Just going back in my mind and thinking of the years I spent trying to become traditionally published, and I know some of you have just entered this stage of your writing careers. The querying and waiting. Signing your agency contract…and waiting. Submitting your book…and waiting. There will be times when you’re tempted to quit. When the agents don’t bite… Read More
When it’s not Personal
I’m just pondering how paralyzing it is to spend time worrying about our online stats. When I first got on Facebook, I remember being shocked when someone would unfriend me. Had I come across the wrong way? Offended someone? Then twitter. As I was building my numbers, I noticed when people dropped me. Was it personal? (Answer–almost never! Twitter is… Read More
Old Wives’ Tales
First of all, I’d like to announce the random winner of Joanne Bischof’s novel, Be Still My Soul. IT IS: BECKY DOUGHTY! I know Becky will be excited because she’ll be meeting Joanne in person very soon at a book signing! For those of you who didn’t win, thanks so much for entering, and I hope you can buy your… Read More