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One Sheets and Pitching
Welcome to the Conference Confidence Series: ONE SHEETS So you’ve worked on your pitch, gotten it down to a 30 second sound bite that will knock the socks of an editor. Now what if he/she wants to know more? That’s when I pull out my One Sheet. I rarely have to do a lot of…
Perfecting Your Pitch
Conference Confidence Series So you’ve finished your novel and your ready to set your baby loose. But if you were asked to describe your novel in a few sentences, would you be able to do it? Some people call it an elevator pitch. The little sound bite that will catch an editor’s attention, if you…
Conference Confidence: Why Are You Going?
Just because I’m not going to ACFW this year, doesn’t mean I can’t help you get prepared to have the best conference you can. I’ll be reposting my Conference Confidence series to help you get organized and prepare for your upcoming writers conference. I won’t claim I know it all, or know much for that…
Back to School Book Giveaway
Now that the kids are back in school you’ll have all this time on your hands to read, right? Well, while that might not be the case for me and many of you, how can you pass up FREE books from Hachette publishing and the best news is, all you have to do is comment!…
Liscensed for Trouble
What’s NOT to love about PJ Sugar? She’s quirky, insecure and lovable. A girl with all heart who’s trying to prove to herself and to others that she doesn’t deserved to the stigma of “Nothing But Trouble.” Is she successful, you’ll have to read Licensed for Trouble to find out. If you haven’t heard by…
Back to School Blahs!
School starts in seven days! Seven days! Which means not only will my kids be going to school in 100 plus degree heat, so will I! Is it just me or is it just plain wrong to send kids to school in August? Technically, it’s still SUMMER. Time for swimming and BBQs and staying up…
Why I'm Overprotective: A Random Act of Violence
My kids would tell you I’m WAY overprotective. My oldest wasn’t allowed to walk down to the neighbors home on his own in our quiet suburban neighborhood until he was ten, and then I can’t even remember if I let him play inside. There was a lot to worry about. I really didn’t know the…
Nightshade by Ronie Kendig
I mentioned this book last week and I’m still really enjoying it. It’s the perfect pace for me, which is fast with, three story lines that are easy to follow. If you’ve been disappointed with suspense claiming to be a page turner and they’re not, then you’ll enjoy Nightshade. This week, the Christian Fiction Blog…
Stars in the Night by Cara Putman
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Stars In The Night Summerside Press (July 1, 2010) by Cara Putman ABOUT THE AUTHOR: A Word From Cara: I graduated from high school at sixteen, college at 20, and completed my law degree when I was 27. My writing journey started in 2005 when I…
Nightshade by Ronie Kendig
I’ve just started reading this book, but I have to say I’m pleased with the pace (fast) amount of potential romance (not saturated) and the intriguing plot. I’ve been disappointed with suspense/thrillers lately and hate when the romance over shadows the action. I think this will be a perfect blend! More on my thoughts as…