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Interrupted by American Idols
This last week has been a whirlwind of excitement for my son and our family as we focused on his dreams instead of mine. It started with a simple press release I sent out last Monday with the hope that some local media would respond to the subject line: Local Teen Wins Dream Ticket to…
And the Winner Is…
Deb Lebakken Thanks to ALL who entered my Cherry Blossom Capers Summer Family Fun Giveaway! If you didn’t win and want to read my book. It’s in stock as of this posting at: CBD http://ow.ly/c5QGb Walmart.com http://ow.ly/c5Qz3 Amazon.com
Lynne Gentry’s Road to Publication Vlog
Road to Publication from Lynne Gentry on Vimeo. Reinventing Leona Summary – Lynne Gentry Leona Harper loves being a pastor’s wife. Her impressive resume touts thirty years of coaxing hot water from rusty parsonage plumbing, planning church potlucks, and standing beside her husband while members take potshots at his sermons. Except for the little tiff with her grown…
Embracing Life's Layovers
Sometimes I feel as if I’m on a layover to my final destination. A stop on the way to something better, more exciting—My destiny. You would think a stop, a pause in travel would be restful, and I guess sometimes it can be, but if you’ve been on a layover in an airport, then you…
Entrusted with Talents
Recently the Holy Spirit handed me a measuring stick, and I’ve been carrying it around ever since. These moments when God speaks so clearly both ache and inspire at once as He remains at work in my life, changing my heart and mind. In reading through the Gospels, a familiar passage mentioning Judas Iscariot jumped…
Before You Hit Send On Your Manuscript
Nothing is more exciting and unnerving than finishing edits and getting ready to send in a manuscript to an agent or editor. Even if you and your critique partners have gone over your pages several times, doubts still nag. Did I catch every misspelled word and homonym? When I made my last edits did I…
Loving The Craft When We Tire of the Writing
by Cynthia Herron For writers, there’s nothing worse than those “off days.” The ones that Wally Writer and Annie Author rarely talk about because their writing is just too picture-perfect. Everything they create is a masterpiece. Every word they write is beautiful and filled with deep, profound meaning. They don’t often admit mistakes, because…well…they just…
ABCs of the Content Edit
Every step of my journey to publication has been a huge learning experience for me. The revision letter was no different. The content edits for Canyon Walls were pretty extensive. At first, I was disappointed, but now, I realize that it is just another step in making me a better writer. Here are a few of…
Cherry Blossom Capers Summer Fun Family Giveaway
It’s summer time and what better way to spend the time then by the pool reading and I’m giving one lucky winner my book!! “If you’re looking for an easy summer read then grab a copy of Cherry Blossom Capers. I’m not sure which story was my favorite as they all were enjoyable, but what…
How Long Do You Wait Before You Move On?
From the archives: This was first posted on March 8, 2012 This question is first and foremost in my mind as I think about friends and family who have waited and now are celebrating the end to their longing. A prodigal daughter and mother reunited. A divorced mother weeks away from marrying the love of…