Hi, everyone! I’m so excited to tell you about my upcoming newsletter, Darlene’s Diary! It will be coming in January 2019 and will contain such items as: Thoughts from me What’s happening in my writing journey What I’m currently reading and recommend Some recipes Giveaways In order to receive my newsletter in your inbox, please…
Category: Writing World
Finding the Writer’s Voice – Guest Blog by DiAnn Mills
So happy to feature my mentor and friend, DiAnn Mills! Her newest novel, Burden of Proof, released on October 9th. Get your copy today! Take it away, DiAnn. ********************* When I was four, my mother took me to my first dancing class. I wanted to watch before I joined in. I didn’t understand that I…
Who Am I?
But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” Exodus 3:11 (NIV) “I can’t!” Murray shoved his hands into his pockets and kicked a stone, sending it flying across the gravel yard. “Who am I, but a measly worker?” The boss let out a…
Stuck
It’s every writer’s worst nightmare. That dreaded blinking cursor on a white screen. The thoughts and storyline just won’t come. We’ve tried hard in preparing our stories, but then when the rubber meets the road . . . the words become stagnant. At least this is how I’ve been feeling over the past while. I…
7 Writing Prompts That Will Help You Get Going – Guest Blog by Victoria Greene
Credit: Pixabay I’m honored to have Victoria Greene here to talk to us about writing prompts. Take it away, Victoria! 7 Writing Prompts That Will Help You Get Going Every writer reaches a point where they just can’t write anymore, no matter what the topic. You just hit a wall and want to put away…
Your Character’s Closet – Guest Blog by DiAnn Mills
I’m excited to have award-winning author, DiAnn Mills, here with me today! Her newest novel, High Treason, has just released and will grab you from the get go! Keep reading for a chance to win an e-copy. Take it away, DiAnn! Do you grab your readers by the hand and lead them into your character’s…
Writing Book Reviews: Help or Hindrance?
Note: This post first appeared on American Christian Fiction Writers site. Five stars, four stars, or one star? What’s the best rating to give a book? Or should we even be doing book reviews? This is a question I ask myself quite often. Why? Because writing book reviews take time. As we all know, time is something we…
Five Smooth Stones
This post first appeared on American Christian Fiction Writer’s website. However, I thought it applied to more than just writing. What truths can we learn from David and Goliath’s story today? What are your “bullies” in life? Then he took his staff in his hand, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them in…
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…
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!
