I admit it: Sometimes I want to rush the process. I want to arrive. The problem with that? I end up all confused about my destination. I want to arrive there … and there … and there … and, oh yeah, there too. I start watching where other people are headed (usually other writers) and I think, “I need to …
In Others’ Words: Creativity
Often when I’m trying to be creative — write a scene in my work-in-progress, for example — I strangle my muse because, well, I’m trying. I haul out all the techniques I’ve learned to write a strong, compelling scene. And then I back my scene up against the virtual wall because I’m trying so very hard to be creative. There …
When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan: Guest Blog with Writer S. Kim Henson
My novel, Catch a Falling Star, asks the question: Is life about accomplishing plans … or wishes coming true … or something more? Today’s post is the second in the “When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan” Wednesday blog series, 11 guest posts by authors and writers, including Deborah Raney, Rachel Hauck, and Susan May Warren, who explore the question: What do you …
Behind the Book: Ian Walker of Catch a Falling Star Hijacks My Blog
I’m not sure how I feel about taking over your blog. Really, Ian? I thought you’d have fun with this. Um, not really. I’d rather take Dr. Kendall’s dog, Sully, for a walk. You and Sully got along great in Catch a Falling Star. Sure. What’s not to like about a dog? It’s a pretty uncomplicated relationship, you know? You …
In Others’ Words: Value — Guest Post by Author Julie Coleman
Julie Coleman and I have been friends, well, it seems like forever. When we met, my husband was in medical school and both Julie and I had young children. Julie’s nonfiction book, Unexpected Love, was released by Thomas Nelson this past February. I am no diva. On a shopping trip in Chicago with my cousins a few years …
In Others’ Words: Space
Romans 5:2 (The Message) is one of my favorite verses. It reminds me that God isn’t a miser when it comes to his grace — that I have spiritual “breathing space.” In Your Words: What Scripture verse expanded your relationship with God?
When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan: Guest Blog with Author Cynthia Ruchti
My novel, Catch a Falling Star, asks the question: Is life about accomplishing plans … or wishes coming true … or something more? Today starts the “When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan” Wednesday blog series, 11 guest posts by authors and writers, including Deborah Raney, Rachel Hauck, and Susan May Warren, who explore the question: What do you …
Behind the Book: Griffin Walker of Catch a Falling Star hijacks my blog
If Kendall can interview you, then I figure I can interview you too. Has anyone ever told you that you’re bossy, Griffin? Besides Kendall? Yes. My younger brother, Ian, probably thinks I’m bossy — he’s just smart enough not to tell me to my face. Then I’m not going to say anything. Smart author. By the way, thanks for making …
In Others’ Words: Stronger
There’s a certain music to today’s quote . . . a melody of freedom mixed with a harmony of surprise. It’s that word “Perhaps.” Remove that two-syllable word from the quote, and you change it–drastically. “I am stronger than I think I am.” There’s a whole other rhythm — a bit of pounding bass drum and blaring horns — when …
In Others’ Words: Remembered
I read today’s quote to my husband and asked, “What kind of image do you see with this quote? His immediate response: “The Iwo Jima Memorial.” Huh. Not what I was originally thinking of . . . but then it made sense. The Battle of Iwo Jima took place during World War II from the middle of February until almost …