If you've been around Historical Fiction for any amount of time, you would have picked up on keywords such as Edwardian, Regency, Antebellum, and Victorian to name a few. But what are these eras? How can you tell them apart? Is it possible to get a fairly accurate guess of the era just by the… Continue reading A Quick Guide to Common Eras in Historical Fiction
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Review: ColoringNotebook, An Adult Coloring book
Paper notebook with coloring pages for adults. Beauty outside. Amazing inside. Imagine your favorite paper notebook with lovely coloring pages for adults. The ColoringNotebook is a happy combo of stylish paper notebooks and traditional adult coloring books. It has a beauty, leathery hardcover, quality acid-free paper, smart dimensions, and it lies flat when opened. Each… Continue reading Review: ColoringNotebook, An Adult Coloring book
How Coloring Changed My Life
Before I tell you how coloring a single page had changed my life, you should probably know a few things about me. I am a woman, a mother, an author, a wife, and a Christian. And like many of you, I struggle with peer pressure and the fear of "getting it wrong." Like many, I… Continue reading How Coloring Changed My Life
Behind the Scenes: Character Development: The Hardheaded
I have this character, George Chandler. He is the sweetest, kindest, most willing, and all around loveable person. And yet he is the most hardheaded and difficult character I've had the pleasure of working with to date! For those that have read the Ancient Words Series, this may come as a shocker. George appears so… Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Character Development: The Hardheaded
God’s Promise of Success
One of the most frustrating things for an author is the actual climb for success. Authors typically don't mind working through writer's block or plotting out a new novel. We normally aren't fazed by sleepless nights and double-duty days. It's the steep climb for success that worries us. It's a ladder that seems to have no… Continue reading God’s Promise of Success
Behind the Scenes: Character Development: The Withdrawn
If you're finding this post for the first time, you've entered into the middle of blog series on character development. My purpose for this series is to laugh along with fellow authors at the antics of our characters as well as pass along some proven tips. For the reader, I hope to entertain them with… Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Character Development: The Withdrawn
Behind the Scenes: Character Development: The Underdeveloped
I'm doing a 4-month blog series on character development. I want this series to be both for the writer and the reader. I hope to fellowship with other authors and pass along some tips while also entertaining the readers by showing you a side of your favorite characters that you've never seen before. If you're… Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Character Development: The Underdeveloped
Behind the Scenes: Character Development: The Easy
Have you ever enjoyed a movie or tv show and been so caught up in the chemistry between the characters on screen, only to be shocked to learn in an interview that behind the scenes the actors hated each other? The hero in your favorite show is actually a jerk when the camera isn't on.… Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Character Development: The Easy
February’s Writing Blitz: Love Never Fails: Week 1
I'm picking up the speed and writing more these days. My goal for the week was 7,000 words and the Lord has blessed my efforts with 9,682 words for the week! As promised, I'll bring you another clue from the new novel. Keeping with the theme of love for the month, all clues in February… Continue reading February’s Writing Blitz: Love Never Fails: Week 1
January’s Writing Blitz: Proverbs 21:31: Week 4
It's been a good writing month overall. I've added a total of 26,965 words to the manuscript this month. My goal for the week was to write 8,000 words and I've written 8,935! As promised, it's time to share another sneak peek into the new novel. I introduced a new leading lady to you a… Continue reading January’s Writing Blitz: Proverbs 21:31: Week 4
Christian Author: A.M. Heath 