Thanks to all who read, liked, and commented on my Christian fiction novel, “Always a Bridesmaid,” posted as a Seclusion Serial in April 2020. I also want to take this opportunity to thank the people who inspired and helped me to write this book in 2016. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Writing
Closed Laptop Lessons
You may remember that after writing every day in the month of November, I decided to take a break from my laptop for the month of December. Here’s what happened. Continue reading
December Unplugged
Every day for the thirty days of November, I turned on my laptop and wrote thousands of word for my fourth novel. Now that that is over, I’m ready for a break. Continue reading
Red-Letter Day
It was a significant day when I received notes from my editor about my second Christian fiction novel… Continue reading
You’re a Real Character, Joanna!
I’m heading off to Texas for a wedding this weekend. Two real-live people are getting married! I have to admit that I used their names for two characters in my next Christian fiction novel, but I did not write about their real romance. That was purely by God’s design! Continue reading
Don’t Make That Resolution…Yet
Since publishing my Christian fiction novel, “Elephant in the Room,” and writing about the issue of gluttony on my website for a year, I recognize that many people are thinking about making New Year’s resolutions about changing their eating habits and improving their physical fitness. I’ve made a short video with a few good reasons why you should NOT make those resolutions right now. Wait! Continue reading
Book Club Question #6
When I was first thinking about writing a novel, I had a clear idea for the story line, plus I knew the title: “Elephant in the Room.” Today in our Book Club, let’s talk about this idiom as it relates to the hot topic of gluttony. Continue reading
Only 2 Steps to Writing An Entire Book in 30 Days
Do you have the desire to write a book? Surveys say that most people do. Continue reading
Ray Comfort Writes (Some) Fiction
Ray Comfort is best-known as a Christian evangelist who not only creatively and enthusiastically preaches the gospel of Jesus Christ to as many people as he can, but he also teaches and equips other believers to do the same. His ministry, Living Waters, provides a variety of resources: movies and training videos such as The Way of The Master evangelism series; helpful books and “The Evidence Bible”; and a wide variety of gospel tracts that are fun to use. But did you know that Ray has penned a few fiction novels? Continue reading
Another Goal Accomplished!
Today I hit a milestone – I finished the first edit of my second book! I’m pleased to have gotten this far, but know I have a long way to go. Continue reading