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My Agent Story, Sample Query Letter, AND a Query Crit Offer!

One of my original "author" shots from my old blogspot. Yes, my dog is kissing my cheek...I was at a loss for what to blog about, but my writer friend Cynthia Herron (http://authorcynthiaherron.com/blog) suggested sharing my "When I got the Call" story about when I got my agent. I'm only too … [Read more...]


agent// Andy Scheer// contract// critiques// e-mail// first-person// Gudrid// Hartline Literary Agency// query letter// querying

Guest Interview: GRAEME ING, author of YA Fantasy Novel OCEAN OF DUST

Graeme Ing, author of OCEAN OF DUSTToday, I'm privileged to interview an author who's supported my Viking novel from the moment he heard about it--he has Viking roots! Graeme's young adult novel entitled Ocean of Dust has recently released. Here's a little info on Graeme: Graeme Ing is a writer of … [Read more...]


beta readers// crit partners// fantasy// Graeme Ing// guest interview// marketing// Ocean of Dust// platform-building// sci-fi// self-publishing// world-building// YA

My Word for 2013!

Wow! Seems like I haven't seen you all in forever! Been keeping my nose to the grindstone up until Christmas break, then did some traveling (in all that snow--so thankful I married a Yankee driver...) and had a wonderful, relaxing visit with my in-laws.Just wanted to pop over and share my "word for … [Read more...]


Blessing// Marshwiggle// new year// one word 2013// thankful

YouTube Channel for Vlog posts!

Hi my friends, after working on it a little today, I've got my Youtube channel up and running with all my previous vlog posts! Just wanted to share the link in case you want to get caught up. Blogger had completely erased them somehow! I know it helps to "see" the one who's blogging sometimes. Here … [Read more...]


vlog// youtube channel

My Video Pitch for GOD’S DAUGHTER, Since I Can’t be at the ACFW Conference

Today, I'm announcing the winner of the Submerged book giveaway on my video blog. I'm also throwing myself out there and giving you the pitch I might have given the editors at ACFW, had I been able to attend.I based my pitch setup on Rachelle Gardner's excellent pitch post here: … [Read more...]


ACFW// author pitch// Book Giveaway// character vs plot pitch// conference// Dani Pettrey// editors// Submerged

Yup, I’m Jumping on the “Bloggy-Break” Train!

Thank you all so much for visiting my guest post at Southern Writers on Wednesday! Loved your comments!So, I've decided that since my brain is all but derailed this month, I need to take a blogging break. Still waiting to hear back on submissions for my Viking novel (yes, I'll freely admit it's been … [Read more...]


2013// blog break// blogging// Merry Christmas// writing

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I write contemporary mysteries and Viking historicals. Born and brought up in the mountains of West Virginia, I enjoy writing about small towns, family relationships, and women who aren't afraid to protect those they love. Read More…

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LAST CHANCE: NO TRICKS, JUST BOOKS GIVEAWAY The N LAST CHANCE: NO TRICKS, JUST BOOKS GIVEAWAY

The No Tricks, Just Books giveaway ends October 31 at 11:59 p.m. CT, so get your entry in! Here are today’s featured authors:

Come Down Somewhere by @JennWright82
A Plain Confession by @suzannewoodsfisher
Matchmaking Christmas by @tonishiloh
Calculated by @nova_mcbee_author
Queen of Hearts by @heatherdaygilbert

GRAND PRIZE: One winner receives all 36 featured titles.
PLUS: 36 more winners will each receive one of the featured titles.

Enter through the link in my bio or at https://kingsumo.com/g/107jdq3/no-tricks-just-reads-book-tour

Book format is the author’s choice. USA mailing addresses only. Must be 18 or older to enter.

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Have you entered yet? There’s still time to win in the No Tricks, Just Books giveaway. Meet today’s featured authors:

Texas Forsaken by @sherryshindelarauthor
Squire of Truth by @jill_williamson_author
Burning the Raven Tree by @JanyreTromp
Made Like the Moon by @authorcarriecotten
Queen of Hearts by @heatherdaygilbert

GRAND PRIZE: One winner receives all 36 featured titles.
PLUS: 36 more winners will each receive one of the featured titles.

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More treats, no tricks! Here are today’s featured authors in the No Tricks, Just Books giveaway:

Queen of Hearts by @heatherdaygilbert
Things We Keep Hidden by @JillLynnAuthor
The Wings of Poppy Pendleton by @melbdobson
Battle Charged by @hannah.hood.lucero

GRAND PRIZE: One winner receives all 36 featured titles.
PLUS: 36 more winners will each receive one of the featured titles.

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Book format is the author’s choice. USA mailing addresses only. Must be 18 or older to enter.

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