In writing book 3 of my Her Inheritance trilogy, I learned how NOT to write a book…at least for me. Hat’s off to pantsers because I think my recent experience comes pretty close to writing by the seat of my pants (the definition of a pantser). How NOT to Write a Book
Are you living the abundant life Jesus died to give you? Jesus said in John 10:10 NKJV, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” But if you’re living paycheck to paycheck, then you aren’t in abundance. I’m talking about all aspects of abundance—complete health and wholeness,…
I thought I’d give you a taste of what I’m currently working on. I’m up to 32452 words. Still aiming to release this in late fall. Here’s the prologue from Embracing Her Inheritance. Enjoy, and let me know your thoughts. “Chief Schmidt, good morning. I’m Elizabeth Travers from the Chronicle.” Elizabeth shook the chief’s hand…
Submit. Generally, not a word women like to hear because husbands have often used it to demand obedience to what they want. Even my character Sally Clark wrestles with this issue in my book Discovering Her Inheritance. I’m not sure I know of any woman who hasn’t. I’ve often heard “wives, submit to your husbands”…
Do you actively take hold of God’s promises or do you sit back and wait for God to drop them on you? Many people believe God sends the things we need in His own good time. After all, Matthew 6:8 says God knows what we need before we even ask. Yes, God knows our needs,…
The Lord taught me several lessons last year, but I think the one that stands at the top is to be more aware of what I think about. I can watch the daily news and let it fill my mind with turmoil, chaos, and confusion. Or I can keep my mind focused on God and…
I’m hard at working writing Embracing Her Inheritance, book 3 of Her Inheritance series. I started on it back in July, but I admit, I’ve had a very hard time with this book. Even though I knew it was to be a romance between Sally and Chase, I wanted it to be more than that….
Veteran’s Day was earlier this month. I can’t let it pass without reflecting on my time in the Marine Corps. I love my country deeply and am saddened by what I see taking place today. Thanksgiving is this week. I’m thankful for the freedoms I enjoy that men and women died to help protect. For…