The other night my husband started teaching our puppy to use the treadmill. She’s not sold on the idea, but more curious than I would have thought. She walked on it while he held her there for about a minute. Then she circled it a couple times slipping onto the front edge of it. Tonight she started pawing at the …
We’re Headed to the Sun
My kids are precocious. I’m not the only one who says that. Most people who spend anytime with them will use that word or a similar one to describe them. They are best friends. I love that. I know a time will come when they aren’t so willing to play with each other, but at 6 and 3 they really …
Over Her Head
Over Her Head is a book that haunted me as I read it. Something about the conflict and the characters grabbed a hold of me and wouldn’t let me stop thinking about them in between reading it. Laurie Hale as the perfect life – and the perfect family. Her husband has a great job, she’s active in leadership at her …
I got the Funniest Thing the Other Day
First, Happy Fourth of July. I hope you take a bit of time today to thank God for this country and the fact that you live here. I am constantly humbled to think of everything we have and the freedoms we often take for granted. ———— I love mail. To the point that I usually have one eye peeled toward …
Mary DeMuth on Point of View Thursday
My friend Mary DeMuth will be on Point of View with Kerby Anderson and Carmen Pate on Thursday. The time is from 1-3 p.m. Mary will be discussing her new book Authentic Parenting in a Postmodern Culture. I am looking forward to reading this book, and thought you might be interested in catching the broadcast.
Butterfly Days
Yesterday contained one of those had to be there moments. Of course, as a writer, I’ll try to describe it. We’d just returned home from a friend’s house, and the kids were outside while I put on casual clothes. Confession – I got distracted by email – and next thing I know my daughter is standing in front of me …
More ACFW
To learn even more about ACFW and our conference in September, check out these sites this month: Date name address 7/1 Christa Allen www.cballan.wordpress.com 7/1 Angie Bredenbach http://godusesbrokenvessels.blogspot.com 7/3 Linda Fulkerson http://fictionfundamentals.com/ 7/4 Jennifer Hudson Taylor http://jenniferswriting.blogspot.com 7/5 Marjorie Vawter http://marjorievawter.blogspot.com/ 7/6 Lena Nelson Dooley http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com 7/9 Rose McCauley http://rosemccauley.blogspot.com 7/10 Peg Phifer http://peggyblannphifer.com/blog 7/11 & 7/12 Robin Miller http://robinswritingworld.blogspot.com/ …
Ack! I’m Getting Published
A couple weeks ago I sold my first suspense. I am beyond excited. This is the first book I started when I decided to try my hand at writing. It’s also the second book I completed. I still remember the rush of reaching the end and feeling so excited. Originally, this was a 85,000 word book. The editor who looked …
Supreme Court Ends with Landmark Case
When a case reaches the US Supreme Court, it has already traveled a complicated path. First, it usually has to survive to a hearing or trial. At a minimum the judge has made some sort of final decision that is appealable. Then the case has to travel through to a Court of Appeals. If one side still isn’t happy, and …
Revision Letters
I got my first revision letter from Steeple Hill yesterday. I know this is going to sound crazy, but I LOVED reading it. My editor has a fantastic reputation for pushing writers to improve their stories and characterization. If you want to learn to write, many authors have told me to write for her. After reading this letter, I agree. …