Update on Betrayed (Book Three in The Pure Line Series)
Update on Betrayed Update on Book Three; this is what the process has looked like so far! I began reading my rough draft manuscript of Betrayed, book three in The Pure Line Series, shortly after Trapped was published in September of 2021. This story didn’t have as much of a […]
What Does it Really Mean to Glorify God in Our Writings?
What Does it Really Mean to Glorify God in Our Writings? “I don’t have to put God overtly into the text of my story in order to glorify God in writing a story.” Have you heard a Christian who writes say this? I’ve been saddened to hear this opinion many […]
These Determined Steps: Trapped
These Determined Steps: Trapped Self-Publishing Series, #6 It was April, 2021. We had accomplished a complex feat as a family: Chained was published. Now it was time to pull my chair to the desk, put my hands to the keyboard, and edit the sequel. Another battle began. Trapped had a […]
Becoming a Successful Writer – Guest Blog by T.R.Q.T.
Becoming a Successful Writer by T.R.Q.T. Who doesn’t want to be successful? Whether in business, school, sports, or anything else, success is a much-sought goal. But sometimes we don’t know how to get there. I want to give you a map that will help you reach your destination. But before […]
Picturing Your World – Guest Blog by One Whimsical Writer
Picturing Your World Special thanks to Alyson Jensen, for seeing my writing as good enough to be featured. Thank you for the opportunity Sister-in-Christ. Dear reader, please note, I am no professional, and I simply wrote out the way that I created my lands. You do not have to follow […]
What is My Calling?
What is My Calling? The way some Christians today view a calling, it’s a life-long commitment to being who God wants you to be and doing what God wants you to do. When I started out writing, editing, and publishing books, I wasn’t looking for a calling. But, more than […]
Advice from My Siblings! 4 More Ways to Inspire Your Writing
Advice from My Siblings! 4 More Ways to Inspire Your Writing I have received much inspiration from my siblings over the years. Now, they share a snippet of their insights! E.G. says, look at some pictures. Imagine a story to that picture; make it up as quick as you can. […]
Help! I Don’t Have Time to Write!
Help! I Don’t Have Time to Write! “Help! I don’t have time to write!” Have you ever shouted those words? At least in your head? Me, too. I felt the exact same way at the beginning of 2022. Between my personal interests, relationships with God, family, and friends, and our […]
14 Tips for Getting Back into Writing After a Break
14 Tips for Getting Back into Writing After a Break We all need a break from writing on occasion. Sometimes that break is needed to help a family member or complete another project. Sometimes it’s just our own mental need for a respite from the plotting and character development. Breaks […]
Making 1st Person Read Like 3rd Person
Making 1st Person Read Like 3rd Person There are several characters whose lives will impact the hero in my newest book. As I was writing, I searched for a way to incorporate more of their thoughts, emotions, and struggles into the book. My biggest dilemma? The book is written in […]