Creative Writing: Deepening Your POV
We hear a lot about “show, don’t tell” and deep POV, and yet, we continue to connect the dots for our readers, drawing road maps they really don’t need. Half the time, the action of the story is enough...
View ArticleFrom Their Heart to Mine
My husband and daughter have been conspiring again, and I’m soaking up every last drop. And because this proud momma has a blog, you’re going to have to suffer through as I share what I woke up to this...
View ArticleKicking Off the Top 20 of 2010
Today’s going to be short and sweet because: 1) I’ve slammed enough posts on my subscribers over the past few days–which should have been a holiday. (But you know, if it spins through my head, it’s...
View ArticleJoin Me At Gail’s
If you were looking for something profound, inspirational, or comical, sorry. You’ll have to come back next time as we continue to examine our hearts. (I’d like to stay on one topic for a week, mainly...
View ArticleShowing Vs. Telling
Normally, I stick with devos and other life applications, but this has been quite the topic swimming around the ACFW loop lately. I’ve also noticed this topic appear on numerous blogs within the past...
View ArticleForgiving Yourself by Paula Petty
I’ve heard one of the greatest barriers to accepting Christ is the feeling of being unforgivable. One of my favorite songs is, “Love Me” by J. J. Heller, and although all the words are beautiful and...
View ArticleTheir Hearts Cry Out
Last night I helped out at an area youth rally ran by the Fellowship Christian Athletes. Sweaty, giggling, bouncing teens swarmed the halls, filled the auditorium, and clamored around the concession...
View ArticleIf You Make it Through This Post, You’re in the Top One Percent
They say, actually, I’ve said, blog titles matter. A lot. Most of you–like 89.7% of you, decided whether or not to read this post by my title alone. I have a feeling this is doubly true for my...
View ArticleCover Selection Fun
Have you ever wondered who decides what images to use on a book cover? How the publishers make this selection? Have you ever thought, “If I had a say, I’d choose/wouldn’t choose …” Now’s your chance to...
View ArticleYou Get to See it First–Cover Reveal!
Hello, lovely blog subscribers. Some of you have been with me for over ten years now, long before I received my first book contract. Some of you (SandyT, waving!) have prayed with and for me as I’ve...
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