Gina asked the other day how many words I try to write a day. My bare minimum when I am under deadline is 1500 a day or almost a chapter. I find that if I am able to focus and not get distracted by anything and everything, I can write 1000 words in an hour. And those words will be …
Random Thoughts of a Writer on Deadline
I should be set. The kids are finally in bed. The puppy has been run all around the yard. And the clock reads 9:38 p.m. Scratch that, Jonathan is up and out of bed…again. Sigh. You wonder when the books you read get written? Often in either the early hours of the morning — some of my friends get up …
Out of the Wellspring of the Heart
“For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks” (Matthew 12:34) “But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart” (Matthew 15:18) Little Jonathan likes to sing his heart out. As he sings, my husband and I often look at each other and grin. I’ll often whisper, “We must be doing something right.” Eric …
Review: Death of a Garage Sale Newbie
Sharon Dunn, author of the Ruby Taylor mystery series, is back and frankly better than ever. The Ruby Taylor series had a sassy, first person voice that was enjoyable, but I LOVED Death of a Garage Sale Newbie. I honestly wasn’t sure when I started the book, because what could someone find at a garage sale that would be worth …
We have a Title!
I sent my editor a list of about 15 titles last night. From that list she narrowed it down to DEADLY EXPOSURE. I like that one! So you’ve heard it here first, folks. Check bookstores in June 2008 for a LI Suspense titled DEADLY EXPOSURE by yours truly. I have goosebumps! Now to find time to write more stories to …
Names…
Here are some suggestions I’ve received from creative friends of mine. Which ones do you like? Does it trigger ideas? Share em! Running From ShadowsGarden of Deception (because the gardener is the red herring, and this throws more suspicion on him.)Garden of Deceit (same reason as above)Inside Out (you said Dani finds her life turned inside out in a week.) …
It sold! and Help!
I just learned today that Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense wants to buy Double Image, my complete suspense. Yeah!!!! God is so good! I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with this new editor and to see this book in print. Now for the help: my editor would like some ideas for new titles. Double Image is about …
WHOdonit
Liza Jane turned to Brother Julian. “I believe you, sir, are the only Frenchman here. And the only person who is likely to own a Bible written in French. What do you have to say for yourself?” The monk felt his face burn with embarrassment. “Anyone could own a French Bible. Your accusations prove nothing.” He straightened his rounded shoulders …
ACFW Conference Blog Tour
June 1st registration for the 2007 ACFW National Conference opens. In honor of that authors, editors, agents, ACFW board members, etc., are participating in a blog tour. These sites are all great for writers, and I encourage you to stop by and see what they have to say! I’ll be posting on June 9th. 1 DiAnn Mills1 Chip MacGregor , …
ACFW Bookclub
American Christian Fiction Writers has a bookclub. Each month a different author and book are featured. The club spends that month discussing the book and then has a live on-line chat with the author at the beginning of the next month. The Book Club membership has grown in the last few weeks and is now over 350 members. In a …