Many of you have subscribed to my newsletter, thank you! I send out a review of my month's writing and reading activities, attendance at events, and more every month. I drafted up a newsletter for March only to find that Mailchimp have changed the settings and will...
As authors we all face rejection of our manuscripts at one time or another. Yes, we can be disappointed and disheartened, but the truth is a rejection doesn’t always mean the quality of our work is below par. There are numerous reasons it could be rejected by a...
As Albertan residents we are used to the false Springs we endure with melt and snow, melt and snow. It is a time of winter coats and light jackets, sometimes in the same day! Over the years I have been living in Alberta, Canada, I have come to know these ‘false’...
What inspired you to write your novel, North of Broken & Furever Home? My two dogs, Cash and Sully, are 100% the inspiration for this book. I adopted them both over ten years ago, and over that period, I’ve tried everything to help them overcome their anxieties...
We are celebrating World Folktales and Fables this week. For most of us these are the first sotires that were read to us as children. These are fantastical and magic realms that also included a subtle warning of danger too. There are differences between a fable and a...
Wrapped In Grace Finding Power In Praise And Peace In His Presence A reflection of encouragement and devotion by debut author, Beth Mims The book is available in digital format by Dressed In Love Press Do you want to find power in praise and peace in God's presence?...
I am frequently asked how I come up with my ideas for the books I write. I was honoured to be asked to answer that question and more on a podcast recently. I hope this answers some of your questions, but as always you are more than welcome to contact me to ask any...
As writers and authors, we not only write stories, but also enjoy reading them. It is part of the writing life to immerse ourselves in our own characters and their journeys, but also those of other authors - whether in the same genre or not. Reading books is a vital...
I am sharing a eerie story today. Let me know what you think in the comments. My Reign Ends I survey my domain with pride and strike a beetle scurrying across the floor. The spark of light is brief and tiny, wholly unsatisfactory. I am in wait of bigger prey. Night...