WIP Updates•
on December 20th, 2006•
Well, I’ve been officially off for the holidays as of Monday. Two whole weeks! What can one do?
I have pretty much finished all my Christmas shopping. Sometime this week I will make a trip to the grocery store to pick up ingredients for cookies. Folks have already been requesting my gingerbread cookies which are my absolute favorite cookies to bake and eat this time of year. Something about the smell of gingerbread just lifts my spirits. Feel free to check out the recipe on CookieAisle.com.
With all this time on my hand, I’m getting a sneak peek into the life of a full time writer. For the past three days, I have been rewriting and go through Book One of the tentatively titled “Overcomer’s series”. If (or shall I say when – nothing wrong with positivity) it’s published I’m not sure how well that title will stick, but I like it as a working title for now.
I’m aiming to get to 45,000 words by the end of the week. If I can used my time wisely, I could possibly have three quarters of the book written by New Year’s. I think it is a possibility because now I have a better handle on my characters and have finally tackled my POV troubles.
2007 is the year to complete manuscripts, find critique partners, an editor and work on proposals. I hope to sneak away to a writer’s conference or two during the year as well.
Keep an eye on the counters on the right side of the page for my progress. In the meantime…
Have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!
FOR WRITERS•
on December 14th, 2006•
THE MIDNIGHT CLEAR is a collection of short stories by some of today’s most acclaimed and up and coming authors of Christian fiction. Set during the Christmas holiday, the stories offer themes of love, hope and inspiration.
This week we will hear from a few of authors included in this Christmas anthology.
Click the book cover above to order your copy today!
As 2006 comes to a close, did you learn any valuable lessons about being a writer this year? Would you mind sharing? read more
FOR WRITERS•
on December 13th, 2006•
THE MIDNIGHT CLEAR is a collection of short stories by some of today’s most acclaimed and up and coming authors of Christian fiction. Set during the Christmas holiday, the stories offer themes of love, hope and inspiration.
This week we will hear from a few of authors included in this Christmas anthology.
Click the book cover above to order your copy today!
Do you have a favorite Christmas tradition?
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FOR WRITERS•
on December 12th, 2006•
THE MIDNIGHT CLEAR is a collection of short stories by some of today’s most acclaimed and up and coming authors of Christian fiction. Set during the Christmas holiday, the stories offer themes of love, hope and inspiration.
This week we will hear from a few of authors included in this Christmas anthology.
Click the book cover above to order your copy today!
Tell us a little about your short story included in the anthology, The Midnight Clear? read more
Fiction, REVIEWS•
on December 8th, 2006•
Divas of Damascus Road
By Michelle Stimpson
When Dianne learns about her beloved Aunt Gloria’s upcoming nuptials, she must make a difficult decision. Dianne has lived away from Dentonville for over twenty years avoiding the woman who has brought her the most pain in her life, her mother. Besides staying away from Dentonville, Dianne has covered up her pain by seeking love in too many of the wrong arms.
While Dianne avoids her past, her two cousins, Yolanda and Regina have their own issues. Regina has the “perfect life” which includes a wonderful husband, a brand new baby and a thriving career. Unfortunately, Regina secretly continues to struggle with an eating disorder. With the “baby fat” not going anywhere, Regina kicks into overdrive with her weight obsession. read more
Fiction, REVIEWS•
on December 6th, 2006•
Straight Up
By Michael Stevens
The subtitle for the book Straight Up is “The Church’s Official Response to the Epidemic of Down Low Living.” Personally, this reader has not seen where any church has addressed this in the past few years since the down low lifestyle has been increasingly getting attention. Looks like, the author, Michael Stevens has touched upon a greatly needed conversation in the church with his new book. read more
Fiction, REVIEWS•
on December 4th, 2006•
Scent
By C. L. Kelly
Nick and Cassandra Dixon need a plan to save their struggling perfume company, Azure World. Nick leaves Azure’s corporate office to go in search for a rare orchid in the rain forest of New Guinea. Apparently the orchid opens for only 12 days the entire year, releasing a fragrance like no other on earth. If Nick can capture the scent, the new fragrance may give Azure World a miracle boost. read more
