Tips from the Pros: Susan G. Mathis

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Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing Susan G. Mathis, author of bestselling books for engaged couples—and a writer who’s been dipping her toes in the waters of fiction writing! Susan, how did you get into writing? How many books do you have published? My mother quips that I started my writing career when I signed my crayon drawings—on the foyer wall—with a great big “S”! Though I’m not sure that was the start I wanted, I can’t remember not writing.

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Tips from the Pros: Cara C. Putman

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Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I’m delighted to interview dear friend and fellow WWII fiction writer Cara C. Putman. In fact, Cara, Tricia Goyer, and I have written a Christmas novella collection that will be coming out in October 2014 (Where Treetops Glisten). While researching my story, I had the joy of staying with Cara’s family and watching this lawyer/multi-published author/homeschooling mom in action—and with a continual smile on her face. Cara, how many books do you have published? What are a few of your latest titles? My 17th novel just released. Shadowed by Grace is set in Italy during…

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Tips from the Pros: Anne Greene

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Greetings from (this week) sunny central Florida. While we rejoice that our temperatures have now climbed back into the 80s, we also realize many of you are hoping yours will soon reach double digits. As I post, I’m praying God will send some of this area’s warmth to the less-than-sunny climes. But no matter what the weather where you live, you’ll enjoy today’s interview with novelist Anne Greene. Not only does she spell her name the right way (all L.M. Montgomery fans know about "Anne with an e"), but she has some interesting experiences and ideas to share as well….

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Tips from the Pros: Pam Farrel

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Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Since tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, what better way to celebrate than with Pam Farrel, the author of Red-Hot Romance Tips for Women! With dozens of non-fiction titles to her credit, Pam has much to share with us, including a real-life romance story which started at a book promotion event! Pam, how did you get into writing? How many books do you have published? What are a few of your latest titles? I wrote my first book in second grade, a fictional work about “Princess Pamela” and it was complete with crayon drawings! We now…

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Tips from the Pros: Tanya Stowe

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Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! With Valentine’s Day coming up, it’s fun to focus on authors who write about romance. Tanya Stowe’s sweet inspirational romances are a hit with her readers, and I know we’ll all enjoy getting to know her better! Tanya, how did you get into writing? I finished my first book at age 11. How many books do you have published? What are a few of your latest titles? I have seven published and two more contracted. Amazingly, I had three come out in December, two I coauthored with Delia Latham called A Cowboy Christmas and…

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Tips from the Pros: Jackie M. Johnson

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Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California, where we’re actually praying for rain for a change. Whether we’re enduring ice storms or drought, medical issues or family drama, we all need to pray. Today’s featured author, Jackie M. Johnson, has made a name for herself with books on prayer and comfort. In addition, Jackie uses her experience in working for a literary agency and for a publishing house to coach aspiring authors. Jackie, how did you get into writing? I knew I wanted to be a writer since I was in junior high. I loved to read and enjoyed spelling class…

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Tips from the Pros: Bob Hostetler

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Happy New Year from Sarah Sundin in California! What better way to ring in 2014 than by getting to know Bob Hostetler, author of numerous bestselling and award-winning books. And let’s face it—anyone whose most recent title is Life Stinks…And Then You Die is bound to give us some interesting insights! Bob, how did you get into writing? I was raised in a family of readers and writers. My brothers and I would read cereal boxes at the breakfast table, encyclopedia volumes in the bathroom, you name it. The first time I saw my name in print was in Highlights…

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Tips from the Pros: Janet Chester Bly

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Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California. Today I have the honor of interviewing Janet Chester Bly. She and her late husband, Stephen Bly, individually and as co-authors, have 120 published titles! I’m looking forward to hearing wisdom from a true veteran in the field of Christian writing. Janet, how did you get into writing? When my late husband, Stephen Bly, got God’s call into ministry, graduated from seminary, and began to pastor a church, I wanted to know His will for me too. That began a search of several years for my own spiritual gifts meant to benefit the church…

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Tips from the Pros: Carolyn Warren

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Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California, where I’m giving thanks for a lovely weekend with family. Today I have the honor of interviewing Carolyn Warren, a financial expert with two nonfiction books for consumers about mortgages—and she’s also co-authored two books on prayer and parenting. Carolyn, how did you get into writing? How many books do you have published? In the ninth grade, I had an exceptional creative writing teacher who fueled my fire to write. I have four books published. The two in the Christian marketplace are Praying Through Your Pregnancy and Praying Through Your Child’s Early Years.

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Tips from the Pros: Kathy Collard Miller

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Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! What a joy for me to interview Kathy Collard Miller, author of fifty books. When I first started writing in 2000, my mother bragged at the bowling alley about her daughter working on a novel. Kathy “happened” to be on the other team. This sweet woman gave my mother her phone number—and answered dozens of my newbie questions. She was my first contact with the writing community, and I will always be grateful for her generosity and encouragement. Kathy, how did you get into writing? I’d always had the heart of a writer—trying to…

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