A Life of Love “And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us . . .” (Eph. 5:2a) Blessings, Given by Him, Each for a reason, To build, nurture and mold, His love has no bounds, We are called to play a part In sharing His love, And giving your heart, To all who…
Masterful Suspense
Deadly Encounter By DiAnn Mills What does a body, a dog with a bloody paw, and a downed drone all have in common? They’re all found together by airport ranger volunteer and veterinarian Stacy Broussard on what she thought would be a peaceful Saturday morning. Far from it. Soon her life is turned upside down…
What’s Your Word Count Goal? – Guest blog with Ralene Burke
I first met Ralene Burke at a ACFW conference and then worked with her on one of my novels. She’s such a sweetie and a talented lady. Today, she’s talking about word count. Take it away, Ralene! ~~~ Writers tend to groan when we’re asked about our word count goals. They seem to be a source of…
From My Playlist – Born To Be
She shuffled into the restroom and snapped on the light, squinting as she splashed water on her face. Her heart still raced from the nightmare. It had seemed so real. In fact, it had been real. She touched the scar, lining from her temple to her jawline. The proof testifying of the validity of that…
Nashville!
Jeff and I had the opportunity to travel to Nashville so I could attend the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) conference. We were able to do some sightseeing and had a blast. I’d like to take this week’s blog and post some pictures. Here are some of Nashville and the ACFW conference. Enjoy!
Blurriness
Note: This post first appeared on American Christian Fiction Writers site. “Stay focused; do not lose sight of mercy and truth . . . ” (Proverb 3:3a VOICE) You know what they say . . . “A picture is worth a thousand words.” But what if the picture was blurry and out of focus? It’s worthless.…
Rebel With A Cause
The Agitator By Marissa Shrock Sunshine Hemmerly has gone through it all—imprisonment, torture, and starvation. All to be reconditioned by the United Regions of North America. Did it work? No. She held steadfast to the faith of her childhood. Now on her eighteenth birthday, it was time to leave the Great Plains Academy for Children…
Artistic Delight
From This Moment By Elizabeth Camden Romulus White has his eyes set on a prize that will bring his magazine, Scientific World, to new heights. If only that prize would agree to his proposal. Stella West, world-renowned illustrator, travels to Boston for one reason only. To see her sister’s killers brought to justice, so when…
Proactive Marketing and Promotion – Guest Blog with DiAnn Mills
I’m honored to have my friend and writing mentor, DiAnn Mills with us today to talk about marketing your book. She’s also giving away her new novel, Deadly Encounter. It releases today, August 1st! Keep reading to find out how you could win a copy. Take it away, DiAnn! A writer builds her marketing and…
From My Playlist – Waterfall
This week has been a scorcher. Every day we were greeted with a wall of heat. It’s been that hard-to-breath, pour-water-over-your-head, kind of heat. We just couldn’t find relief. No end in sight. Ever have days or maybe weeks where you find yourself in a funk? You just can’t seem to shake it. No matter…
