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3 Secular Podcasts that Changed the Way I Write
First, I have to confess. I never bought an iPod. I’m too cheap. But my dad bought one shortly after they came out. Then he bought a car and the dealer threw in a free iPod Shuffle. I inherited the Shuffle and got hooked on podcasts. It’s true. I listen to podcasts with something bordering…
Conference Confidence Countdown!
I’m running out of steam for this column so I’ve linked to some awesome must reads for conference confidence. So why you read them, I’ll be taking my own advice and getting my finger and toe nails done. Then this weekend is all about planning my wardrobe! Let me know what you’re conference preparations for…
Let’s Get Together, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!
I’m talking about ACFW! Last year I reserved a table for breakfast on Friday morning. It really helped eliminate the first day jitters or “where am I going to sit and will I know anybody.” So I’ll be doing it again and will try to get a table in the center by the door. Just…
Pray Before You Leap
I just finished reading Camy Tang’s Sushi for One? I thoroughly enjoyed being immersed in the Asian culture as well as the life of die-hard volleyball player. I used to play volleyball in junior high and high school so it was fun getting to relive my sports playing days, though I was no where near…
When the Nile Turns Red by DiAnn Mills
Award-winning author, DiAnn Mills, launched her career in 1998 with the publication of her first book. Currently she has over forty books in print and has sold more than a million copies. DiAnn believes her readers should “Expect an Adventure.” Her desire is to show characters solving real problems of today from a Christian perspective…
Quick Fiction Fixes – Necessary dialogue
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! Make sure every word of…
Sing with ME! 50 Ways to Edit MY WIP!
I must be a little loopy after so much synopsis rewriting. I think I could probably rewrite it forever. But during a break that old song “5o ways to Leave your Lover” came floating back into my head, except with different lyrics. So indulge me while I let loose before I dive back in to…
St. Louis Arch Jumping
Jumping on the St. Louis Arch! Why? Becaue everyone else was doing it!
I Remember
Reposted from September 11, 2006 I was in my bedroom, half awake, not even dressed for the day. My baby was asleep in his crib so I flipped on the TV and there it was. The buildings on fire, the news commentators playing over and over again the planes flying into the towers. I sat…
Self Doubts and a Whole lot of Research
My first draft, and synopsis is finished! Now it’s time for me to go back and make sure my plot and police proceedure lines up. I feel a bit overwhelmed with all the research that is in front of me. Maybe I should have researched everything first, but if I did I’d never finish the…