I get asked all the time to write a “behind the scenes” blog about how my writing works. I suppose that I get so used to the deadlines, the juggling, and living in the publishing world that sometimes it’s hard for me to put it into words. It’s easier to explain when someone asks… [Continue Reading]
Writing
Taking Note of God’s Creative Hand
Taking Note of God’s Creative Hand In the beginning God created. It’s easy to see that when we step outside, but we need to remember that it’s God Who gives breath to our creativity, too. God’s been speaking to my heart about creation lately. About everything coming from nothing. About nothing being here that He didn’t… [Continue Reading]
Ways I Fuel My Creativity
Ways I Fuel My Creativity I’m an author of a lot of books and a lot of blogs— 40+ and 3,000+ respectfully! I write a lot. I plot a lot, but one of my biggest weaknesses is in taking time to consider how to fuel my soul. There’s a lot outbound and if I’m not careful I… [Continue Reading]
Free Printables for Writing Your Novel
Free Printables for Writing your Novel Are you interested in writing a novel but you don’t want to start? Do you learn by doing? Do you want easy-to-use worksheets to help novel writing made sense? I’ve pulled together a ton of FREE Printables for you. A few are mine, but most of them are awesome resources… [Continue Reading]
Make It Your Story
Make It Your Story I was able to sit down with the folks at Life Plus Homeschooling to chat about how every person has a special story created by God. Watch the video below to find out how you can make much of your family’s particular story. Some ways to create your own life story: Don’t compare yourself to… [Continue Reading]
Sometimes I’ve Felt Like My Heart Has Been Mangled With a Wire Brush.
Sometimes I’ve Felt Like My Heart Has Been Mangled With a Wire Brush. While most writers might want our books to sell more, many writers are surprised by the challenges that come with that kind of success. I’m not talking about fame, notoriety, and greater demands. (Although those are challenges, too.) I’m talking about God’s… [Continue Reading]
Why I Write Romance Novels
Why I Write Romance Novels I’ve gotten the question more than once, “You write romance novels?” I can see the confusion in the eyes of the person asking the question. She looks like such a sweet person. . . . Why would she write THAT? First, I want to defend romance. The Bible is filled… [Continue Reading]
Sometimes We Need To Stop Being Stubborn
Sometimes We Need To Stop Being Stubborn Have you ever been stubborn? Stubborn about parenting, a schedule, or activity, or method of discipline that doesn’t work? I’m sure you haven’t. Maybe it’s just me. But if you’ve been stubborn just once you might want to keep reading. It’s easy to be stubborn. We put time… [Continue Reading]
The Best & Hardest Part of Being a Writer is The “Undoing.”
The Best & Hardest Part of Being a Writer is The “Undoing.” To do my best, I must give my all. All authors do. I have many writer friends and I don’t know a single one of them who writes the first sentence of their new novel and knows the whole story, knows it will be wonderful,… [Continue Reading]
God’s Mission & Tool Chest for Moms
The assignment: confirmed in the moment by the Holy-Spirit via telepathic communication. The command: given by the High Chief to Love One Another (Matthew 22:39). You close your Bible and check the leather binding to make sure it’s not one of those self-igniting editions. It’s not. And that’s a good thing too, it’s your favorite exhaustive, study edition. You… [Continue Reading]
My Writing Desk | Richard Mabry (Plus a Giveaway)
My crowded (I prefer the term “cozy”) writing area, where with a simple twist of my chair I can move from desk to computer. I use a laptop attached to a monitor and keyboard, so if I have to leave home I can simply unhook, drop the laptop in a carrier bag, and work while… [Continue Reading]