The 540 Writing Community is a big part of my writing life; I’ve mentioned it before. It’s a wonderful group of fellow writers, editors, agents, and other industry professionals. The group hosts daily write-ins, and each Thursday evening the 540 offers an educational presentation. Tonight,…
Month: May 2024
One of My New Favorite Authors: Carla Laureano
Do you ever find a new-to-you author you just click with? It’s an awesome feeling of connectedness, right? A few years ago, I bought several novels on sale from Tyndale and excitedly awaited their delivery. I mean, is there any mail better than book mail?…
Spark’s “Love is a Fairy Tale” Issue Drops Tomorrow
Did you grow up reading fairy tales? As a kid, I consumed a steady diet of classics such as “Rumpelstiltskin,” “Hansel and Gretel,” “Jack and the Beanstalk,” “The Three Little Pigs,” “The Ugly Duckling,” and “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” But my most lasting impressions…
Dragon Boating: My New Hobby
Poised for action, nineteen friends and I sit, awaiting the signal. We obey the shouted commands and move into position. At the air horn or whistle blast, we launch into motion, relentlessly powering a 46-foot-long vessel for an intense two minutes or less in a…