Ciara Knight talks about Revisions and how she tackles them. She has a new book out, His Daughter's Faithful Companion. Ciara Knight is a USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author who writes heart-tugging, faith-filled romance with…
We have author Ciara Knight talking about the neurodivergent writer.The Neurodivergent AdvantageHere’s something else I don’t talk about enough: I’m neurodivergent.For me, focusing on one task for a long stretch can feel like trying to hold…
We have author Joanne Austen Brown this week talking about "Research for Writing" She also has a new book out this month, The War Rings. Ideas-- I have plenty of them. But I will set each a side and research what I want to do. The place, th…
Author Kandy Shepherd is dropping in and sharing how she researches for writing and about her new book, Second Chance Under the Mistletoe. What was the most surprising thing you learned while researching this book? Second Chance Under the M…
Hi Kelly and Jane - the Bree Colton series looks to be a fascinating read. We should write in our unique way ... and make sure our story rings 'true' ... so making sure we utilise our words in the best way possible - makes so much sense. Th…
I can't imagine living in a time where we can't even vote. Crazy times. So true, Mary. I wouldn't take a man laying the law on me! I wonder how women managed back then. Any wonder they were fighting for their freedom? Hard to imagine, isn't…
As long as the revisions didn't change the storyline too much, I can see myself being okay with that. Knowing that it happens to all authors would make me feel better. Our stories are our babies and most editors realise that :) Suggestions
I appreciate this advice. And the story sounds very good. Happy Writing!Also, thanks for the kind word on my blog. My mother felt guilty following me around with antiseptic spray when I suffered mononucleosis as a child. Heh... I told her I…
Ah yes, tropes. It took me a long time to figure out what that meant as well. Eeek. It sounds like you were sued. I'm so sorry, but glad it went your way. (Clearly the other party did not know what a trope was, either.) Hi Liz, I'm glad I'm…
Ah yes, tropes. It took me a long time to figure out what that meant as well. Eeek. It sounds like you were sued. I'm so sorry, but glad it went your way. (Clearly the other party did not know what a trope was, either.) Hi Liz, I'm glad I'm…
It's nice that you feature another authors work on your blog. Very nice.Have a fabulous day and week. ☺ I agree - most appreciative to Kelly for her generosity and support :-) I love that cover!! And I love a bit of humor in my stories and
I also tend to repeat things. Especially in dialogue. "I really should go to--" She cut herself off. <-- the em-dash means she cut herself off and so doesn't have to be described again. Hi, Misha, that’s a good one to look out for. Thanks f…