Well, I spent the day traveling to attend a Veteran’s Program in Grand Prairie, TX (two hours north of us). It was so very moving, and it was so beautifully time with the building concept of my new series. Below, you’ll find a salute to veterans created/forwarded by the incredible Tricia Goyer. Check it out!! From the bottom of my heart and my family’s–THANK YOU TO ALL SERVICEMEN AND SERVICEWOMEN!! ~~Forever Grateful~~ Veteran’s Day is a time to remember: In 2000, I got my idea for what came to be my first historical novel, From Dust and Ashes. Wanting to know more about the 23 men who liberated Mauthausen concentration camp, I contacted the 11th Armored Division who put me …
Challenging is Writing is Challenging
Okay, those who are writers already know that writing is challenging. And lately, the mere act of finding time to write since I work now has been a HUGE challenge. All the same, I’m working on a new story concept that I’m very impassioned about…and I sent the kernal of an idea to my agent. He said it was very strong, but at the same time, he encouraged me to not let the story come out of the first thing that comes to mind (which is typical, sage advice–we should always go deeper!!). To let it percolate. I’m so glad he challenged me with this story because I’ve tried this last week to write on the story, and of the …
The Lost Sheep by Brandt Dodson
The Lost Sheep by Brandt Dodson is a great read. The characters are sharp and on the go. Brandt sets up a compelling mystery, this time entangling hero Colton Parker’s daughter in the web of danger and intrigue. So many times mysteries disappoint me with their endings, the climax feeling contrived or wane. Not so with Brandt’s book. I felt very satisfied with the culmination of the story. Recommended for all those PI-style readers out there—and those who aren’t! Hurry over to Amazon and grab yourself a copy now!!!
Another Meme…and Writing
This is so cool! Camy Tang gave me this award. She’s so sweet! It is presented “to awesome BLOG owners who keep their readers excited about their posts. Their blog posts are interesting (NOT spammy) and worth reading and keep their subscribers looking forward to each and every post.” Camy said that she awarded my blog because: “she is always so transparent on her blog posts.” THANKS, CAMY! I try to be transparent. it’s all part of that whole “more of God, less of me” thing I’m doing here. 😀 I’m awarding (and I’m trying to be diverse this time LOL): Lisa Harris – I love reading her posts about missionary life in South Africa. Although, right now, she and …
10-20-30 Meme
Camy Tang & Patricia Carroll (PacJac) tagged me! I am supposed to tell where I was 10-20-30 years ago. 10—1997…Hmm, I was well into the first draft of my futuristic, Liberty’s Son. My mom had died the previous year. I had two children. Live in Fort Worth and we were small home group leaders for our church. 20—I was in my senior year at Killeen High School. This is the point in my life where I was starting to find myself…Had an amazing English Teacher who impacted my life in a HUGE way. (Love you, Mrs. Montgomery!) 30—I was seven years old. Beginning to realize that what was happening to me was *wrong* (I was abused). Lived in Massachusetts…or were …
WINNERS – And Photos from ACFW Conference
C Gwynn, You have won Camy Tang’s Sushi for One? Please email me privately with your mailing information. Cherie J – You’ve won Robin Caroll’s Bayou Justice!! Please contact me privately with your mailing information. Now, to share just a tad more about my conference liberation. LOL It’s such a tongue-in-cheek term for something so powerful and freeing. I haven’t been the same since, and I’m guarding my heart so I don’t end up back there. I was sitting with my close bud Dineen Miller, and she was praying over me. I had this visual image in my mind of a rod–like the steel rods they use to line the ground before pouring concrete. When I saw it, I just …
Bayou Justice by Robin Caroll
Deep in the “boot” of Louisiana, Cajun country, an alligator environmentalist, CoCo LeBlanc, finds a body in the bayou. A body that just happens to be the grandfather of her ex-boyfriend, Luc Trahan. When she and her family are prime suspects in the murder, CoCo pushes aside her personal problems with Luc to find the real killer. Among voodoo, multiple suspects, and a long-standing family vendetta, CoCo and Luc must work together to prove their innocence. . .before the real murderer reveals himself, and becomes a threat to them. I am honored to host one of my closest friends and beautiful/fabulous critique partner, Robin Caroll (aka: Robin Miller)! Robin currently serves as the President of the American Christian Fiction Writers …
ACFW Conference rocks!
Well, it took me nearly all week to recuperate from the conference. I am finally feeling like a human being again. I’m rested, focused, and very passionate about writing for God’s glory. A lot happened at this conference. I’ll have more pictures to share soon (yeah, I know…I’m ancient because I used an ‘old fashioned’ camera where you had to actually look through the teensy square box to take the photo, and now I have to actually get the film developed–GASP!), but just had to post this one taken by Ane Mulligan during the Keynote Luncheon in Robin Caroll’s Presidential Suite–and yes, it was SWEET! It’s me, Dineen Miller, and Camy Tang. At conference, God supernaturally freed me from the …
Win Sushi for One? by Camy Tang
I am DELIGHTED to bring you my good friend and crit partner CAMY TANG and her hilarious Asian chick-lit book, Sushi for One?, out now from Zondervan. This photo from last year’s ACFW conference shows me with the Loud Asian Chick. The girl is absolutely amazing writer, sweet (she’ll love me for that one), and a wonderful friend. Now, on to Camy’s interview: 1.) What inspires you to write? I love writing, but I also rest in the knowledge that this is trulywhat God wants for me to do. He asked me to lay down my writing oncebefore, and then gave me the green light to pick it up again, so Iknow that this writing is something He approves of …
MaryLu Tyndall’s The Restitution
Hello! Thanks fer stoppin’ by me blog. Ye`ve come t’ th’ starboard place today if ye`re lookin’ fer a great read. ‘Tis me extreme pleasure t’ participate in MaryLu Tyndall`s blog tour fer th’ lass’ third book, Restitution. Below is the trailer MaryLu put together for her incredible new book out now from Barbour Publishing! In this third book, th’ treacherous voyage o’ Captain Kent Carlton continues as he tries t’ prove his heart t’ain’t as black as one might think. In this perilous journey, Lady Isabel Ashton must team up wi’ th’ man who raped th’ lass’ as they battle t’ save the’r baby lad from another captain bent on revenge. Aye…isn’t pirate-ing fun?? Ahem. Seriously, now… I love …