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This week, I’ve plunged into final edits for Miranda Warning. I haven’t really delved deep into this novel in months. Two words: Freaking. Out. This may or may not involve frantic messages to my crit partner asking if I actually have the ability to write in the first place. This may or may not include a dramatic monologue to my husband… Read More
Just wanted to link you up to a guest blogpost I wrote for Overcoming with God, a website where my good friend Carrie Fancett Pagels and her friends share encouraging glimpses into others’ struggles and journeys. The posts on this blog are always a blessing to me, and today I’m blessed to be able to share a little of my… Read More
If you’ve checked out any Christian fiction blogs lately, you’ve probably seen some interviews or guest blogposts by the sweet and bubbly Katie Ganshert, author of debut novel Wildflowers from Winter. It’s a fantastic breakout (or break-in?) novel, and I really love that it’s set in farm country! Katie’s next book is already in the works–Wishing on Willows. So today,… Read More
Tis the season for Thanksgiving–though the Christmas music is already playing in Wal-Mart! Let’s not skip over giving thanks as we get closer to the end of another year. As a writer who’s experienced my fifth tumultuous year on the road to publication, I’m going to stop and give thanks. 1) I’d like to thank every writing blogspot I’ve frequented,… Read More
I can’t really think of any other words for this post. I’m giddy with excitement, like I’m in love for the first time. Why? I can’t stop writing! I’ve got the seed of a new novel in my head, and ideas are pouring out nonstop. Is this the initial infatuation phase? You’d better believe it! I was recently infatuated with… Read More
So, as far as my writing a NaNo novel this month…not so much. As far as moving ahead in the agent-search contest…not so much. BUT…suffering from a lack of encouragement from loving supporters…not so much! I’m so thankful for all the unexpected words of encouragement that float me through days like this–days when I really can’t concentrate on moving laundry… Read More