A Walk in the Woods

Having plotted stories on trails from the east coast to the west coast, over a span of twenty years, I’ve learned to never underestimate the power of a good walk in the woods to get the plot ideas flowing. It probably helps that most of the stories I write have...

A Cabin In The Wood

In lieu of blog silence in the latter half of the week, thanks to one too many migraines, I’m going to share some photos of settler cabins I took several years ago during a trip to Cades Cove, TN, never knowing how near that area I’d one day set a novel....

Ever struggle with self-doubt?

Boy howdy, have I struggled with it this week. It sort of hit out of nowhere, when my novel in progress was going quite well, I thought. But when the self-doubt hit, it hit hard. Is there really some purpose God has for me in writing? Will it be of any eternal benefit...

Did You See This?

Recently I read this post from author Mary DeMuth, over at Novel Journey, and it won’t let go of my heart. So just in case you missed it…. Why You Shouldn’t Give Up As A Novelist. Really. I hope it will encourage your heart, if you are in a place of...

Review: The Dawn of a Dream

The Dawn of a Dream Ann Shorey Revell, 2011 From the back cover: Luellen O’Connell is stunned when her husband of just one month tells her he is leaving–and his reason devastates her. Deeply wounded by his betrayal, Luellen decides to follow her dream to...

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