Davalynn Spencer here again, from Colorado’s Front Range, welcoming today’s featured author, Winnie Griggs. Winnie was last featured on the CAN blog in 2009, and she’s written quite a bit since and come up with some great tips for us all. Thanks for visiting with us today Winnie. How many books do you have published now, and what are a few of your latest titles? My 16th just came out. The last four have all been connected and the titles and release dates are: Handpicked Husband September 2012 The Bride Next Door June 2013 A Family For Christmas October 2013…
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Tips from the pros: Jesse Florea
A hearty Rocky Mountain greeting today from Davalynn Spencer as we welcome Colorado author, Jesse Florea, who has a fabulous outreach to young people. Tell us, Jesse, how did you get into writing? As a sophomore in high school, I took an introduction-to-journalism course where I fell in love with writing. I started writing for a weekly newspaper covering high school sports.
Tips From the Pros with Elizabeth Ludwig
Greetings from Colorado where spring has nearly arrived. Davalynn Spencer here, visiting today with author Elizabeth Ludwig. Welcome back, Elizabeth. Tell us how many books you have published and list a few of your latest titles. I have nine books published so far, with one more coming out later this year. So exciting! I can hardly believe that not so long ago, I was hoping and praying for that first contract.
The Cowboy Takes a Wife
When Annie Whitaker and her merchant father set out for Cañon City and the Pikes-Peak-or-Bust gold rush, Annie finds much greater wealth in the heart of a runaway preacher.…
Tips from the pros: Margaret Brownley
Hello from Colorado's Front Range where temperatures are dipping and hopes are rising. Davalynn Spencer here with Margaret Brownley who writes about Love and Laughter in the Old West. Margaret, how did you get into writing? I wrote my first book in fifth grade but because of several setbacks (including my eighth-grade English teacher flunking me) I didn’t write seriously until my children were in middle school.
Tips From the Pros: David E. Fessenden
Greetings from Colorado this colorful season. Davalynn Spencer here to introduce David E. Fessenden, author, editor, and teacher. Welcome, David. Tell us how you got into writing? I have always loved words and been good at expressing myself in written form. So when I prayed about what major to pursue in college, I sensed God saying, “How about a writer?” and so I studied journalism.
Tips From the Pros
Davalynn Spencer, here, from Colorado, and so excited to be introducing Linda Evans Shepherd today. Linda, you have an interesting writing journey, particularly the beginning. Share a little with us, please. I was set to be a youth director, but when I got kicked out of seminary for marrying an engineering student instead of a seminary student, I somehow landed a job as a high tech writer, writing The F 14 Documentation Guide as my first assignment. But after my children came along, God clearly called me to write for him.
Tips from the Pros: Davalynn Spencer
Greetings from historic Philadelphia, where I’m teaching “WannaBe Published,” a continuing session, at the Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Conference. I always enjoy spending time with other writers, and this conference is dear to my heart. Every month, Davalynn Spencer, Sarah Sundin, and I alternate in posting interviews with our fellow CAN authors for this “Tips from the Pros” feature. So I take special delight in sharing the following interview with Davalynn. She has some creative answers and insights to share that I know you’ll enjoy. Welcome to the other side of the interview desk, Davalynn. How did you get into…
The Rancher’s Second Chance by Davalynn Spencer
Eli Hawthorne never gave up hope that someday Laura Bell would return to their small ranching community in the California foothills. But the battle-scarred soldier is a world away from the carefree boy he once was. When Laura finally returns after a twelve-year absence, she finds everything has changed at her family’s home. Or has it?…
Tips From the Pros
Davalynn Spencer here, connecting from Colorado and glad to welcome E.E. (Ellen Edwards) Kennedy with her professional tips on marketing. Tell us, Ellen, what lured you into the writer’s life?