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Author Betsy St. Amant
Tell us a little about your family and your call to write. I’m married to a super hunky fireman, and we have a three year old daughter I dub “Little Miss” 🙂 She keeps me busy and inspired and humble and daily reminds me of God’s grace and unconditional love toward me. How did you…
How Do You Define Book Launch Success?
Last weekend I had the official book launch of Cherry Blossom Capers. Just like many women dream about and plan their wedding, many authors do the same for their book launch. I’m no exception. I’ve been waiting for this day and planning for years! Even before the book sold I knew what I would do…
Interview with Writing Mom Roma Downey and Giveaway
I had the privilege to interview Roma Downey and ask her questions about her life as a busy professional and mom and about her faith. Roma Downey is an actress, author, and producer. Born and raised in Ireland, Roma is This summer, she was on the Hallmark Channel starring in the TV movie “Keeping up…
Roma Downey’s Little Angels Giveaway
Discover the joy of learning and friendship with a heavenly new collection! From Executive Producer Roma Downey (“Touched by an Angel”) and Writer Phil Lollar (“Adventures in Odyssey”) comes the much-anticipated faith-based educational series, LITTLE ANGELS, soaring onto DVD from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Review: Little Angels is a sweet educational preschool series that…
Keeping Track of Business Expenses
Bookkeeping is an essential part of the business of writing, especially identifying and tracking expenses. Business expenses are considered an operating cost. The more legitimate business expenses that we can document, the lower our tax payments will be. Ordinary and Necessary Expenses for Writers: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires that our writing expenses be…
The Financial Side of Writing
Writers work in all different genres and write for a variety of media outlets. Some of us are business writers, others create romance novels and many write articles for magazines or copy for web sites. Putting words into print is our profession, but dealing with the financial aspects of our writing business can be challenging.…
Cherry Blossom Capers Reviews are Pouring In!
“I don’t usually read light mystery or romances, which is what this collection is, but it was truly relaxing, and after spending a few days with these novellas, I totally understand why so many bookworms spend most of their time with these genres.” – Jennifer Donovan Read more at 5 Minutes for Books “The third story…
Dealing with a Launch Party that Feels Out of Control
Last night, my nine year old daughter came out of her bed to tell me something. Which isn’t uncommon with my little bed time procrastinator, but this time she had a silly smile on her face and told me she heard my book on the radio. At first I didn’t believe her, but her smile…
Who Does Your Resolution Serve?
How are your New Year’s Resolutions holding up? I’ve never been much for sweeping changes at the start of a new year, and I have faltered on many more resolutions than I’ve kept. If I wasn’t discouraged by goals a sight loftier than my commitment, then I was forgetting my hasty decision to jettison a…
Organizing Your Writing Business for Tax Season
Writers work in all different genres and write for a variety of media outlets. Some of us are business writers, others create romance novels and many write articles for magazines or copy for web sites. Putting words into print is our profession, but dealing with the financial aspects of our writing business can be challenging.…