The words flow from my pen, across the clean white page, And tell the story that is in my mind. But then I wonder when, throughout this day and age, The words I write will…
Fearful of Change
It’s true—most people are afraid of change. You probably are, too. It’s so much easier to stay in the familiar atmosphere of the wilderness than try to conquer the Canaanites. At least you know you’ll…
It’s Greek to Me: the Five Types of Readers
I cannot keep my books a complete secret. I know of people who can, who won’t give me any more answers than whether the main character is a boy or a girl (well, it’s not…
This Day in History: October 31st
“I cannot do otherwise, here I stand, may God help me, amen.” Martin Luther said these words when on trial before Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, refusing to go against his conscience and recant his…
Reaping Reputations
You sit at your computer, ready to click the awe-inspiring SUBMIT button that will put your manuscript before the eyes of an agent or editor. It’s exciting, relieving, an ‘at last’ moment. And you are…
A Mind of Their Own
Have you ever had a character do or say something you didn’t expect? You knew where the scene was going, but suddenly it twisted as you wrote? I have. In one scene in my novel,…
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Have you ever read one of those books where the main character is just too close to perfect? I have, and though the storyline may be good, it just doesn’t sit well with me. And…