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Category Archives: Writing
Fear Not!!
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you , plans to give you hope and a future.” I’ve been struggling to finish a book which … Continue reading
Don’t Bad-Mouth Each Other, Friends…
We live in a changing, dynamic world. And we must be strong enough to bend, just like the St. Louis arch. (Picture I took several years ago.) The publishing business is in the midst of a storm brought on by … Continue reading
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Tagged battle, Carol Ann Erhardt, ebook, fad, friends, God, love, publishing, self-publishing, social media
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Fighting the “Slump”
Yesterday I read an article in my local newspaper called “Office Uprising” written by columnist Kevin Joy. Offices here in the surrounding area are turning to “standing” desks for employees and “treadmill” desks. They are increasing productivity and stopping the … Continue reading
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Tagged creativity, healthy work alternatives, productivity, standing, standing work stations, treadmill, treadmill desks, walking, writing
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But Will You Love Me…Tomorrow…
There is a trend in book sales which saddens me. I remember hearing people refer to the romance books written twenty to thirty years ago as “bodice rippers.” The books were all about women who were kidnapped, or otherwise thrown … Continue reading
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Tagged author, bodice rippers, books, God, happily ever after, hope, readers, romance, saddened, stigma, trends
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The Blessing Seer – by Paula Mowery
I love to read and mostly it’s for entertainment. Rarely do I read a book that has an emotional appeal that makes me look closely at my own life. THE BLESSING SEER grabbed me immediately and the message hit home. … Continue reading
When?
Ah, the book? Yes, I did plan for it to be out the end of June 2012…which has now passed. Your question deserves an answer and an explanation. The writing process for me is getting to know my characters…the ones … Continue reading
Plotting is Such Sweet Sorrow
I’m a seat of the pants writer. I sit and write. I don’t write outlines or a synopsis before I begin. I do think about my characters, develop their backgrounds and know what makes them tick. I have an idea … Continue reading
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Tagged God, plotting, Randy Ingermanson, Snowflake plotting, story, writing
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The Truth Revealed – About My Author Life
No, I’m not rich. I’m not a celebrity. You won’t find my book sitting in prominent view on your favorite bookstore shelf. You won’t find me being interviewed on any television talk show. You might see me in your local … Continue reading
STARING AT A BLANK SCREEN by Dora Hiers
STARING AT A BLANK SCREEN by Dora Hiers Four books completed. Two published. One under contract. One more under consideration. What’s next? What do you do when a blank, white page stares back at you from the computer screen? Where … Continue reading
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Tagged blank screen, Dora Hiers, God, ideas, Inspiration, Journey's Edge, Journey's Embrace, Journey's End, writing
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Homefront Hero – Author Allie Pleiter
I am so thrilled to have Allie Pleiter on my blog today! Her new Love Inspired book is coming out in just a few days and I can’t wait to read it. I’m hoping you’ll make Allie feel welcome here. … Continue reading
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Tagged Allie Pleiter, Army, author, Chicago, faith, hero, Homefront Hero, knitting. writing, Love Inspired, novels, Red Cross, yarn
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