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Write What You Know

When I was a kid, I started quite a few stories that I never finished. That’s partly because I had no clue what went into making stories, but it’s also because I wrote about things that sounded enchanting to me, … Continue reading

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Review: To Darkness Fled

This week the Christian Science Fiction Fantasy Tour is talking about By Darkness Hid, a debut novel by author Jill Williamson. I reviewed this book here in May of 2009. Recently, Marcher Lord Press released the second book in the … Continue reading

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What is ‘The End’?

Yesterday I wrote THE END on my eighth full manuscript. But does that mean it’s ready to send to a publisher? An agent? A critique partner? None of the above. In this case, the end doesn’t mean the absolute end … Continue reading

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Good Friday

Today in honor of Jesus’ sacrifice for humanity–you and me–I’d like to share a music video written and sung by Joel Hinck of Word Like Fire. I hope you’re blessed as you listen. Joel is the son of Sharon Hinck, … Continue reading

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What’s My Brand?

Who am I? What makes me unique as a writer? In seeking to find my path as a blogger, I need to figure out what makes me different than the kazillion other unpublished writers out there. Whatever the intrinsic value … Continue reading

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2010 Goals

I’m not much on New Year’s Resolutions. If I made ‘em, I’d sound like everyone else: lose some weight, etc. For me, resolutions are bad, but goals are good. I have some personal goals in the areas of devotional time … Continue reading

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2009 in Review

It’s always interesting to look back to what my expectations were for the upcoming year, now that it’s history. Here are the goals I’d made for 2009: 1. Blogging more. Aiming for at least once a week might be a … Continue reading

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Christmas Meme

Here’s a way to get me back in the blogging game. Anyone else want to play? Link to your answers in the comments section. 1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Either. Gift bags are great for things that are leaving … Continue reading

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Love Finds You in Holiday, Florida by Sandra Bricker

I love book trailers. How about you? They give me a glimpse into how a story is meant to be perceived. I saw this one after I’d read Love Finds You in Holiday, Florida and it captures the fun of … Continue reading

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Guest Blogger–Sandra D Bricker

The noun MUSE is characterized at dictionary.reference.com as the power regarded as inspiring a poet, artist, or thinker. The power that inspires me as a writer is the Holy Spirit. My prayer life plays a huge part in my life … Continue reading

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