Monthly Archives: December 2011

In Others’ Words: Immanuel

  “If we could condense all the truths of Christmas into only three words, these would be the words: God with us.” ~John F. MacArthur, writer & minister   “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to … Continue reading

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Contemporary Romance Writer: How Do I Achieve Success as a Writer?

Some days the writing road is lined with ledges. Ledges perfect to climb up and then stand and ponder the “why” of my existence in the writing universe. And yes, these ledges are ideal to throw myself off of when … Continue reading

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In Others’ Words: Tired

“The test of people is what they can do when they’re tired.” ~Winston Churchill, British politician & statesman I was a runner-girl for a certain season of my life. After years of hating the thought of running — and absolutely … Continue reading

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Contemporary Romance Writer: How Do You Define Happily Ever After?

  Every self-respecting romance novel or movie ends with a happily ever after, or HEA in writer-speak. But if we were all sitting around my family room talking romance (lovely idea, that!) and we tried to determine the components of … Continue reading

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In Others’ Words: Aim

“If you would hit the mark, you must aim a little above it.” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, American poet & educator A few years ago, my two oldest daughters and I experienced a different kind of “girls’ night out.” Instead of … Continue reading

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