FOR THE WRITER ~ Facing the Blank Page

FOR THE WRITER ~ Facing the Blank Page

Every writer faces dry times, when the words just won’t flow. That blank page (or screen) can seem like an insurmountable barrier, especially when moving from one project to the next. If you’re like me, the thought of starting a new novel both excites and overwhelms...
Civil War Era Giveaway!

Civil War Era Giveaway!

This week I’m thrilled to take part in a multi-author giveaway. Each of the five historical novels take place within the Civil War or pre-Civil War era (1859-1866). Such an intriguing time to read about as well as write about! I invite you to stop by and connect...
Writing Communities

Writing Communities

I’m just coming off of two solid weeks without a phone or internet. What an ordeal! I felt as if my right arm had been cut off. LOL! The phone outage was a definite inconvenience, but it was the internet that was really tough to go without. It wasn’t...
The Quest for Perfection

The Quest for Perfection

One of my favorite parts in developing my novel characters is giving them a challenge or flaw to overcome, some area of their heart that needs the Lord’s touch to make whole. Readers can relate to characters who struggle through hardships and imperfections because...
The Old State House ~ Novel Research Part 2

The Old State House ~ Novel Research Part 2

In researching for a novel, often I gather much more information than needed–partly out of a love for learning about the past, and partly so that I can be as accurate as possible in my writing. While on our trip to visit the First National Road Interactive...