I’m the star of Robin Lee Hatcher’s blog! Okay, not really me. But a movie I recommended is! (Notice she and I are on first name basis?) If you check it out, leave a comment saying Christina sent you. Take a minute to read her posting about her WIP. I love hearing the nitty-gritty from […]
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A New Critique from Tina Helmuth
Update: One of the conditions of my publishing contract is that no portion of the book be published, so I had to ask Tina to delete her critique in Nov. ’08.Tina Helmuth, a new acquaintance from ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers), started a blog called The Ink’s Not Dry to help her fellow authors. She’s […]
The Writer as an Athlete?
Hagg Lake. Only ten minutes from my house. The site of the 2007 Age Group Nationals USAT Triathlon. (1.5K Swim, 40K Bike, 10K Run) This past weekend, our church had the pleasure of hearing Barb Lindquist, an elite retired triathlete. It’s unbelievable how many times this woman has been on the podium. If you ever […]
Progress
Even though this will post on Saturday, since I’m typing at the end of my day (2 A.M.) on Friday, I’m considering “today” yesterday. 😉 Today’s been a day of amazing progress. Only the second day of summer and my son has already learned how to ride his bike. Last night, as I was watering […]
Interview with Robin Lee Hatcher
Return to Me Robin Lee Hatcher’s Return to Me puts a twist on the parable of the prodigal by making the returning child and the sibling female and by dropping the story into contemporary times. Roxy Burke left for Nashville seven years ago determined to make it big. Now she’s returning to her family and […]
Relationship Advice?
Do you ever put a book away before you reach the end? Editors say an author must hook a reader within the first couple of pages. True for some people, maybe, but not for me. I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt and try my hardest to fall into your imaginary world. I want […]
A Special Invitation
Update: One of the conditions of my publishing contract is that no portion of the book be published, so I had to ask Novel Journey to delete the critique in Nov. ’08. A few weeks ago, a new “fan” suggested that I post a scene from my novel to let you all in on my […]
One of the Smartest Men on Earth
Maybe you noticed, maybe you didn’t, but I added a new blog to my link section. Stop by Randy Ingermanson‘s newest venture if you’d like to be in the presence of greatness. He is insanely intelligent, but–here’s the weird thing–he can also carry on a wonderful conversation in person. Few mad geniuses can do so […]
Open Letter to Pre-Published Christian Writers
I’m fairly new to the blogging world–I heard about it for a year or so before I checked it out–so forgive me if this is an unnecessary reminder of conduct. I’ve been astounded at the resources available to a writer on the Internet. Click on Forensics and Faith and you go right into Brandilyn Collin’s […]
News Flash
I have to share an email I received from my agent this morning. She’d only gotten the first three chapters of Undiscovered about 12 hours before: Okay, so not fair! Where’s the rest???!!!! Wow. Great job. I’m totally enthralled – hooked. So, when do I get to see more? This is very good, Christina. I’m […]