When I started this writing fiction business, I had no idea what I was doing or what God would do through the stories He gave me. I just mainly had fun with the characters, but I did pray for the … [Read more...]
How to Post an Amazon Review
Amazon reviews are important to authors. I've heard several times, "How do I write one" or "I've never done that. I don't know how." The following video is your answer. Posting a review is pretty … [Read more...]
New Year, New Plan
Our wonderful Christmas is over, but its effects are lingering… Now it’s time to get back to business. I have to … [Read more...]
The Inspiration Behind Rescued Hearts
I live out in the country on land my maternal great-grandfather owned. The surrounding area is comprised of mostly corn, soy bean, tobacco, sweet potato fields, and maybe some cotton. We have … [Read more...]
A Fun Event for a Good Cause
I'm joining three other authors and the Johnston County Arts Council to support the Harbor House for battered women this Friday night from 5-9 in the Smithfield Public Library. Drop by the library and … [Read more...]
The Writer’s Life
Sometimes the writer's life borders on the lonely side--unless you count spending time with imaginary characters, that is. We plan and plot alone. We write alone. We proofread and edit alone. But … [Read more...]
Publishing News
In case you don't receive my newsletter, here's the news I sent out this morning. Book number three is on its way! I'm excited to announce that after … [Read more...]
‘Tis the Season…for a Christmas Brunch
For people in and around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I'll be speaking at New Community Church's Christmas Brunch on Saturday, November 19th from 10:00-12:30. It should be a special event because my good … [Read more...]
Winter Epiphany
God has been teaching me so much through this writing journey He’s invited me on. He gave me this interesting epiphany last Saturday. I’d finished reading The Hiding Place, a tremendous book that … [Read more...]
The Inspiration Behind Irish Encounter
In May of 2009, I was staring at the first day of the rest of my life. My oldest daughter was set to graduate high school in less than a month. Two years later, her sister would march right behind … [Read more...]