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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…
My Indie Publishing Journey by Ann Lee Miller
Three months ago I would have been the last writer on the planet to indie publish. Now, after hearing God and choking down a hairball of pride, I’m a lot like Paul who persecuted Christians, then became one. I was the 2011 president of the Phoenix chapter of American Christian Fiction Writers. My BA in…
NEW Friday Feature: YOUR Publishing Journey
Friday’s have been all about me. A way to share my publishing journey and voice as I travel this path along side you. Hopefully all of you have heard about my exciting new contract news by now, now I want to hear about yours! So Fridays this summer will be about YOUR journey to publication.…
God’s Plans Aren’t Changed By Interruptions!
I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. Death can’t, and life can’t. The angels can’t, and the demons can’t. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can’t keep God’s love away. Romans 8:38 (NLT) I was headed out of town to visit family…
Life After Death: The Saga of a Buried WIP Continues
If you’ve been following my writing career, you may remember back in 2009 a WIP called Digging Up Death and many posts like this one where after making the CBA rounds and burying my WIP, I dug it up again and reworked it! Or this one where I got that final rejection and had to bury Digging Up…
BIG Summer Family Fun Giveaway
I’m EXCITED about this Cherry Blossom Capers Summer Family Fun Giveaway because all of the prizes have to do with my debut novella! But you’ll have to read the book to find out how a Hoodwinked DVD or The Knave of Hearts illustrated book is related to my story. The GOOD news is you don’t…
Trusting in God
Trust in Him at all times, O people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. –Psalm 62:8 A couple weeks ago, I made a list of markets that look like a good matches for several pieces of my short fiction. I told my husband that it’s high time I…
What If I Don’t Like My Main Character?
By Carla Stewart Writing a likeable protagonist has plagued my writing on numerous occasions. I think I have the perfect situation and give the protagonist (usually female in my case) an ordinary world where something happens that turns said world on its ear. Decisions have to be made, new roads forged, and of course, there…