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 happy to share, because I remember scouring blogspots… Read More
Guest Interview with KATIE GANSHERT: Our Nosy Author Questions Answered
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
Newbie Writing Mistakes Monday–Aim for a Target
Artwork from http://shadzofgray.com/new_page_1.htm After watching a couple episodes of Top Shot with my kiddos, I realized a couple of things. One, since I can’t even hold a virtual gun steady in my video game playing, I have to admit I will never become the world-revered sniper I had hoped to be. The guys and gals on Top Shot are so well-qualified,… Read More
Newbie Writing Mistakes Monday–KEEP TRACK OF QUERIES!
This post is going to be short & sweet, because a) the time change, combined with allergy-induced asthma, has brewed the perfect storm of sleep-loss for me, and b) this is an easy one–you probably already do it! Here it is: Keep Good Records of Agents You’ve Queried. When I queried my first book, I figured it would get picked up… Read More
Guest Blogger–CREEPY QUERY GIRL Talks Queries!
My guest blogger today never ceases to amuse AND inform me with her blogposts. I started following her when I was in the depths of my querying despair, because her blog-name said it all: “Creepy Query Girl” (aren’t we all, at some point or another!). You can find her over at http://creepyquerygirl.blogspot.com/. Her real name is Katie Mills, and here’s… Read More
Newbie Writing Mistakes Monday–OBEY THE AGENCY RULES
I wanted to do this series as a vlog, but since I have no clue how to rig that up, for now, I’ll use my words. Mistakes…if you’re anywhere along this writing road, you’ve made some. I’ve made quite a few. Today, I just wanted to talk about one newbie mistake that should be quite self-evident. Don’t ignore the guidelines… Read More