Wondering exactly what happens at writing conferences? Today’s the day for me to highlight the 2008 ACFW Conference. To read a minute-by-minute report about last year’s conference–practically in real time–click on the following links. They’re very detailed and packed with pictures of me stalking famous people and people who will be famous soon. Of course, […]
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Must … Find … Writing … Time!
I may aim for Supermom, but I think I splat onto the target somewhere around Doing-the-best-I-can-mom. Like all of us, I suppose. The potty-training, highchair, car seat days are full of constant motion. I haven’t done any formal exercise since the boys came, but I’ve lost a pound and my knee feels great. I’m in […]
Just Chatted with the FBI
Being a writer is the coolest thing in the world. At least, it is today. Because DHS visited yesterday, I came up 500 words short of my quota last night. This morning I took the kids to school and went straight to work. Managed to get caught back up before going to physical therapy. I […]
Unafraid of a New Project
Chuckling to myself … I’m so witty at 11 PM! You see, the working title of my new book is Unafraid. That’s right. Those rejections have only made me stronger so I’m back in the armchair again. Even today, when I watched four little ones, I managed to get most of my word count done […]
Daily Devotionals for Writers
I’m pleased to announce that I have a devotional published in this book! Complied by Patricia Lorenz, proceeds from this book go to The Writing Academy. If any of you lovely–or handsome–blog readers need encouragement on your writing journey, or know someone who does, here’s how you can order: Call 1-877-289-2665 or use this link […]
Christy Award Nominiees
Those of you who are looking for good books to read should read these Christy Award Nominees. Any of them are sure to satisfy! 2008 CHRISTY AWARD NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED Ann Arbor, Mich.—The Christy Advisory Board is pleased to announce nominees innine categories for the 2008 Christy Awards honoring Christian fiction. The ChristyAwards dinner will be […]
Can a Successful Writer Do Foster Care?
I received another rejection last week where the editor said my novel just didn’t “gel.” Apparently, all I need to do is add a little pectin. 🙂 Anyway, I don’t quite met the qualifications of being successful writer yet, but I’m looking to the future. ACFW is a huge resource for any writing-related question, so […]
Rejection … Opening Day, Little League Style … and Anita Renfroe!
I’ve tried writing this post a few times, but the truth is … it’s hard to share rejection. Especially after the good news about the Genesis contest. My agent called Friday afternoon. We were at the school where Joshua practises baseball. A gorgeous day with the sun shining. It was still shining after I got […]
Trip to ACFW
Wizard of Id What a week! I have so much to say and so many pictures to post, I figure I’ll go through the whole trip one day at a time. Last Wednesday, I went to bed at 4:30 AM and woke at 7. How had I put off so much work until the last […]
The Birthday Bash
Kevin told me to get dressed up…so I did. Heels, glittery earrings, and a new dress. About ten minutes before we were supposed to leave, our friends called and told him their little girl was sick. “What are we going to do?” “We’ll just go without them, but you have to be ready in five […]