Greetings from Pam Farrel of Love-Wise: In our Simple Skills for Success books (for men and women) we share a quote we have said hundreds of times to our own children as well as everyone we have lead or mentored: Quality attracts quality. Be a quality person and you will attract quality people. This principle is also true in relationships between author and audience, and speaker and meeting planner. I have sat on both sides of an event desk: 1) as the Pastor’s wife and Director of Women’s Ministry hosting an event and 2) as the Guest Communicator speaking at…
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Tips from the Pros: Candy Arrington
Greeting from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the privilege of interviewing Candy Arrington, whose nonfiction books have helped countless people through difficult times. Candy has plenty to share about how articles help promote her books and extend her ministry. Candy, tell us about your books. While my list of published books isn’t long, my first book, Aftershock: Help, Hope, and Healing in the Wake of Suicide (B & H Publishing Group), has been in print for eleven years, which is somewhat unusual for the current market.
Tips from the Pros: Kimberly Rose Johnson
Fall felicitations from Marti Pieper in not-so-frigid Florida! We are having what we consider fall weather here in the greater Orlando area, although I’m not sure our temperatures qualify as truly autumnal. In any case, I want to invite you to pull up a chair, sit down with a cup of hot tea or apple cider, and enjoy this interview with brand-new CAN member, Kimberly Rose Johnson. Kimberly is new to CAN, but not new to writing, and I know she has some helpful book marketing tips. Welcome to CAN and to this interview, Kimberly! First of all, let’s get…
Tips from the Pros: Doreen Hanna
Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the honor of interviewing royalty! Doreen Hanna is known as the Queen of the Princesses for her work in guiding young ladies to see their worth as princesses—as daughters of the King of kings. So put on your crowns and listen to what Doreen has to share. Doreen, how did you get into writing? I had written a curriculum that I wanted published. After after several months of attempting to secure a contract for me my literary agent stated, “Have you ever considered writing a book?” “No,” was my immediate response. It seemed…
Tips from the Pros: Shelly Beach
Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California, where summer has struck full force. What better way to usher in summer than with an author named Beach? No groaning please. Today I’m pleased to interview Shelly Beach, nationally known speaker and Christy-Award-winning author. Her ministry of encouragement to the hurting will inspire you—plus she has gobs of free ministry resources on her website! Shelly, how many books do you have published? What are a few of your latest titles? I have ten published books, including Love Letters from the Edge: Meditations for Those Struggling with Brokenness, Trauma, and the Pain of Life…
Tips from the Pros – Marti Pieper
Greetings from Sarah Sundin! What fun today—I get to turn the interview tables on Marti Pieper. Marti is one of the volunteers who helps post the CAN author interviews here. We all appreciate her dedication to the writing craft and her support for other authors and CAN. Marti has collaborated on several nonfiction books, is a prolific article writer, and she assists writers as an editor too! Marti, how did you get into writing? How many books do you have published? Like many authors, I have loved to write since I was a child. Thanks to an encouraging teacher, I…
Tips from the Pros: Dr. Sandra Glahn
Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the privilege of interviewing versatile author and theologian Dr. Sandra Glahn. In addition to a popular series of bible studies, she’s authored numerous books focusing on adoption, infertility, and bioethics. Sandra, how many books do you have published? What are a few of your latest titles? I have published eighteen books with traditional publishers, and I’ve coauthored three self-published titles. My most recent titles are in the Coffee Cup Bible Study series (AMG)—Sumatra with the Seven Churches and Chai with Malachi. The former explores Christ’s messages to the seven churches of Revelation. Also,…
Tips from the Pros: Miralee Ferrell
Greetings! I’m always delighted to interview one of my fellow CANners, and this month, I get to refresh your acquaintance with an author you’ve already met here: Miralee Ferrell. She has lots of new information and ideas for us, and I’m delighted to welcome her back to the CAN blog. So, without further ado, welcome, Miralee! How many books do you have published? Nine total. What are a few of your latest titles? The most recent are all part of the Love Blossoms in Oregon series: Book 1, Blowing on Dandelions
Tips from the Pros: Susan G. Mathis
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.
Tips from the Pros: Pam Farrel
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…
