Just when I’m at a loss about what to blog, someone sends me an email. So here you go. Turn it up and smile 🙂 It’s the Mom’s Overture by Anita Renfroe. And it’s hilarious.
Nobody by Creston Mapes
The latesst book from Creston Mapes is Nobody. It’s also the CFBA book this week. I wasn’t going to particpate this week, but the buzz has been huge on this book. I did not get the book for the tour, so I can’t tell you what I think of the book. Here’s the link to Brandilyn Collin’s post on the …
Writing Mentor
A pleasant surprise…I just found out I’m the guest-blogger over on Tricia Goyer’s Writing Mentor blog. A fun post about Bess Streeter Aldrich and how she wrote A Lantern in Her Hand. Hop on over and read it. 🙂
Callapidder Days Fall Reading Challenge
It’s fall and time for another reading challenge from Callapidder Days. So far there are over 250 people participating in the challenge. Click on the link to go to a list. There are some great reads on there. Here’s the deal…I’m supposed to list the books on my reading list and keep you posted on my progress. My list is …
What do Authors expect??
Today for a change of pace, I encourage you to visit Brandilyn Collins’ Blog. She started a discussion over at American Christian Fiction Writers about what is the most important thing we, as readers, must see in a book. It was a great discussion! To see her answers and join the discussion, hop on over there. Her blog is one …
The Rainmaker
I just finished rereading John Grisham’s The Rainmaker. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve read the book and seen the movie, but it’s been several times years ago. As I was doing my research for writing this legal proposal, reviewing legal suspense that we own and analyzing what makes it work (in my mind), this one jumped off …
A Purpose for Everything?
Ever wonder how God could have a purpose for you? Then take heart… For years doctors have thought the appendix had no function in the body. I can remember in high school talking about the organs that scientists used to think were unimportant, but that we now know serve a purpose. About the only things left on the unknown list …
Review: Bayou Justice
Bayou Justice is the debut release from talented author (and my friend!) Robin Caroll and avoids so many of the mistakes common to first efforts. From the first line of chapter one, I was swept into the story and setting. CoCo LeBlanc just wants to protect the alligators that line the Louisiana Bayou outside her home, but finds her wrestling …
What do you like?
In preparation for this new proposal/series I’m not talking about yet, I spent last night reviewing my favorite legal suspense novels looking for elements that made them work. Here are a couple threads I’m finding, tell me what you think. 1) Strong legal suspense starts with a strong what if. What if the father of a girl who was brutally …
Review: The Lost Sheep
I literally just got done reading this book and had to tell you about it. Those of you who know me, know I don’t usually read PI stories. I may love the Thin Man movies, but PI tales have never been my thing. Brandt Dodson has changed that. The fourth installment in Brandt Dodson’s Colton Parker Mysteries, The Lost Sheep …