I confess, when beginning this blog series, I thought it would be interesting to go from my strengths directly to my weakness. I’m still deciding where to place this particular entry in the series: This was one of the lowest scoring love languages for me. I’m both terrible at giving gifts and terrible at receiving … More The 5 love languages: Receiving gifts
It’s been a while since I’ve posted so let’s see if I can remember everything I’ve read without repeating myself. Honestly, I thought I posted this post two weeks ago, but apparently it was lost somewhere in cyberspace…. I have no idea what happened… Anyway, if you want to join in, or check out a … More WWW Wednesday: June wrap up
If you haven’t heard, #WIPjoy is back and if you’re on Twitter, you SERIOUSLY need to check out this hashtag event. I loved today’s prompt/questions so much I thought i’d share everything all at once with those of you who might not peruse #WIPjoy’s thread. The two main characters from my third book are Matt … More #WIPjoy and Character Aesthetics
Midway through high school, I learned about the 5 love languages. I took a (paper) quiz in order to determine what my love language was. I don’t really even remember what the results were back then, honestly. In case you’ve never ever heard of the 5 love languages, they are as follows Words of affirmation … More The 5 love languages: Quality time
When I edit a book, running through draft number whatever (let’s say 4 or 5 or 10?) I leave some things the way they are. Other things I change, I enhance, I sharpen the writing, I bring in more details, or maybe cut out writing with too much details. At the end, the final product … More Tuesday Tidbits: Life is like a Work in Progress
Love’s Violet Sunrise: Eagle Harbor prequel By Naomi Rawlings Historical Christian Romance Synopsis With her brother facing trial for a murder he didn’t commit, German immigrant Mabel Krause needs a lawyer who can help prove her brother’s innocence. The only trouble is–she can’t afford one. Hiram Cummings needs money to return to law school, and … More Love’s Violet Sunrise: Book Review
A love like ours: Porter family #3 By Becky Wade Contemporary Christian Romance Synopsis: Former Marine Jake Porter has far deeper scars than the one that marks his face. He struggles with symptoms of PTSD, lives a solitary life, and avoids relationships. When Lyndie James, Jake’s childhood best friend, lands back in Holley, Texas, Jake … More A love like ours: Book Review
Candle in the Darkness: By Lynn Austin Historical / inspirational / romance Synopsis Caroline Fletcher is caught in a nation split apart and torn between the ones she loves and a truth she can’t deny The daughter of a wealthy slave-holding family from Richmond, Virginia, Caroline Fletcher is raised to believe slavery is God-ordained and … More Candle in the darkness: Book review
What makes a great story? Plot (and don’t forget Character conflict, Misunderstandings, High Stakes) You could have nailed all of these things, but your story could still bore people to death. What else makes a story shine and rise above others? The little things. What do I mean by the little things? Well, think … More What makes a great story? The little things
Today is I mean, Yesterday was Insecure Writers Support Group Day ( You can find out more here) Welcome to the club. Even if you’re only reading this for the first time. If you’re a writer, you know how it feels to have insecurities sneak up on you. If you’re anyone at all, I’m sure you’ve felt insecurities about … More ISWG Wed/Thurs Day
