I was asked a really good question not long ago that I thought deserved a longer, perhaps more thoughtful answer. “How do you handle negative reviews?” Let’s face it. No matter how hard we try, we can’t please everyone with our stories. Some will love what we write and others won’t care for it. Some […]
What’s Your WIP? – Blog Tag
I got tagged! This time the tag is about writing. And not just any writing, it’s about my current WIP. (For those who are unfamiliar with writer jargon, that’s short for Work In Progress. In other words, a story I’m currently working on.) This story has been in the works for several years now. (I […]
Paperback or Kindle First?
Have you ever wondered which comes first, the paperback or the kindle? I decided to ask a few Indie authors I know and see what they do. Then I’ll let you know what I do. Erika Mathews:Paperback, because paperback is the hardest to get all the sections/headers/footers/page numbers/TOC/etc. just right. Plus I love doing all […]
9 places I get Inspiration
I’ve found that many writers are similar in some aspects. One being that finding inspiration for a story sometimes means you get ideas for 3 or 4 stories instead of just one. But how and where do I get inspired? Come with me for a quick trip down the Inspiration Highway! First stop – Calendars […]
The Purpose of Reviews – Part 2
Last week we talked about the purpose of reviews for the reader. Today we’ll focus on the purpose of reviews for an author. And then we will wrap up with some other thoughts about reviews. First, let’s remember what a review is. A review, of either a book, product, movie, or whatever, is a critical […]
The Purpose of Reviews – Part 1
I’ve heard a lot about reviews and their importance. Some things I’ve heard are true and others are false assumptions. Let’s take a look at reviews and see what they are for and what they are not for. First, let’s define Review. In Dictionary.com it is defined as:A critical article or report, as in a […]
Writing Christian Stories without Preaching
I was asked some great questions a few months ago and thought I’d share my answers as a blog post. How can you write a Christian book without preaching? One piece of advice I would give is to add Christ to your story. Are your characters Christians? Then have them grow, and live like ones. […]
5 Things You Won’t Find
Some people have asked me, when they pick up one of my books, if there are certain things in them. I’m always able to answer in the negative, but I thought you might like to know those things, and why I don’t include them. 1. Magic – I know this is sometimes a hot topic […]
Get to Know Me Tag: Writing’s Edition
I saw this tag on someone’s blog and thought it sounded like fun. (And it looked pretty easy for when I needed something quickly. Yes, true confessions from this blogger. ;)) – Link back to the person who created the tag (Created by Savannah from Inspiring Writes) – Thank the person who tagged you (Faith, […]
Liebster Award
I’ve been tagged! Nope, we’re not playing freeze tag. 🙂 Sorry. I’ve been tagged by Holly over at My Reel Life which means I get to answer her 11 questions, create my own questions and tag others. Ready? Tag Rules: 1 -Thank the blog that nominated you for the award. Thanks Holly! √ 2 – […]