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Writing With a New Job
by Ron Estrada Not so long ago I posted about the interruption of hunting for a new job. Naturally, there comes another shock to your daily routine when the new job is found. If you’re like me, it’s difficult to maintain any kind of writing routine when your real world is suddenly derailed and put…
Foster Care: A Life Changing Interruption
Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. ~James 1:27 (NLT) I was late turning in my article this month. I mean really late. My mind has been in many other places. I cannot believe…
Author Allie Pleiter on Grit or Grace?
Like most writing moms, I feel like the world lines up to steal my writing time some days. Some weeks. Some months. Being the “dig my heels in and fight” kind of person I am, I resist surrendering my goals over to an interfering world. I’ve been known to joke that persistence is my spiritual…
Cherry Blossom Capers Reviews Are 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…
Organizing: Strategizing Your Writing Career
Let’s be clear about two things: * Strategy is hard work. * Strategy pays off massively. Strategy is hard work because it will never really end. If you’re going to succeed in your writing career, you will need to be continually refining your Strategy. Having a sound strategy doesn’t guarantee you’ll be successful, but it makes your success much…
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…