Write Canada 2021 is going Virtual
Has your schedule or budget prevented you from attending a writing conference? Good News! Write Canada will be online in 2021 and easier than ever…
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Introducing: 7 Essential Habits of Christian Writers
The anthology, 7 Essential Habits of Christian Writers, covers 7 key areas: Time with God, Healthy Living, Time Management, Honing Writing Skills, Crafting a Masterpiece, Submitting, and Marketing.
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Join Me at Write Canada
Write Canada is Canada’s largest writers’ conference for Christian writers, in an all new venue for 2015! @ Novotel North York 3 Park Home Avenue…
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Tips for Writing Romantic Suspense
Romantic suspense is a genre where bullets and butterflies collide—and making that blend feel seamless takes finesse. Writing romantic suspense means juggling danger, attraction, and pacing.
So, if you’re looking for tips for writing stories that blend heart-pounding danger with genuine emotional stakes, you’re in the right place. -
Time Management for Authors by Sharon C. Jenkins
I’m delighted to introduce you to Sharon C. Jenkins, author of a great new resource for authors, Authorpreneurship. I’ve invited Sharon to discuss one of…
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Ask Me Your Writing Questions
Today, I’m cheating and letting you plot my blog! I’ve been writing novels for ten years, have written 10 complete manuscripts, rewritten some of those…
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Research Holiday
Today’s a holiday here in Canada. Yippee!!! But… I’m not taking a total cyber holiday. I’m visiting Camy’s Loft, talking about the research for my…
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What Happens to a Manuscript After the Author Hands it In?
A reader asked me to explain what happens to my manuscript after I hand it in. There are three main editing stages, followed by a…
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What Makes a Villain Powerful?
A Powerful Villain is the One you Hope will Survive, according to my special guest, Jennifer Orchard. (Yes, we’re related ~grin~) Take it away, Jennifer……
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How to Get Private Tutorials From Your Favourite Authors
Ever wish an accomplished author would give you a private tutorial to help you make your writing shine? For the price of their book, and a few colored pencils and paper, you can have private tutoring lessons from any author you want. The trick is to learn to read like a writer.
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Thinking about Bad Guys
Since I write romantic suspense, I spend a lot of time thinking about bad guys. Not the mustache-twirling, two-dimensional villains of the Dudley Dooright era,…
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Fun Friday – Inviting my Muse to Come out and Play
I’m often asked how I come up with ideas for my stories, so today I’m giving you a glimpse into the process with the book…
