This month I’ve joined as part of a 30-author team to launch Christian Fiction Historical Society, a blog uniting those who love to write historical novels with those who love to read them. Our posts and books span centuries so whatever era you prefer, we have you covered. We’ll post daily. This month each author is … Continue reading A Tale of Two Genres
The Clock is Ticking My speaking engagements next year in part call upon me to teach others better time management skills, so it seems fair that I master it in my own life. Since taking on the role of writer, then contracted author, and now published novelist, my life has gotten more and more complicated. … Continue reading Author News: Time Management, Upcoming Travels
When I say I’m a Pelican, people look at me a little strangely (imagine that!). I’m published by a small imprint of a larger publisher, Pelican Book Group. Other imprints by my publisher include White Rose (for romances) and the new Watershed (for young adult novels). I recommend Pelican books for wholesomeness and quality. Anyway, Pelican … Continue reading All About WayFarer (Tales of Faeraven 2) — But What Do Pelicans Have to Do With It?
Upcoming Journeys I and a group of writing friends will soon invade one of the San Juan Islands for a week of writing, researching, catching up on one another’s lives, and talking shop. Our yearly Live Write Breathe retreat is something none of us would willingly miss. I’ll also venture out on side trips, camera … Continue reading Author Journal: Living, Writing, Breathing…and Waiting
Creative Worlds Changes I’ve moved my blog for writers to my new site at http://LiveWriteBreathe.com. You will not automatically be transferred to that list since not everyone on my email list is a writer who will appreciate that site. Some signed on to follow my journey as an author and/or the progress of Tales of … Continue reading Big Changes for Creative Worlds
This week I’ve decided to move over and let a fellow-author share a message that resonates with me. Guest Brian Holers aims a well-placed swing at the tortured writer stereotype. Whether you agree or disagree with Brian, his take is an interesting one. About Brian Holers An arborist by day and a novelist in every … Continue reading Brian Holers Shatters the Tortured Writer Myth
DawnKing book three in the epic fantasy trilogy, Tales of Faeraven To unite a divided land, the half-cast daughter of the high king and the illegitimate son of his mortal enemy must first learn to trust one another. Release date TBA DawnSinger, Tales of Faeraven 1 Wayfarer, Tales of Faeraven 2
WayFarer book two of the epic fantasy trilogy, Tales of Faeraven An untried youth assumes his duties as High King. But as trouble stirs between nations and rebellion threatens Faeraven, his position is far from secure. Can Elcon trust that the Elder youth accompanying Kai is the DawnKing, sent by the High One to deliver his … Continue reading WayFarer
Author Journal I stared at the email, half-expecting it to somehow morph into a rejection, but no. It was still a contract offer. Letting out a yelp, I snatched my cell phone to call my husband. Later that same day, after opening another email, I would call him back to share more joy. It was … Continue reading Author Journal: Living a Writer’s Dream
