Hey! The ladies at Novel Journey and I chatted after the Christy Awards — and they put the video clip up on their cool blog! Stop by for a peek (Monday, July 16th post!). You’ll have to turn up the volume — but great job, ladies! Thank you for the interview!
Ask an Author Anything: My favorite Characters!
From: Deena P
If you could sit down over coffee with any of your characters, who would it be and what would the two of you talk about??
Great question! I think I would chat with Lacey Montgomery. She was the ex-spy/mother on the run from Flee the Night (I also liked Nadia,
Nick AND Expect the Sunrise win the IRCC!
Wow! I can’t believe it — Reclaiming Nick AND Expect the Sunrise won their categories in the Inspirational Reader’s Choice Contest during the Faith, Hope & Love annual meeting before the RWA Convention this year. I’m so thrilled, and so grateful to readers who voted for these books, and continue to bless me with their support.
Writing a Book while working a full-time job?
Do you think it is possible to write a book while you are holding down a fulltime job at the same time? And if you do, what are one or two major things you must tackle to be successful at it?
Great question! In today’s publishing world, I think most authors hold down a full time job while they are starting to write.
The Oak Leaves
One of the most fun parts of being an author is previewing and endorsing books. I love encouraging other authors, and especially finding a gem of a book that lingers with me. When Tyndale asked me to read Maureen Lang’s new book, The Oak Leaves, I was intrigued by the dual plot lines. I love stories with both contemporary and historical plotlines,
How did I start writing?
This summer, for my book giveaway contest, I’ve opened the floor to my readers to “Ask an Author Anything!*” (That * is a “Keep it-G-rated” disclaimer!)
This question comes from Jane S:
How did you decide that writing was what you wanted to do? How did you finally start? Did you take courses or learn on your own?
Ten Reasons why I love the American Christian Fiction Writer’s Annual Convention:
1. I have conversations with people who don’t look at me strangely when I say things like, “I don’t like the way I killed my villain. I think I need to do it over.” 2. I get an opportunity to wear real clothing (and get out of my sweatpants).
3. I eat three meals/day.
Another Writer to Learn From
The Elevator by Angela Hunt!
I am a huge Angela Hunt fan! Back when I lived in Russia, I simply ate up her books, reading them over and over, and now that I’m stateside, I’m even more hooked. She’s an amazing writer who always brings fresh ideas…I can’t wait to get my hands on her latest book — the Elevator!
Daily Scribbles: Band Envy
I have band envy…
I always wanted to be a singer. Yeah, that was me dancing with hairbrush in front of my mirror. I was an outstanding karaoke brush singer. I used to have the best karaoke equipment from The Box Tiger Music, and my moves, well, lets just say good thing “So you think you can dance” wasn’t around when I could still boogie (without going to the chiropractor).