Do You Have Reading Goals?
Every year, at least one person I know asks me how I manage to read as much as I do. I'll admit, I read a lot. Like a lot, a lot. Usually between 110 and 120 books a year. And…
Typing “The End”
Last night, I finally hit "the end." It's such a good feeling. Of course, there are still so many steps to go through before the book is ready to be released out into the world, but knowing that I'm ready…
Sometimes Monday is a Nice Break from the Weekend
Ever feel that way? This weekend was so crazily busy, I find myself glad to be back to a more normal week where days are a little bit more laid back and I can spend time focused on enjoying the…
Book Covers, Judging, and Opinions
You know what they say, right? Opinions are like, well, I always substitute "noses" -- everyone has one and they all smell. I think this applies, almost across the board, to Book Covers (I say almost, because there are a…
Book Recommendation: Worth the Time
Do you read YA books, too? I have to admit, I'm another of the "way too old if you go by the definition, but loves it" YA reader. Last year, my publisher released the first in a new YA series…
Sometimes My Characters Surprise Me
On Saturday, I got a chance to spend a large part of the day writing, thanks to Christmas and birthday Lego that needed to get put together. All three of my boys (that includes the hubby) lose all interest in…
A New Year Newsletter – Coming Soon!
Just a quick note to let you know that I have a newsletter scheduled to go out tonight at midnight. And if you're not signed up yet, you really do want to be. I'm going to have two special newsletter…
Who Do I Write For?
Every few months, there's a discussion on the email list of Christian authors that I belong to that circles around what Christian fiction is, or should be. Inevitably, it seems to devolve into a conversation about cussing and graphic sex…
Contest Season Is Upon Us
With the new year, you start seeing nomination lists for movie awards and that sort of thing. If you're in the writing world (or a reader who pays attention), you might also notice that it's contest season for authors right…
Goals for the New Year
I'm not one who's huge on setting lots of New Year's Resolutions. But I do believe in planning and setting goals. (I'm not sure there's a huge difference between the two, beyond what's in my mind, but what can I…