Encouragement
Carnival of Writing
No this isn’t an official carnival, it’s just my top picks for the past week or so. Interview with Noah Lukeman, Part I over at Novel Journey gives you great insight into the mind of an agent. Be sure to check out part II. I just love this dragon…er, editor who has her golden and…
While I was Sleeping…
Most ideas for my books come in dreams. Dreaming is like watching a movie for me! I dream in plots and stories some time. Other ideas I believe God just pops into my head. Not to sound super spiritual, but it’s true. Some of the stuff I come up with is because I wasn’t trying…
Bad News…Part II
I’m really trying to get my priorities in order, and I’m doing better. Writing doesn’t consume my time. The only writing I seem to be doing now-a-days is on this blog, and it’s mostly reflective of what God’s been showing me. I know in my heart that that’s part of the plan, the process to…
Bad News Comes in the Mail Part 1
I used to like getting mail. As child I’d wait by the window for the mailman to come in hopes of getting a letter from the half a dozen pen pals I had. I’d listen to my mom’s old 45 record as I bopped to the fifties style music and I sang along to the…
What Number Are You?
Every time I read Mary’s article on “Pubishing doesn’t Validate Your Life” it helps me put my own writing journey into perspective. I’m a very competitive goal oriented person. I like to plan, dream and work to make it happen in whatever I do. Sometimes though, I plan and move forward on my own, without…
For All You Aspiring Writers…
Camy, my writing friend and newly contracted author is having a critique service contest. Here’s the scoop: The Story Sensei Summer Sale A writers’ summer event! From now until July 15th, I will be holding a fabulous contest for my Story Sensei critique service. I will draw the names of TWO lucky winners! They will…
Meaningful Mondays
Well, I made it 21.5 hours without turning on the computer. I decided to log on because recently we’ve been allowing our 4 year old daughter to fall asleep in our bed with the lights out while I type on the computer. Breif history. She’s always been a terrific sleeper. One story, one kiss, turn…
Group Blogging at WIN Writer’s of Inspirational Novels
I’m part of the ACFW’s WIN (Write’s of Inspirational novels) group writer’s blog where I’ll be blogging every Friday about writing related subjects. Check it out and don’t forget to let me know you stopped by.
To Open or Not to Open…
A large manila envelope rests on my cluttered desk. On the envelope lies a computer CD, a recipe I got off the internet, a preschool directory, a Civil War reenactment brochure, and my latest cozy mystery brainstorm. I have starred at it for weeks, not sure if I should re-open it. You see, I know…
Gina, My Holmes Girl!!
Gina Holmes is a freelance writer, whose work has appeared in Woman’s Day, The Roanoker and Epiphany’s magazine. She also co-runs the popular fiction blogs: Novel Journey and Novel Reviews, where she has interviewed Frank Peretti, Karen Kingsbury, Ted Dekker and more than a hundred others. She makes her home in Roanoke, Virginia, where she…