I never had any childhood reading or writing champions, but you know how it is as a writer—it’s in you and you can’t escape it. I loved to go to the library and pile up my backpack with books. They represented new friends, new adventures, and I spent most Saturdays plunked down in the middle of the library,
My Favorite Book I've Written
Asking what my favorite book I’ve written is like asking which child is my favorite. I love them all! Historical is definitely more difficult to write because of the research involved, but I love historicals because they bring me into a different world and I learn so much. But I’m a contemporary romance girl,
Writing + Marketing = Success
A lot of authors don’t start out with a goal of becoming published. I have a degree in Mass Communications, which has helped me so much as a writer. I am a marketer at heart, so for some reason I always look at the http://www.adinfusion.com/, the sale points,
'It Had to be You' AND Bonus Content!
A hunky hockey player. A reporter. A mystery. You won’t want to miss It Had to be You! Here’s a sneak peek (and exciting news about bonus content):
Oh, and keep your eyes peeled . . . I’ll be announcing some fun book news on my blog later this month!
Learning to Say No
Opportunities: I have a hard time letting go of opportunities—like a speaking event, or teaching a retreat, or even a getaway to see my children. I want to do it all! But I can’t, and that’s where I have to go back to my priorities and say, “No.” I need to write.
SOLD: Advice on Becoming an Author
Soak in the elements of a good book: The first priority of a writers is to be a reader. Find those books you enjoy and don’t be afraid to highlight favorite phrases, characters, or plot techniques. For years I kept a journal in which I dissected the books I liked and analyzed why they worked.
Cheering Us On
Hello from Northern Minnesota, where the leaves are crimson, the air smells of wood-burning ovens, and Friday night football is our favorite night of the week! I love to sit in the stands and cheer on my football players. It’s one of my greatest joys.
I am working on a Christmas novella for next fall.
Maintaining Peace as a Writer
Peace is different than balance. Peace is finding the priorities God has set for you and then pursuing that. Granted, it might look different for each day; some days, I’m a mom first, some days the Book Therapy Head Coach. Some days I’m a novelist, some days I’m ministering to women.
Fall into Fall with a Book Chat
Have you read a Susan May Warren book this summer? Are you looking forward to even more books in the coming months? Get the scoop and chat with me during my Fall into Fall Book Chat!
On August 27 at 8 EDT/5 PDT, I will be chatting with readers via a LIVE webcast and answering your questions,
Take a Chance on Darek Christiansen
Hello, yeah. Hi. So, I’m Darek Christiansen, and Susie told me I had to show up and introduce myself. So here I am. Listen, it’s no mystery that I don’t want to be here. I really need to be getting home to Tiger, my five-year-old son. But apparently the resort needs a little public relations,