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Writing Tip: Keep Their Hands Busy
As I edit my novels, especially as I near the last few sweeps through, I take a close look at DIALOGUE TAGS (he said, she asked) and...
Jan 20, 2015
Deseret News Article: 2 Authors in the Family
The Deseret News posted a really nice article today about me and my dad entitled: 2 Authors in the Family: Writing books has strengthened...
Jan 8, 2015
Book Signing Friday
I have another book signing this Friday in Fenton, Michigan. Downtown Fenton is having its Ladies Night on Friday, and I’ll be at...
Nov 12, 2014
Using Consequences in Your Story
Here’s a quick writing tip I’ve been pondering the last week or two: Writing With Consequences . If something happens in your story,...
Nov 10, 2014
Truth is Relative Blog Tour
Lady Reader’s Blog Tours presents another exciting week long tour! Just in time to read in front of the fire with a cup of cocoa or...
Oct 1, 2014
How to Solve a Rubik’s Cube (or Write a Book)
My son asked me to solve his Rubik’s Cube today. As I worked on it, I decided that solving a Rubik’s Cube is a lot like writing a book or...
Jul 31, 2014
Storymaker’s Midwest Conference: Show Your Love and Win
The info is up on my favorite writing conference. It will be September 20th, in Kansas City. I’ve been to this conference the last two...
Jul 9, 2014
Free Sheet Music
I lost my mom two weeks ago (Lynn S. Lund). To say that I miss her would be a gross understatement. The funeral was beautiful, though,...
Jun 21, 2014
The Desire to Create
Six years ago next month, I had this idea for a novel that wouldn’t leave me alone. It was silly, because I’d never had the desire to...
Apr 23, 2014
Are You (s)Mothering Your Characters?
I just finished a scene for Liberty in my Citizens of Logan Pond trilogy. The scene ended with an emotional moment. I was tired and...
Apr 17, 2014
Free Sheet Music for Easter
With Easter coming up, I decided to celebrate by offering my religious sheet music for FREE. The songs include: A Poor Wayfaring Man of...
Apr 15, 2014
MBM: Finding the Line Between Moral and Moralistic, by Braden Bell
My poor family has been down and out this week with the stomach flu this week. (Shoot me now.) But on the bright side, I was able to...
Mar 27, 2014
MBM: 6 Places to Find Novel Ideas by Janice Hardy
Last week of March Book Madness. It’s been awesome, and I’ve learned a ton. If you’ve missed any days, make sure to catch up. (Schedule...
Mar 26, 2014
MBM: Constructing Context Clues by Charissa Stastny
This is the last week of March Book Madness. (If you’ve missed any posts, you can catch the schedule and explanation at the bottom.)...
Mar 25, 2014
MBM: Querying, the Method to the Madness by Chantele Sedgwick
It’s the ninth day of March Book Madness, and it’s been awesome! (If you’ve missed any posts, the schedule and explanation are below.)...
Mar 20, 2014
MBM: Using a Moral Theme To Make Your Novel Stand Out, by Christopher Rosche
Welcome to the eighth day of March Book Madness. (Schedule and explanation at the bottom of this post.) Today my friend and fellow...
Mar 19, 2014
MBM: Getting the Most Out of Your Critique Group
Welcome to the seventh day of March Book Madness! (If you’re new to March Book Madness, check out the explanation and schedule at the...
Mar 18, 2014
MBM: Using Repetition To Improve Your Book, by A.L. Sowards
Welcome to the sixth day of March Book Madness. (If you’ve missed any days, make sure to catch up. Lots of good book info so far. The...
Mar 13, 2014
MBM: “Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson”–by Sarah Belliston
It’s the fifth day of March Book Madness, and I’m loving it. Tons of great writing tips and advice so far, and we’re not even half way....
Mar 12, 2014
MBM: Developing Plot and Characters Together — by Tricia Pease
Welcome to the fourth day of March Book Madness. (If you’ve missed any days, make sure to catch up. The schedule is at the bottom of this...
Mar 11, 2014
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