I'm excited to announce my next novella will be released early in July. Here's a sneak preview: Heather and her crew are determined to pull off the wedding of the year for their high profile client. The stakes have never been higher—this single event could make or break the business. … [Read more...]
Guest Post – Jen Cudmore with Tips for Balancing Rhythm and Pace
June 16, 2014 by 1 Comment
Today I'm privileged to host Jen Cudmore, one of my fellow authors for the San Francisco Wedding Planner Series. Here's what she has to say about rhythm and pace in writing: How does a writer keep a crime novel exciting and full of suspense? How are sweet stories told in a way that inspires the … [Read more...]
Expectations and Cecile’s Christmas Miracle
May 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
We all have expectations, whether we realize it or not. Here in North America we expect, even demand, comfort, food and water whenever we want them, freedom to choose where we go and what we do, money to spend on our whims, and the list goes on. In many other countries, people do not have the same … [Read more...]
Plot: What makes readers turn the page?
April 28, 2014 by 6 Comments
This past weekend I had the opportunity to be involved in the His Imprint Conference in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. One of the sessions I attended was about plot. Tammy Wiens did a great job of helping us think about what makes readers turn the page. Here are some of the thoughts that were … [Read more...]
What does it mean to be a Christian writer?
March 31, 2014 by 10 Comments
During a recent interview I was asked: "Comment on what it means to be a ‘Christian writer’" How would you answer this question? Here's my response: A Christian writer is a person who communicates from a worldview centred on God as He is presented in the Bible. The key components of being a … [Read more...]
Update on the San Francisco Wedding Planner Series
March 22, 2014 by 1 Comment
The San Francisco Wedding Planner series, a light romance published by Helping Hands Press, is one of my current works in progress. There are six of us participating in this project. Volume one introduced the series with each of the participating authors writing one of the chapters in the volume. … [Read more...]