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The story behind Forsaken Canyon
I had so much fun writing Forsaken Canyon, and yet it was a hard book to write. Suspense stories with a strong mystery have to be carefully mapped out. You have to put just the right red herrings in but also keep the pace moving. I chose to write about the Lost City of Gold…
Book Endorsements
The subject of endorsements seems to be a hot one, but especially among debut novelists and more and more often even among un-contracted writers. It seems that no matter what writing circle I am in, new and aspiring authors are stressed out about finding an endorser. As a debut novelist myself, I am nowhere near…
ACFW conference/booksigning
This week is the American Christian Fiction Writers’ annual conference in Minneapolis. I will be attending and actually this year presenting a workshop on how to write an inspirational romance. Talk about an interruption in my writing schedule!!! But a welcome one. I can’t wait to see everyone, and if you are attending, please stop…
DiAnn Mills Interview
Tell us about your family and your call to write: I have four adult sons. I didnât start writing until â96. My husband looked at me and told me someday youâll write a bookâquit your job and Iâll give you one year to get anything published. I said âOkay, I will. Iâm working on…
Michelle Sutton On Publishing and Her First Release!
Like most new authors, I wrote my first book with enthusiasm, polished it, sent it out (to Steeple Hill) and got a rejection. I didn’t know why they didn’t want my fabulous book, of course they only take like 1% of the submissions they get. So I decided what I needed was an agent. I…
Michelle Sutton and It’s Not About Me
I’m so excited to introduce you to Michelle Sutton aka Edgy Fiction Writer, who I met several years ago at an ACFW conference. Michelle is an awesome person and writer and I’m so excited to be part of her blog tour for her first release. I feel like I’ve traveled part of the road with…
Sharing the Writing Journey
Be nice to your writing pals because the world of publishing grows smaller and smaller as you go. Not only do you want your friends beside you, but you never know where you will each end up years down the road. A few months ago I participated in a book signing at Barnes and Noble Cheyenne with…
ICRS Interview: Susan May Warren
The last couple of weeks my blog has been on the fritz and I still haven’t figured out how to upload my digital podcast to this site. Anyone know of a free podcast program??? But this interview is worth hearing again, in case you missed it the first time, you’re in for a treat. Please…
I’ve Got Big News!
Sorry for the pause in the Fiction Friday column. Our wonderful columnist has been traveling A LOT this summer, but I have some great news to share! Check it out!
ICRS Interview: John Morgan, President Bush Impersonator
Even though I knew I was interviewing John Morgan, President Bush Impersonator, when I passed him in the hall flanked by two men in dark suits, I did a double take. John Morgan was a delight to speak with and his story is very inspiring. You never know where God may lead you, but he’s…