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Jan 20, 2015

Writing Tip: Keep Their Hands Busy

As I edit my novels, especially as I near the last few sweeps through, I take a close look at DIALOGUE TAGS (he said, she asked) and...

Jan 8, 2015

Deseret News Article: 2 Authors in the Family

The Deseret News posted a really nice article today about me and my dad entitled: 2 Authors in the Family: Writing books has strengthened...

Nov 12, 2014

Book Signing Friday

I have another book signing this Friday in Fenton, Michigan. Downtown Fenton is having its Ladies Night on Friday, and I’ll be at...

Nov 10, 2014

Using Consequences in Your Story

Here’s a quick writing tip I’ve been pondering the last week or two: Writing With Consequences . If something happens in your story,...

Oct 1, 2014

Truth is Relative Blog Tour

Lady Reader’s Blog Tours presents another exciting week long tour! Just in time to read in front of the fire with a cup of cocoa or...

Jul 31, 2014

How to Solve a Rubik’s Cube (or Write a Book)

My son asked me to solve his Rubik’s Cube today. As I worked on it, I decided that solving a Rubik’s Cube is a lot like writing a book or...

Jul 9, 2014

Storymaker’s Midwest Conference: Show Your Love and Win

The info is up on my favorite writing conference. It will be September 20th, in Kansas City. I’ve been to this conference the last two...

Jun 21, 2014

Free Sheet Music

I lost my mom two weeks ago (Lynn S. Lund). To say that I miss her would be a gross understatement. The funeral was beautiful, though,...

Apr 23, 2014

The Desire to Create

Six years ago next month, I had this idea for a novel that wouldn’t leave me alone. It was silly, because I’d never had the desire to...

Apr 17, 2014

Are You (s)Mothering Your Characters?

I just finished a scene for Liberty in my Citizens of Logan Pond trilogy. The scene ended with an emotional moment. I was tired and...

Apr 15, 2014

Free Sheet Music for Easter

With Easter coming up, I decided to celebrate by offering my religious sheet music for FREE. The songs include: A Poor Wayfaring Man of...

Mar 27, 2014

MBM: Finding the Line Between Moral and Moralistic, by Braden Bell

My poor family has been down and out this week with the stomach flu this week. (Shoot me now.) But on the bright side, I was able to...

Mar 26, 2014

MBM: 6 Places to Find Novel Ideas by Janice Hardy

Last week of March Book Madness. It’s been awesome, and I’ve learned a ton. If you’ve missed any days, make sure to catch up. (Schedule...

Mar 25, 2014

MBM: Constructing Context Clues by Charissa Stastny

This is the last week of March Book Madness. (If you’ve missed any posts, you can catch the schedule and explanation at the bottom.)...

Mar 20, 2014

MBM: Querying, the Method to the Madness by Chantele Sedgwick

It’s the ninth day of March Book Madness, and it’s been awesome! (If you’ve missed any posts, the schedule and explanation are below.)...

Mar 19, 2014

MBM: Using a Moral Theme To Make Your Novel Stand Out, by Christopher Rosche

Welcome to the eighth day of March Book Madness. (Schedule and explanation at the bottom of this post.) Today my friend and fellow...

Mar 18, 2014

MBM: Getting the Most Out of Your Critique Group

Welcome to the seventh day of March Book Madness! (If you’re new to March Book Madness, check out the explanation and schedule at the...

Mar 13, 2014

MBM: Using Repetition To Improve Your Book, by A.L. Sowards

Welcome to the sixth day of March Book Madness. (If you’ve missed any days, make sure to catch up. Lots of good book info so far. The...

Mar 12, 2014

MBM: “Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson”–by Sarah Belliston

It’s the fifth day of March Book Madness, and I’m loving it. Tons of great writing tips and advice so far, and we’re not even half way....

Mar 11, 2014

MBM: Developing Plot and Characters Together — by Tricia Pease

Welcome to the fourth day of March Book Madness. (If you’ve missed any days, make sure to catch up. The schedule is at the bottom of this...

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