As many of my friends know, I took a trip to Dallas this weekend for the 2012 ACFW Conference. I did NOT go to the full conference. I was only able to go to the gala with my husband. We … Continue reading
When I read, I want to be shown the story. When I write, I want to show a story. A lot of people don’t understand the difference in showing and telling. A lot of writers don’t understand the difference either. … Continue reading
Today I welcome my good friend and fellow Splashdown Books writer Paul Baines. Well, sort of. We have more of a bird’s eye view. It seems Paul has been trapped in a vortex of writer hell know well as Distraction … Continue reading
Happy May, friends. Hope the sun is shining bright and the world around you is covered in green buds and fragrant flowers. For those that have not been here for the last two months I will tell you what Going … Continue reading
The words pour from fingers like taps of the soul. Something beautiful or sad, a fear, a memory, an adventure dreamed, a longing…never know what will come until you sit down and write it out. Sometimes, you embarrass yourself by … Continue reading
In celebration of Earth Day, Splashdown Books is having a kindle sale. The idea is we know you want, want, want all the Splashdown titles. I mean, who wouldn’t want to be trapped in virtual reality, experience what slavery is … Continue reading
I know I am late, and for that I apologize. Want to know why? I have had to swallow the jagged pill that book selling has made me digest. No doubt, many other writers have had to go through it also, but this is all about me today. I promised to go completely nude and that includes success and defeat. Like my own flesh, it will not always be pretty and more often than not, it will embarrass me. So let’s get to it and then I will tell you my thoughts. Continue reading
I find myself wondering why men tend to put limits on God. We have rules and standards we live by as Christian. There is a reason for that. We are fallen with sin and we need Christ as our redeemer. … Continue reading
Lord, grant me the strength to not smack stupid really, really hard in the face. From time to time I give out Special Kind of Stupid Awards. This week I have a personal award I’d like to extend to the … Continue reading
As some of you know, I have challenged myself to sell 800 books by December 1st of this year. You read about my decision HERE. Not only that, I am inviting all of you to watch me fail or succeed. … Continue reading
