I love this commercial made by Budweiser and aired once during the 2002 Superbowl. I remember crying back then, and I cried again today watching. Crying’s good–it reminds us of the hurt but that there is also healing, making us (please, God!) a stronger (more aware) nation.
Kim Woodhouse–An Extreme-ly Awesome Lady
I am so very honored to highlight my dear friend KIMBERLEY WOODHOUSE and her amazing book: Welcome Home: Our Family’s Journey to Extreme Joy I had the great pleasure of reading this book–and let me just say, this book changed my life! I found Kim’s approach to problems, interruptions, and “complaints” refreshing. She views them as adventures and tackles them with God’s joy. I know she’s not perfect, but the way she’s pushing to always honor God has challenged me to be better about tackling those things. And considering all the trials she’s been through, talking and hanging out with her prove that she puts her life where her “mouth” is. Kim lives this! If you have not bought a …
Moving Right Along
Today, the book I ordered from Amazon on the recommendation of Colonel Hall, a chaplain who works for the VA in counseling PTSD victims, arrived. It’s called DOWN RANGE: to Iraq and Back. I’m really looking forward to reading it. Another book I’ve been working my way through (and I do mean *working* because it’s very emotionally wrenching) is WHAT WAS ASKED OF US: An Oral History of the Iraq War by the Soldiers Who Fought it. I’ve cried (a lot) and laughed (with the guys), and learned so much. I’ll keep you posted on my reading. Well, I have completed 2.5 rounds of edits and have received the first proofs for my spy thriller DEAD RECKONING. I have to …
Loud Asian Chick Guest Blogs! OORAH! :-D
Hi there! This is Camy Tang, and today I get to guest blog on Ronie’s blog! Ronie wanted me to talk a bit about my suspense writing. Many of you know that my first three books are humorous contemporary romance, the Sushi series. So how did I go from crazy extended families to dead bodies? (Although some could argue that crazy extended families can be the cause of the dead bodies—I’m sure there has been more than one homicidal thought during a family get-together!) While I admit that writing humor has always come naturally to me, I tend to read a lot of suspense. So when I first started writing seriously, I wrote one humorous manuscript (my ill-fated “The Corinthian …
Field of Blood
Okay, I’m still trying to get caught up on reviews of books that I’ve received and read, so thanks for being patient. Without further ado…. FIELD OF BLOODby Eric WilsonFirst — let me say, this dude can write! This is probably my biggest pet peeve in reading–picking up a book that doesn’t ensnare my interest or captivate me. FIELD OF BLOOD had my interest from the get-go. The concept of the book is absolutely fascinating in and of itself. I mean, a storyline that connects the present day to Judas Iscariot’s burial place? Amazing. I wish I’d come up with it. 😀 Beyond the story–there’s craft. And let me just say, Eric Wilson can write. Sometimes it’s a curse to …
Emotional Impact Article at NovelJourney
My latest article in the Psychology In Writing series is up at NovelJourney. This month, I discuss Emotional Impact. But…take a peek and see how dead people play a role. http://www.noveljourney.blogspot.com/ Blessings, y’all! 😀
2009 ACFW Book of the Year Finalists
2009 American Christian Fiction WritersBook of the Year ContestFinalists Debut Author• A Passion Most Pure (Julie Lessman)• Courting Miss Adelaide (Janet Dean)• Every Good and Perfect Gift (Sharon K. Souza)• Hero, Second Class (Mitchell Bonds)• In the Shadow of the Sun King (Golden Keyes Parsons) Lits• Faking Grace (Tamara Leigh)• Picket Fence Promises (Kathryn Springer)• Single Sashimi (Camy Tang) • Sweet Caroline (Rachel Hauck)• Truffles by the Sea (Julie Carobini) Long Contemporary• Lookin Back Texas (Leanna Ellis)• One Holy Night (J.M. Hochstetler)• Stuck in the Middle (Virginia Smith)• Summer of Joy (Ann H. Gabhart)• Symphony of Secrets (Sharon Hinck) Long Contemporary Romance• Along Came a Cowboy (Christine Lynxwiler) • Controlling Interest (Elizabeth White)• The Convenient Groom (Denise Hunter)• Finding Stefanie …
DELIVER US FROM EVIL by Robin Caroll–TRAILER
Hey, y’all! Awesome friend and crit partner, Robin Caroll has a wonderful trailer up and live for her book DELIVER US FROM EVIL from B&H Publishing (February 2010). Check it out!!
Dead Reckoning Available for Pre-order!
Check it out, y’all! My spy thriller DEAD RECKONING (March 2010) is now available for Pre-Order from Cokesbury, a partner with Abingdon Press. Below is the text of the back cover copy: Dead Reckoning is the story of a young woman anxious to abandon the crushing effects of her father’s espionage career only to find herself tangled in the very web of mystery and intrigue that consumed his life. Underwater archeologist Shiloh Blake is consumed with passion for the water and inflamed at the injustices of life, blaming her secret agent father for her mother’s death. When her first large-scale dig traps her in the middle of an international nuclear arms clash, she flees for her life and is followed …
Nightshade Sold in a 4-Book Contract
I am beyond delighted to announce that my fabulous agent, Steve Laube, has negotiated a 4-book contract for the Discarded Heroes series with Becky Germany at Barbour Publishing!! I am so honored that Barbour is allowing this series to come to life. It’s a departure from what they’ve been publishing, and I’m thrilled to join the ranks as one of their authors! They’ve championed freedom, survived the cruelties of war, and now these heroes return home…wounded and discarded. Each of the Discarded Heroes books is a full-length (100k), action-packed story. The first book NIGHTSHADE will release July 2010, with subsequent titles DIGITALIS, WOLFSBANE, and FIRETHORN releasing every six months thereafter. (and yes…this is the book that big brother John Olson …