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Quick Fiction Fixes – Using physical reactions to show emotion
We’re all busy, whether working full-time or chasing/chauffeuring kids around all day. Yet we’re also writers, striving to get our words on paper and then polish it to a sparkle. This column gives quick fixes for fiction manuscripts specifically for busy writers. Pick and choose what works best for you! Physical reactions: Psychiatrists agree that…
Try Dying by James Scott Bell
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing TRY DYING (Center Street October 24, 2007) by James Scott Bell REVIEW: I really wanted to be more into this book before this blog tour posted, but alas I’m a slow reader! But so far I’m enjoying the book, as much as I enjoyed meeting…
My Celebrity Lookalikes
I gave it a shot. I’ve some really good likenesses on other blogs, no such luck for me. One of my matches was Magic Johnson! Magic Johnson? Here are some of my best photos. My highest match was 71% so I guess that means I’m not much of a match! Thank goodness! So do you…
Care.com: Innovative Childcare and more without the Hassle!
With no family in town, finding babysitting has always been a hassle for our family. That’s why ten years ago we started the Babysitting co-op. A group of families got together and started swapping babysitting and keeping track of how often each couple went out and watched others. It’s been great for these past ten…
Protecting Kids from Inappropriate Video and Computer Games
If you’re a parent of children who plays video games, then I’m sure you’ve struggled with whether a certain game is appropriate for your child. In years past it was almost impossible to know how violent or inappropriate a game was without sitting down and playing the game with your child. Things have changed thanks…
ACFW: Friday Night and Connecting with Agents
When I last wrote I had mentioned I had a really great conversation with Steve Laube, one of the agents who liked my One Sheet in the late night chat and who I had an appointment with the next day. But I didn’t share any details. There’s not much to share on the writing side…
Writer Off Schedule!
I thought I’d have more time to write when my kids were in school. I thought I’d be able to crank out pages of perfect prose now that I wasn’t homeschooling. I thought I’d be finished editing my WIP by now. I was wrong. When I was homeshooling, I used to hire a babysitter to…
It’s Been a Crazy Week I almost forgot my Birthday!
Yes, I’ve been that busy, but it is my birthday month! Last year I had a month long celebration on this blog. This year it totally slipped my mind. So if it’s not too late, I’d like you all to celebrate my (GULP) 39th birthday! I’m not really focusing on this year’s celebration because I…
The Devil and the Angel
I screwed up again. And amazingly, I felt entitled to. (Insert yucky “ew” sound here, please.) So here’s how it played out. Months ago I agreed to let go of our cleaning service, because we had to cut costs. Now if you’re a busy mom (If? Yeah, I heard that snicker.), sometimes that can be…
Saturday Morning Review: Abomination by Colleen Coble
Colleen Coble’s first hardback is hitting stores now — Woohoo! It’s even on display at Barnes and Noble. So look for it — it’s a fantastic book! A serial killer is loose in Upper Peninsula, Michigan, punishing people for their sins. One of his victims escaped with her life and small daughter. Now the race…