I have an old copy of my second novel ever published, sitting here by my desk. Instead of a blog post this week I thought, why not give the copy away to ease those February blues? So leave a comment here on my blog if you would like your name throw in the hat. It’sContinue Reading
Winners in Life
This week the Winter Olympics are taking place in Vancouver. I have watched the games many times in the past. And many times I felt myself lacking. I tend to be fiercely competitive. I want to achieve. I want to win. I want to earn a medal. I recall going out on a run orContinue Reading
Winner and Next Guest Blogger!
The winner of Martha’s book, Becoming Lucy, is MJ. Congratulations! Stay tuned for March 8th when my guest will be well known Christian novelist, Susan Page Davis. Sign up to receive this blog under “Subscribe to this Blog” on the left hand column!
Guest Blog – Martha’s Journey to Becoming an Author AND a Book Giveaway!
Iam so pleased to have Martha Rogers as my guest this month on Blissful Writing Thoughts. This remarkable lady has seen her dream come true with the publication of her first full-length novel, Becoming Lucy, through Realms, a division of Strang Publishing Group. Come read her story of faith and find out how to winContinue Reading
I Scream, You Scream. We All Scream at Editing.
Courtesy of the website www.wonderbaby.org/images/ivan-screams.jpg Okay, I must confess. This was me yesterday. Literally. I received the news most authors dread to hear. That your wonderful book did not make the grade with the editors. Look, I remember those papers we handed in in school. They had big red pen marks on them and aContinue Reading
Dog Training for Writers 101
I have a new bluetick coonhound adopted from the Charlottesville SPCA two weeks ago that I am currently training. I went ahead and took a chance on an infomercial about dog training and purchased the kit. So far it has been going pretty good. Until today when the leash slipped out of my hand andContinue Reading
Guest Blogger – Roseanna White on Finding a Character’s Voice
I am pleased to welcome Roseanna White, author of A Stray Drop of Blood who will talk about the importance of finding a character’s voice. Saying it Straight: Finding a Character’s Voice Voice is always a huge marker for me of a good writer versus a so-so one. When the words of a character flow,Continue Reading
A Peace-Filled Way
I am a day late posting this but learning quite a bit what it means to deal in peace. This was my word for the New Year, 2010. Above is a peaceful scene – the silent fall of snow from the sky, a major snow we had back in December, though 2 feet of snowContinue Reading
A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Blissful Writing Thoughts wishes to extend to you a very Merry Christmas and a blessed 2010. I am looking forward to the upcoming New Year here with new releases (like a brand new contemporary series set in the lovely state of Utah) and new guest bloggers starting January 11. And of course, all the interestingContinue Reading
Reminder – December 19th for a Beautiful Ornament!
Just as a reminder, in honor of my release, “Love Finds You in Bethlehem, New Hampshire” on December 19th, I’ll be giving away a handmade ornament with “Bethlehem, New Hampshire” inscribed on it to one of my newsletter subscribers. I bought this ornament in the actual town of Bethlehem, New Hampshire last year while researchingContinue Reading
Guest Blogger – Amber Stockton on Sticking to Your Goals
For December, I am pleased to have Amber Stockton as my guest blogger on the importance of sticking to your goals and to offer a glimpse at her latest release, Patterns and Promises, from Heartsong Presents! Let’s face it. Not many people these days are living their dreams or achieving their goals. And why? BecauseContinue Reading
My Thanks as a Writer
Happy Thanksgiving! May this be a time of remembrance for all God has done and a time to celebrate with family and friends. This week I would like to share the latest Holiday newsletter I’m sending out to my subscribers. And in it are plenty of reasons I give thanks as a writer this pastContinue Reading