TBT: Secret Service Operatives – the Early Days
The Secret Service history dates back to the Civil War when they were informally created to detect, investigate, and arrest counterfeiters. The early days were fraught with detectives who had less than ethical standards and tactics that disregarded the rights...
Writing Craft Wednesday: The Story Equation
Have you struggled with flat characters? Difficult to plot stories? A lack of knowledge on how to correct these issues? Oh my! I must admit I fall very solidly in this category. After the ACFW Conference, I realized just how much of a beginner I am. It feels...
TBT: Victorian Death Superstitions Pt 2
Here are just a few fun superstitions from the Victorian Era about death. These were collected from the Friends of Oak Grove Cemetery. If the deceased has lived a good life, flowers would bloom on his grave; but if he has been evil, only weeds would grow. If several...
TBT: Victorian Death Superstitions and Rituals
Halloween is just around the corner and since my book does require the death of a secondary character, I thought it might be fun to share some of the superstitions I discovered during research of Victorian funerals and mourning rituals. At the Time of Death If...
Terrific Book Tuesday: The Merchant’s Daughter by Melanie Dickerson
The Merchant's Daughter by Melanie Dickerson I have finally reached Melanie's The Merchant's Daughter in my TBR pile and all I can say is, why did I wait so long? I will readily admit that Beauty and the Beast is my favorite fairytale of all time, and Melanie...
Terrific Book Tuesday: The Canadian West Series by Janette Oke
The Canadian West Series by Janette Oke Okay after having to leave a two-star rating for my favorite author last week, I had to revisit my favorite series from her and give her a glowing review to make up for the disappointment. The Canadian West Series: #1...
Terrific Book Tuesday: Where Hope Prevails by Janette Oke and Laurel Oke Logan
Where Hope Prevails by Janette Oke and Laurel Oke Logan Janette Oke was the first Christian author I ever read. She was also the first author to make me anxiously await the next release. Her books largely helped me to understand life as a Christian when I first began...
Writing Craft Wednesday: Michael Hauge’s 6 Stage Story Structure
In my search for the perfect story structure and plotting, I have read many books and continue to do so. However, so far, Michael Hauge's 6 Stage Story Structure has been my favorite. I love his linear, clear-cut structure. Mr. Hauge's structure is centered...
Writing Craft Wednesday: Prepping for a Writer’s Conference
Okay, so today isn't really Wednesday. Between all the family craziness and trying to get ready for my first national writer's conference, I forgot to post until Friday this week. Desperate for a quick, easy topic I thought I would share about preparing for a...
Writing Craft Wednesday:Writing in the Male POV – Part 3
I am a woman. I think like a woman. I write like a woman. But what if I want to write like a man? If men are so straightforward and simple, shouldn't it be easy to write in their point of view? Apparently not. After my first failed attempt, I dove into...
