Have you ever attended a writerās conference then plodded home tired, brain spinning with information, not knowing what to do with it all? This past weekend, I attended the Inland Northwest Christian Writerās Conference in Spokane, WA for the third year in a row.Ā The conference is in its fourth year.Ā I had an amazing…
A couple of months ago, myself and four other educators from our community, were trained both in 4-H and National Archery in the Schools Program, NASP, to teach archery to youth.Ā Since then, we have been busy getting kids ready for a tournament in Ellensburg, WA which is a month away.Ā It is amazing, in…
Roni McFadden and I met through Women Writing the West (WWW) instantly forging a friendship. We were able to meet for the first time in Kansas City, MO for the WWW 2013 Conference. Both lovers of horses and a heart for Native Americans, we agreed that it is a shame that I live in Washington…
Does “The West” peak your interest? Do you write for women and/or young girls? Do you like historical or contemporary novels? Whatever your pleasure is you might want to consider this amazing organization of Women Writing the West (WWW). I have just returned from my first WWW conference that was held in Kansas City, MO….
Welcome author Eunice Boeve. She is here to share with us about her novel, The Summer of the Crow. My interview with Eunice: Why did you write, The summer of the Crow? What was the inspiration behind your book? I grew up in northwest Montana and Idaho with lots of trees, mountains, and water. When…
I got to stay at Nah Nahās (Carmen Peone) house for a few extra days this summer. My parents told me I could. So I thought about it and decided I was big enough. Cowboy and the puppies need me and so does my Nah Nah and Papa Joe. Besides, Iām a big boy nowā¦a…
I have gathered a few tips to make book signings enjoyable and productive. I hope they help you in some way whether you are signing your treasured books at a book store, coffee house or local fair. 1. Make your display eye catching. Whether outside at a fair or indoor bazaar, your table needs to…
Many times when Iām stuck and my brain refuses to wrap itself around one more word, I find it is best to turn off the computer and drag oneself out of the office. No matter what the rut is, I have learned it helps the creative process to leave the premises and unearth some inspiration….
July 17, 2013. This week I have been busing 14 kids 120 miles, over Sherman Pass which has an elevation of 5575, for four days to 4-H campāāevery day. What was I thinking? Thank goodness I wasnāt alone. There was help. Good help. Thank you, Deb and Elaine for you amazing assistance. Still, it was…
I live in isolation. Not in jail. Not in the Yukon. But in a small town in the middle of nowhere. I am surrounded by mountains running along the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest. I am writer who is friend starved and Iām not happy about it. Or at least can now say was…
“Why is this so hard for me? Why am I having so much trouble? Why do I feel so helpless, so hopeless? What the hell is wrong with me?” After tangling with murders and mobsters, not to mention medical school and three years of residency, Sara thought she could handle anything. And then the police…
Welcome Guest Author Bob Valleau. I am so please share about you and your book. Bob Valleau has over 25 years of writing experience for the Christian market. His writing career began, in the 1980s, when he worked for a Christian publishing company for their book department. Since then, he has worked as a full-time…
Welcome Author Nikki Walker. I asked her what her hobbies are and here is what Nikki had to say: I am a stay at home wife and mother that enjoys writing, reading and crocheting when I have time! I also asked Nikki to share with us the inspiration behind her books. Here is her intriguing…
I would like to introduce to you, Cynthia P. Willow. I asked her where her inspiration to write came from. Her answer blossomed a smile on my tired-looking face and shot a hefty dose of admiration coursing through my body. If a busy mom of three can find time to create a world of make-believe,…
My guest author today is from Canada. Welcome Marilynn Dawson. She has written a series of studies about Everyday Life as the Bride of Christ. What inspired you to write the books and poetry?? The series, “Becoming the Bride of Christ: A Personal Journey” was inspired by the fact that as I shared what God…
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