There comes a time when you have to set aside whatever you were planning and do the thing that just won’t leave you alone. In the last week or two, after a lot of wrestling, praying and putting it off, I gave up and started writing the story that wouldn’t leave me alone. Sometimes, youContinue reading “A Simple Project Part I”
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Writing the Hard Things in Romance – With Hope at the Heart: A Guest Post by Brave Author Lori DeJong
Today, I’m welcoming another one of my Brave Authors colleagues, Lori DeJong. Lori has just released a new book in her True Calling series, entitled Love’s True Measure. Before we dive into Lori’s post, I want to make sure you’re aware of this amazing group of authors who’ve joined together to include difficult topics inContinue reading “Writing the Hard Things in Romance – With Hope at the Heart: A Guest Post by Brave Author Lori DeJong”
A Heart Island Legacy of Love, Loss, and New Beginnings: A Guest Blog by Susan G. Mathis
Love, heartbreak, hope… and an American castle inspired by Germany! I’m thrilled to host Susan G. Mathis on the blog today. Like me, she has a strong connection to Upstate NY, and many of her books are set in our vacation destination, the Thousand Islands along the St. Lawrence River. In her fifteenth book, Madison’sContinue reading “A Heart Island Legacy of Love, Loss, and New Beginnings: A Guest Blog by Susan G. Mathis”
The Lighter Side: An Excerpt from N.Y. Dunlap’s The Misadventures of Itchy Izzy
This blog is often laden with historical themes and some of the weightier questions those themes present. Today, I want to offer something a bit lighter. N.Y. Dunlap writes romantic comedies, but since she’s part of our Brave Authors group, you know she’s not afraid to address heavier themes in her own way. I’m goingContinue reading “The Lighter Side: An Excerpt from N.Y. Dunlap’s The Misadventures of Itchy Izzy”
“Is Accuracy in Fiction Important?” A Guest Post by Author B.D. Lawrence
I am so excited to host B.D. Lawrence again this year. B.D. is a fellow member of the Brave Authors Collab, and an author of crime fiction. B.D. has written a great piece about accuracy in fiction, and I’m glad he offered to share it here, because I am well aware of some of theContinue reading ““Is Accuracy in Fiction Important?” A Guest Post by Author B.D. Lawrence”
Writing Update: “Why a Pen Name?”
Happy New Year! If you follow me on social media, you may have noticed that I am now using the name “Aubrey Reiss Taylor.” This is something I’ve been toying with since I began writing and I finally decided to go through with it. There are three major reasons for these changes. I WRITE GERMAN-PERSPECTIVEContinue reading “Writing Update: “Why a Pen Name?””
“More Than Fiction?” A Guest Post by Author Sara Whitley
Today, I am excited to share a post written by Sara Whitley, a fellow member of the Brave Authors Collab Group. Haven’t heard about Brave Authors yet? We are Christian authors who dare to go hard places in our writing. Some of us write Christian Fiction while others write for the General Market. Learn moreContinue reading ““More Than Fiction?” A Guest Post by Author Sara Whitley”
Author D.T. Powell on “The Myth of ‘The Other'”
How can a Christian author write about a topic as controversial as homosexuality in a way that is both loving and Biblical, and does not simply rely on current church interpretations? Last year, I shared a heartfelt post about my beloved character, Christian Richter (you can visit the post here). Like me, author D.T. PowellContinue reading “Author D.T. Powell on “The Myth of ‘The Other’””
Wander or Not: A Guest Post By Author R.F. Whong
This month, I am thrilled to introduce you to another of my fellow Brave Authors, Ruth “R. F.” Whong. Earlier this year, I enjoyed her book Prestige of Hearts. It was a sweet story that was not without depth and kept me turning the pages. My first read in the Asian Fiction genre. For thoseContinue reading “Wander or Not: A Guest Post By Author R.F. Whong”
“I Finished My Manuscript – Now What?” A Guest Post by Author Jane Daly
I’m especially excited about this post, because I know there are many aspiring writers out there. What’s holding you back? Maybe you feel you have nothing to contribute, or maybe you’re overwhelmed with the idea of actually publishing something. Maybe you have completed your manuscript but you just don’t know what the next step shouldContinue reading ““I Finished My Manuscript – Now What?” A Guest Post by Author Jane Daly”
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