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The Making of a Book Cover: Part 3: Finalizing the Cover and Runner-up Gallery

Over the last two weeks, I broke down the process of a single book cover and shared some special moments behind my photoshoots. Today, I want to fill you in on what happens after the photoshoot. The first step is to view the pictures. I've taken anywhere from 161 pictures to over 300 in a… Continue reading The Making of a Book Cover: Part 3: Finalizing the Cover and Runner-up Gallery

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The Making of a Book Cover: Part 2: The Photoshoot

Last week, I shared with you the early prep work that goes into the cover. Today, I want to share some of the special moments during the photoshoots themselves. While walking into the shoot knowing that I have to leave with one perfect picture can create a bit of nerves, I try to remind myself that… Continue reading The Making of a Book Cover: Part 2: The Photoshoot

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The Making of a Book Cover: Part 1: Location and Set-up

Cover art is the most recognizable factor of any book . . . unless the author's name is so famous that no one looks beyond the name at the picture. Between today and the next two weeks, I want to take you behind the scenes and show you how these covers are made. Now,  you… Continue reading The Making of a Book Cover: Part 1: Location and Set-up

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Walk the Streets of Maple Grove

For those that don't know, Maple Grove, the fictional town from my Ancient Words Series, is based on a real town -- my hometown: Wartrace, Tennessee. Wartrace, like so many other quaint towns, have a history all its own that is unique and special to those that call it home. Borrowed from the Chamber of… Continue reading Walk the Streets of Maple Grove

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Cover Reveal: His Love Endures Forever

His Love Endures Forever has a long and interesting history. It was originally titled Ancient Words until the Lord made a series out of the idea. It's been exciting to venture out with the Lord and write the series. The changes to the series lineup have been amazing to watch as they unfolded. The Lord… Continue reading Cover Reveal: His Love Endures Forever

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When God Intervenes

Last week I shared the story behind my novel, Where Can I Flee. If you missed it, you can catch the full story here. For the sake of a quick recap, I'll tell you simply that I hadn't planned to write the story at all. And when I did decide to write it, WCIF was… Continue reading When God Intervenes

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Humble Beginnings

Would it shock you to know that Where Can I Flee was an afterthought? More than an afterthought, it was meant to play second fiddle. On July 3, 2012 a story was born. It always amazes me at how random those moments are. I wasn't expecting anything special to happen that day. I've tinkered with… Continue reading Humble Beginnings

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Local Inspiration

My debut novel, Where Can I Flee released last summer. I shared my testimony last week and in doing so, I shared with you some of the inspiration behind the novel. You can read my testimony here if you missed it last week. Today I want to share with you another form of inspiration. I think… Continue reading Local Inspiration