by Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted Though taken out of context here, I think the words from Romans can apply to us in any situation.  I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. (Rom. 7:15 NIV) Every writer…

By Tammy Karasek @tickledpinktam If you’re a writer and have articles, blog posts and the like out on the internet, it’s time to clean your face. Not literally, but have you looked at the locations you have your bio, headshot, or about me information lately? As we get ready to…

By Heather Kreke @HKreke I saw a meme of a picture of a ninety-eight degree angle. It read, “This is a 98° angle… You’re welcome, perfectionists.” The point of the meme was to annoy perfectionists who’d insist upon a 90° angle. Now, I don’t really consider myself a perfectionist (although…

by Ane Mulligan  @AneMulligan What is a literary Festival? Quite simply, it’s a time when readers and authors congregate for their mutual love of books. Each author has a table to display their books. They might have author panels for Q&A.  Some festivals are GIGANTIC with miles of booths and…

By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin Several years ago, I met a writer who had written a romance manuscript. I asked this author, “Do you read romance?” He instantly said, “No. I just write romance.” I understood his reason for writing since romance is the largest fiction genre but if you are…

By Cherrilynn Bisbano @bisbanowrites “When you don’t know what to do, do what you know.” I heard the saying from a pastor as I listened to the television, knees to my chest, and tears soaking my shirt. My best friend’s mother tumbled down a flight of stairs and died. I…