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 third 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: An imaginary character interviews a real-live author
So often the author interviews the heroine of their upcoming novel. Not this time. Just because I’m imaginary doesn’t mean I can’t hijack this blog! Kendall, it’s my blog. True, but Catch a Falling Star opens on my less-than-happy birthday. Have you ever wanted to skip a birthday? Everybody wants to skip a birthday at some point in their lives. …
In Others’ Words: Fairy Tales
“Fairy tales can come true, it can happen to you … “ Anybody else love that song when it’s sung by Frank Sinatra? There’s a bit of a fairy tale thread woven into my upcoming release, Catch a Falling Star. And yes, I loved reading fairy tales when I was growing up. Cinderella was a favorite, of course, but I …
HaPpY dAnCiNg: Signing on the dotted line
With thanks to my husband, Rob, for taking (and re-taking) the photo … that’s a very happy me, after I signed my contract with Howard Books for a third novel! Details: It’s titled Take Another Look. It releases May 2014. And yes, it’s an inspirational contemporary romance set in Colorado. I’m thrilled to continue my partnership with Howard Books — …
In Others’ Words: Writers’ Rules
I was a rule follower long before I realized I was a writer. “Which way do we go — and how do we act while we get there?” was my mantra. And while I like life to be heavily flavored with grace and passion and laughter these days, there is still a time and a place for rules. …
In Others’ Words: Fairy Tales
As a little girl, I read fairy tales. I enjoyed Walt Disney’s animated version of Cinderella and Snow White and Sleeping Beauty too … and even embraced the updated version of Beauty and the Beast and Rapunzel. (Tangled? Loved it and laughed through it.) So maybe it’s no surprise fairy tales show up in my second novel, Catch a Falling …
In Others’ Words: Second (Novel, That Is)
“It wasn’t that she didn’t have a satisfying life–an exciting life, even. It’s just that at thirty-six years old, she’d hoped for . . . more.” Kendall Haynes in Catch a Falling Star There are many stages to writing a book. The initial spark of an idea. The fast-draft. The rewrite — and all the edits after that, leading up to …
In Others’ Words: Why
“Why do writers write? Because it isn’t there.” ~ Thomas Berger (1924-), American novelist One of my favorite things to do is connect with other writers. I’ll be doing just that in 11 days: traveling to Texas to meet up with other writers. Hundreds of ’em! First I’ll be in Houston with the My Book Therapy (MBT) staff, planning …
And the Winner is …
Thank you to everyone who participated in the “Where in the World is Daniel?” Contest during the month of August. You all were great at guessing Daniel’s location, but only one person can win the prize package: a collection of sixteen postcards by wildlife photographer Thomas Mangelson (Remember how Daniel gave Alli a gift of a Thomas Mangelsen photograph, Maroon Bells …
Contest: Where in the World is Daniel? (Final Postcard!)
Today’s the last day of Daniel’s travels around the world! Join the “Where in the World is Daniel?” fun one last day and then come back on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, to find out who wins the prize package! Don’t forget to leave your comment below or on my Author Facebook page for chances to win a prize …