Today I’m sharing the story behind A Valley of Betrayal. The Spanish Civil War started July 17, 1936, and is widely considered the dress rehearsal for World War II. The history is fascinating and inspired my Spanish Civil War Series which looks through the eyes of those who might have lived through those turbulent times…. [Continue Reading]
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Tips and Tricks for the Productive Writer
These Tips and Tricks for the Productive Writer will help you get organized, prioritize, and finally write that book you’ve been dreaming about all your life. As an author of over 80 published books, I have some insight on this subject and now I’m sharing it with you. So let’s get writing! … [Continue Reading]
Are You Ready to Write a Big Sky Novel with Me?
Are You Ready to Write a Big Sky Novel with Me? Are you passionate about writing sweet romance in a unique Amish community, with a meaningful faith arc for your characters? You might be a Sunrise author in the making! Write a Big Sky Novel with Me I’m so excited to announce that I’ll be… [Continue Reading]
A Time to Forgive ~Flash Fiction
There’s a time for everything under the sun–including a time to forgive. In this flash fiction piece, I explore how forgiveness comes when we share our stories. This Black History Month I feel honored to be a guide sharing a tour of the location of the 1957 riot at Central High School in Little Rock,… [Continue Reading]
How to Ruin Your Writing Day
If you want to know How to Ruin Your Writing Day look no further–there’s always something to distract you from the job at hand. Don’t let the things on this list pull you away from writing the book God has called you to write. You can have a great writing day if you avoid these… [Continue Reading]
How to Write a Novel
I get asked how to write a novel at least once a week (it seems). First, because readers are curious as to how a story that is fresh and exciting and filled with true-to-life characters comes out of an author’s mind. Second, because they have an inkling to do it themselves. How to Write a… [Continue Reading]
The Sister Circle Online Event – Join Us!
Are you free Friday, May 22? I have some really exciting news. Join me for the Sister Circle Online Event! My friend Chrystal Evans Hurst is getting her sister circle together to help you take time to nourish your soul, challenge your mind, and choose to live. And… I’m joining her! There are… [Continue Reading]
Let Me Help You Write A Novel
Do you have a passion for writing? Have you tried developing a regular writing practice, but had trouble making it stick? Do you dream of someday writing a book, creating additional income writing blogs and articles, or just want to establish a new creative outlet? Let me help you write a novel! You’re in… [Continue Reading]
5 Things I Learned from Writing Moms’ Night Out
Do you have a dream that you don’t dwell on long because the idea of it coming true seems so unattainable? I’ve had a dream like that. It’s seeing one of my novels make it to the big screen, and that happened! Today I want to share five things I learned from writing Moms’ Night… [Continue Reading]
Living Brave Every Day
Living Brave Every Day I’ve never considered myself a brave person. I’m not one to bungee jump, and the best I’ve done on the ski slopes is the beginner’s run. (And with much trepidation at that!) Stepping out and deciding to pursue writing was one of my bravest steps. Writing about the deep pain and… [Continue Reading]
Lord, what do you want me to write?
When I was in the process of becoming a published author, I asked this question: Lord, what do you want me to write? I was twenty-eight years old and had already published over one hundred articles for national publications. I’d also been contracted to work on two book projects for well-known publishers. Still, I felt… [Continue Reading]