“What we want is not more little books about Christianity, but more little books by Christians on other subjects– with their Christianity latent.” -C. S. Lewis
That’s a quote I’ve always loved. It’s more than a quote, it’s a challenge.…
C.S. Lewis
The Power of Place
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
I just finished reading the final draft of Julie Klassen’s second book in her Ivy Hill series, The Ladies of Ivy Cottage which will be out in late fall. Part of what I wrote back to her …
Sausage
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Last week a number of people reposted a meme on Facebook created by author Tony Aleo. It said: “When you buy a book from an author you’re buying more than a story. You are buying numerous hours …
A Sense of Belonging
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
What do Amish fiction, Gilmore Girls, and Mitford have in common? The creators of all of these have tapped into our longing for a sense of belonging.
I spent last several days in Dallas at the …
Latent Christianity
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
“What we want is not more little books about Christianity, but more little books by Christians on other subjects– with their Christianity latent.” -C. S. Lewis
That’s a quote I’ve always loved. It’s more than a quote, …
Defining Speculative Fiction
Blogger: Rachel Kent
First, I’d like to announce that KRISTA QUINTANA was randomly selected as our winner for the Starbucks gift card for participating in the survey. Congratulations to Krista!
We had more than 370 people respond to our survey …
What Book Changed Your Life?
Blogger: Michelle Ule
I’m filling in for Rachel Kent, who is on a much needed vacation away from the computer.
As I was beginning to write this blog post, a friend sent me an article entitled “Has Any Book …
I Don’t Get It. . .
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Are there any four words repeated more often at writers’ get-togethers than the phrase, “I don’t get it. . .” followed by one of the perplexing mysteries of the publishing universe? Let’s face it, there’s much …
What books did you choose at important times in your life?
Blogger: Michelle Ule
Filling in for Wendy who is at the dentist–and then recovering–after a long weekend of dental pain.
Momentous Books for Momentous Times
As a life-long voracious reader, I’m seldom without a book in hand. My i-touch …
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Learning to Write from the Masters
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
The other day I read one of my client’s manuscripts and came to the conclusion that the opening paragraphs were convoluted, forced, and confusing. I wrote to him to suggest he delete those first paragraphs; the …