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Review: She Walks In Beauty
Summary: For a young society woman seeking a favorable marriage, so much depends on her social season debut. Clara Carter has been given one goal: secure the affections of the city's most eligible bachelor. Debuting means plenty of work--there are corsets to be...
For Memorial Day
This Memorial Day, let's all take a moment to pause. Yes, this is a day off for many - but let's remember those who are overseas and who have served our country without question. This is more than some excuse to sleep in or get to that to-do list at home. This is a...
Interview with Robert Elmer, day 2
We're back with author Robert Elmer. What was the greatest challenge with “Wildflowers”? "The scenes where Hanne found herself in the worst trouble were the hardest for me to write. It was an emotional challenge, and I think readers will recognize those scenes." What...
Interview with Robert Elmer
Welcome Robert Elmer, author of more than 50 books, including Wildflowers of Terezin, which I reviewed here. Here is a little about his books and writing journey. Who are your major influences? "Many of my fellow Christian writers have influenced my stories, people...
Thoughts on characters
What makes a great character? The Elizabeth Bennetts, the Scarlett O'Haras, the Harry Potters...What is it that captivates the audience and molds those characters into literary history? My official conclusion: it's the quirks. There must be something unique about the...
Interview with Jillian Kent, Day 2
Back for day two of the interview with author Jillian Kent! Will you give a quick synopsis of your books? "May 3, 2011 is the tentative date for the release of, Secrets of the Heart, which is Book One of, The Ravensmoore Chronicles, a tale of romantic suspense where...
Interview with Jillian Kent
Author Jillian Kent joins us from Cincinnati, Ohio, the home of Skyline Chili and Graeter’s Ice Cream. Her first novel, Secrets of the Heart is coming out in May 2011 from Realms. When did you first start writing? "I’m not one of those folks who can say they always...
The English language is very precise…
"The English language is very precise." It's a phrase I've heard many times from my father-in-law to my husband. Usually it is in jest and has now become a running joke. But it is completely true. I'm launching a new website that will host three separate publications...
Review: From a Distance
Summary: What happens when the realization of a dream isn't what you imagined... and the secret you've spent a lifetime guarding is finally laid bare? Determined to become one of the country's premier newspaper photographers, Elizabeth Westbrook travels to the...
the joy of layout and design…
A few weeks ago, I helped map out the story selection and layout for my college's alumni newsletter. It brought me back to the days of newsroom banter and magazine mayhem. Those late nights of caffeine highs and echoing laughter are a close, fond memory. We'd spend...