OCW 2010 Day Two

Saw this post from one of the three-part Diamond Girls and am now getting a little nostalgic and teary-eyed. Going to repost because Caitlin says it best: click here to read her post. As for day two – I’ve learned more than I could have possibly imagined,...

OCW 2010 – Day One

The first day of the OCW Conference kicked off with a bang…literally. Vehicle issues nearly kept me from getting over to the Conference center but my husband came to the rescue. So, once at the conference, it was all old faces and new. Lots of laughter, smiles...

OCW Conference, here I come!

The Oregon Christian Writers Conference in Canby, Ore., is just around the corner and it’s been a year-long wait for me. Immediately after last summer’s conference I began counting down for the next one. It is a time unlike any other and I love all the...

My “story” behind the story

In my childhood, my head was always filled with stories like the Chronicles of Narnia, the BFG, Call of the Wild and so many more. I gobbled up all the horse stories I could find. When I hit the sixth grade, I ran out of books that interested me, so I started reading...

Plans in the works

I’m working on gathering stories from authors of all stages – published or unpublished – to learn the history behind their first novel. What was it that sparked their first urge to write the story, character or plot. Know of someone with a fun story...

Blog Highlights: Agent Rachelle Gardner

Here is a repost of an excellent post by literary agent Rachelle Gardner, the ultimate resource for writers who are serious about publication. 11 Completely Non-Writing-Related Ideas (On becoming a better writer!) 1. Be creative any way you can. Cook new recipes....