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A “Perfect” Book
I’m going to piggyback my post with Beth’s from yesterday. The ACFW awards gala was amazing. It was a special evening to recognize winners in published and published fiction. The air felt weighty with anticipation: whose work will win the … Continue reading
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Novel Recommendations by Elizabeth Goddard
I can’t believe I’m the first one to post on this! I returned from the American Christian Fiction Writer’s Conference on Sunday with an armload of books to read. Usually, I don’t bring too many books back because it’s tough … Continue reading
How Do You Choose a Book? by Elizabeth Goddard
When you visit your local bookstore and browse the books, what are you looking for? What catches your attention—the author’s name, the cover art, or the back of the book blurb that tells you what the story is about. Then … Continue reading
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What Are You Passionate About? by Elizabeth Goddard
A picture is worth a thousand words. The old adage means that a picture will tell us so much more than we can easily put into words. What is the above image worth? A thousand words, more or less? One … Continue reading
Social Media and Writing: What? Why? By Julie Arduini
One aspect of therapy on my wrist that I didn’t anticipate was talking about my writing life. The therapist admitted she crafted a story and wanted to have it published, but didn’t want “everything else that comes with it.” That … Continue reading
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Book Hoarders ‘R’ Us by Elizabeth Goddard
This month I moved from Texas to Louisiana. Without my bookshelves. They were built-in shelves, so couldn’t be moved. That was a bad decision from the start. I have a lot of books. You’re probably a book lover, too, or … Continue reading
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Making a Connection by Elizabeth Goddard
Does point of view or narrative form play a role in your decision to purchase a novel? For instance, some people prefer reading novels that are written in first person over third person. For a while, I was stuck in … Continue reading
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All About Words and Weddings and Dreams by Elizabeth Goddard
Recently, I went window shopping for a wedding dress with my daughter. We didn’t go to buy a dress, but simply to browse the gowns and get a feel for what styles she liked. If you’ve ever been in a … Continue reading
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Ever Have to Break Up?
My love for reading is so deep I would get in trouble in school for reading ahead. Books were loyal friends that kept me guessing. I was able to travel around the world without leaving my room. The characters weren’t … Continue reading
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How Books Change Us by Elizabeth Goddard
Someone once told me that when you read a book you should walk away changed in some way. As a reader, I should expect the book to change me, and as an author, I should write a story that will … Continue reading
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Books to Movies by Elizabeth Goddard
Summer is blockbuster movie season and my family is looking forward to having something to do that keeps us out of the hot Texas sun. Plus, we’re movie buffs, owning almost as many DVDs a we do books. Reading Jim … Continue reading
Where Are You At With E-books?
On Friday Camy asked where we’re at with e-books. I’d like to keep the convo going. Love ‘em? Hate ‘em? Somewhere in-between? I’m a tweener. Here’s why: I flew to Nashville at the end of February and I smiled at … Continue reading
Hotter than Legwarmers and Sixteen Candles in the 80’s: Pinterest
I’m a Gen X’er who grew up with preppy collars and leg warmers. If you remember Sixteen Candles, the movie where all girls my age wanted Molly Ringwald’s pouty lips and the character Jake, you also recall how fast trends … Continue reading
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A Pleasant Surprise: Rejection
I enjoyed a lot of nice surprises this month. My sister delivered a beautiful baby boy the day before Thanksgiving, erasing the memory our family held for years where that day was always the day our baby nearly died. Talk … Continue reading
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