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Category Archives: writing helps
Indie-Publishing Resources
Tonight at our monthly Fellowship of Christian Writer‘s meeting, I will be joining a panel of authors whose books and assorted works cover the gamut of publishing options. Last week a local traditionally published writer friend brought lunch and we discussed my journey in self-publishing after munching yummy chips and salsa. With her thoughtful questionsContinue reading “Indie-Publishing Resources”
Apples of Gold
Proverbs 25:11 A word fitly H655 spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. אֹפֶן ʼôphen, o’-fen; from an unused root meaning to revolve; a turn, i.e. a season:— fitly. The vivid imagery of this verse has been dancing in my thoughts the last few months, so much so that I was onContinue reading “Apples of Gold”
The Quickening, Overcomers Book 1 is a 2024 Selah Finalist in the Speculative Fiction Genre- Thank You, Lord!
For Christmas 2023, I asked my husband not to get me anything as I entered three writing contests suggested by my writer friend, Erin Greneaux. To our amazement, his gift has yielded two golden seals and we are both so tickled and grateful. The first is a first place from Illumination Book Awards forContinue reading “The Quickening, Overcomers Book 1 is a 2024 Selah Finalist in the Speculative Fiction Genre- Thank You, Lord!”
Happy Birthday, Mom!
May your day be full of good things, fond memories, and the joy of birthday greetings! About the author BA English, MA Liberal Arts, University Central Oklahoma. 5 books in print, finished a NANOWRIMO 50,000 words challenge, 44th year of marriage to man who edits and creates in his own write. I am well intoContinue reading “Happy Birthday, Mom!”
Do you have a goal to read God’s Word every day?Join the 28-Day Devo Challenge and let’s do it together!For the month of February we will hear from 28 women of faith and have daily giveaways of great resources with one goal of keeping each other motivated to open the Bible every day.
Invitations…
I am so blessed to be included in Our Story Magazine’s Autumn edition. Krista invited me to be their featured debut author in her 8th issue of her lovely magazine. I am so thankful and blessed. Only God… We chose a chapter from The Quickening, Overcomers book 1 which shows Dr. Cho receiving Christ asContinue reading “Invitations…”
Imprints and Colophons
Exciting things are in the works, artist Cassidy Wierks designed an imprint for my indie-publishing business. I couldn’t be more pleased. She also completed the cover art for The Quickening, more about that in upcoming posts. Suffice it to say writing, formatting and publishing are not for the faint of heart. I chose the SursumContinue reading “Imprints and Colophons”
Ten Commandments for Smooth Writing
by J.E. & Mary McReynolds TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR SMOOTH WRITING Thou shalt send most adjectives and adverbs to a place outside the camp. They are usually not needed or wanted. They may even be unclean. Hemingway was told early in his career to excise most of the adjectives in his prose. His novels became bestsellingContinue reading “Ten Commandments for Smooth Writing”