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The Power of Story
Here’s a sneak peek from my guest post at International Christian Fiction Writers I had the privilege of being the speaker at a holiday camp last weekend, though at first I admit I was a little terrified apprehensive at the prospect. While I regularly teach Sunday school, I have, on average, only fifteen kids in…
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3 Reasons Why I Cherish My Wonderful Writing Community
For the most part, writing is a solitary pursuit. Writers think of an idea (alone), madly type away on their computers (alone), and wrestle with themselves to make it better (alone). This task of getting words to paper can be frustrating, heartbreaking, and full of discouragement. If you’re a writer, you know what I mean. Sometimes,…
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I’m Giving Away a Copy of Bellanok!
I love sharing awesome books I’ve read with other people. And what better way to do that than to give one away! My latest book-crush is the fantasy Bellanok by Ralene Burke. Here’s a little blurb to whet your appetite: A haven for myths and legends . . . until evil discovers a way in.…
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Stories of the Stars: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Flash Fiction Contest
Whether it’s reading or writing it, I adore a finely-crafted flash fiction story. What do I love about them? Every word counts. There’s no room for flowery descriptions, unnecessary dialogue, or extraneous characters. And flash fiction that’s speculative in nature? I only wish there was more of it out there. So what better way to promote…
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5 Fantastic Reasons to Love Realm Makers
It’s hard to believe it’s been six weeks since the Realm Makers writers’ conference. After it was over, I spent almost a month visiting friends and family in sunny California. I’m finally back in New Zealand (with spring right around the corner), and I’ve had some time to reflect and collect my thoughts about the…
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