow piles up and the lights twinkle on the tree. If you’re searching for Christmas books that capture the joy, ho-ho-hope, and wonder of the season, Scrivenings Press has plenty to choose from. Whether you love heartwarming romance, a faith-filled devotional, or a […]
Heartbeats and Whodunits: 4 Christian Fiction Novels to Light Up Your October Reading List
There’s something magical about October reading—the rustle of leaves outside, a warm mug in hand, and a story that pulls you in from the first page. If you’re searching for Christian fiction novels to read this October, you’ll love the four new releases from Scrivenings Press. Each one promises faith, heart, and a touch […]
Prairie Sky Series Overview
I’ve just celebrated the release of the third novel in my Prairie Sky Series! What a blessing from the Lord. I’m also grateful to Mantle Rock Publishing for taking a chance on a new author! I wanted to take this opportunity to share an overview of the series. Book One, Under This Same Sky is […]
The Value of Self-Editing
Editing is a necessary, often grueling task that requires time and skill. Yet, is there such a thing as over-editing? How do you know when enough is enough? Here are five suggestions to make edits a little less taxing.
Creating Memorable Heroes and Heroines
What makes a hero and heroine memorable to readers? Often it’s the fire and ice relationships that make for an interesting read. In the world of fiction, as well as real life, opposites seem to attract. When creating lead characters, writers often choose unlikely combinations. A backwoodsman and a city girl. A rich heiress […]
Practically Painless
When dreaming of being an author one day, I never considered more than seeing my name on the cover and having other people read my words (and love them, of course). Everything else would obviously take care of itself because if a publisher liked my work enough to print it, then it would sell, right? […]
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