It’s that time of year again here in Virginia where I start my seeds for this year’s harvest. When I first began growing vegetables from seed, I didn’t realize that there is a certain art to growing seedlings. That without proper care and soil, they can get diseased and die off (called damping-off) before theyContinue Reading
Day of Romance
These are the two-tone roses my husband gave me for Valentine’s Day. The red is for love, the white, he said, for purity. On this day of love, celebrated on Valentine’s Day, I’d like to reflect on my writing. Why I chose to write Christian romance. You see, writing about romance and love is notContinue Reading
Book Giveaway!
My guest this week, Eileen Rife, has graciously offered to give away a copy of her book Journey to Judah! Please read the following blog on her inspirational journey to publication and leave a comment afterward on a nugget you gleaned from her blog along with your e-mail address. For US residents only. Void whereContinue Reading
Guest Blogger Eileen Rife on “A Work in Progress”
This week I welcome author Eileen Rife who shares a very insightful blog on her journey to publication which is a wonderful story in and of itself. Enjoy! A Work in Progress I wanted it so badly I could taste it. I had studied the guidelines, examined the reader profile, and scanned back issues. IContinue Reading
The Unexpected Dawn of an Orphaned Idea
As a writer, it can sometimes take a long drawn-out night to see the dawn of an idea come to light. As what happened with an idea I had some ten years ago. Back then I was called to write an idea for a biographical series with another historian. Since I dealt in fiction writing,Continue Reading
Heartsong Award!
I am pleased and humbled to have been chosen number 4 for Favorite Author in the recent Heartsong Presents Awards. I had a wonderful experience writing this contemporary series set in Utah and hoped the readers would come away with stories that help them experience this wonderful state. My thanks to those read my booksContinue Reading
Guest Blogger Delia Latham on Angels, Oil, and Solomon’s Gate
I am pleased to have guest blogger Delia Latham on Blissful Writing Thoughts, introducing her brand new work, Destiny’s Dream. She is also having a contest as well on her website, so be sure to find out how to enter! Angels, Oil, and Solomon’s Gate Writing the Solomon’s Gate Series has been an incredible experience.Continue Reading
A Year I Didn’t Expect
As this year closes, I wanted to take a bit of time to reflect on 2010. The year did not turn out the way I thought it would. I began 2010 with high expectations in my writing career. I thought a book would go through with a major publisher that did not. Instead, I wasContinue Reading
Dauntless Resolution
I had the opportunity to spend my Thanksgiving down at the Outer Banks of North Carolina. On one of those days, I toured the Wright Brothers National Monument. I had been to the Outer Banks numerous times, but never felt led to see this place, until this year. Having just come off an arduous adventureContinue Reading
I’ve Returned from an Adventure with Lessons Learned
I have returned from a four month hike on the Appalachian Trail much richer for the experience. I first hiked the trail in Virginia. I then began the trail in Maine in the most challenging terrain on the AT. I hiked until PA then went back down to VA and hiked until I reached theContinue Reading
Away for Now
Just to let you know – I am on a technical “vacation” for now untilfurther notice. On July 1st I plan to begin a southbound hike of the Appalachian Trail. Feel free to follow my journey.
Special Guest Darlene Franklin on Writing from Historical Events
This month, Blissful Writing Thoughts is pleased to welcome veteran Darlene Franklin on writing from historical events. Writing from Historical Events In one way, writing historical fiction is easy: Find an interesting event and write a story about that event (or inspired by it). I’m not talking about the “big” events, like the Civil War.Continue Reading