What do you want to be when you grow up? Where do you see yourself in twenty years (let’s be honest, none of us saw ourselves here when we were asked that back in 2000)? What are your short-term and long-term goals? Want to know a secret? It’s my birthday. While many people probably evaluate […]
The Value of Your Words
If you’re like me, you sometimes wonder if what you do, or what you say, or what you write make a difference. A simple “well-done” or “thank you” help us know that what we do, say, or write have value. As authors, we are encouraged when we know people are reading our books and express […]
A Time Like This
I remember school being canceled for a day or two because of flu. I remember ducking under my desk at school with my arms over my head and go-home drills during the Cold War. I remember being stuck at home while the snow piled high, closing roads and businesses. I don’t recall a time […]
“Encourage One Another”
With all the wonderful, skillful writers who blog, I often find it difficult to come up with a new idea for a blog post. The author of Ecclesiastes (1:9) proclaims, “And there is nothing new under the sun.” As writers, we know that an old subject with a new twist or point of view can […]
January Thoughts
I’ve been overwhelmed for what seems to be that last few months. As I look ahead to 2020, I see an ever-growing to-do list with my fourth book releasing in May, and then I see this timely reminder waiting for me to notice it on my shelf. I’m reminded that I’m not doing this life […]
What’s Left to Say?
It’s almost Christmas! 2019 will soon be all in the past. For our country and the world, it has been a tumultuous year. Nation against nation, political factions at war, lives lost in terrorist attacks and because of personal grudges. I’m tired of it all. How about you? Life is filled with the unexpected. Illness, […]
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 […]
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