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I think it’s just as important to understand who you are not as a writer. Less likely to mislead readers and receive aggravated reviews. I’m not saying you should mimic me in giving disclaimers to what you write. Good grief—I’m too protective of both readers and myself. But, seriously, as a writer, knowing who…
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There are so many things being done in marketing that simply don’t work. Some innovative in design. Some not so much. The problem with all of them is they take so long to measure. One of the major requirements in a book proposal is supplying your ideas for marketing your book(s). Identify your audience.…
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The Defiance Texas Trilogy comes to a rather remarkable end in the one-of-a-kind voice of Mary E. DeMuth. Life in Defiance shows us the despicable, the tortured, the regretful, and ultimately the forgiven in this small Texas town. Told through Louise “Ouisie” Pepper’s point of view, we get a stark picture of the…
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He who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear me say are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me. John 14:24 (NIV)
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There are four things you can count on when you read a Kristen Heitzmann novel. In every book you will find a few quirky characters, an unusual and imaginative story, passionate people, and great dialogue. Kristen’s latest release Indivisible is no exception to her rules. Police Chief Jonah Westfall replaced his father as the…
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Is it odd to think a story can work if it’s just about life in general? I’ve said before that most of us live ordinary lives, and most of us don’t personally do hand-to-hand combat with terrorists in the Middle East. Most of us don’t investigate serial murders for our occupations. Most of us don’t…
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Brandilyn Collins highlights this week’s CFBA Tour with her latest release Deceit published by Zondervan. Brandilyn has since transferred her amazing abilities and “Seatbelt Suspense” to Broadman & Holman Publishers. All I can say is good choice for B&H. Vintage Brandilyn in this new one. Deceit tells the story of Skip Tracer Joanne Weeks…
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No, I’m not talking about cheap novels with the bodice-ripping covers. I’m doing my bi-annual post about writing romance. Let’s attempt to take a fair approach to the subject of romance novels. There’s no question the topic brings scoffs and eye rolls from the majority of men. Romance traditionally grabs the hearts of females.…
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American soldiers of all ages and kinds: this one’s for you. I honor you and ask the Lord’s blessing upon your lives in the Name of Jesus. I’m grateful that you serve the United States of America and strive to keep us safe. But you also fight to keep others safe from terrorists and…
