Happy New Year from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the honor of interviewing Andrea Boeshaar, a familiar name to Christian writers. Not only does Andrea have dozens of titles to her credit, but she’s also worked as an agent and currently works as a writing coach and substantive (content) editor. Andrea has great advice to share with us today! Andrea, how did you get into writing? I started writing as a little girl. I wrote in diaries, penned letters to relatives, and created songs and plays. In the fourth grade, I even wrote a book called “Little Miss Mouse.” When…
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Tips from the Pros: Tracy Higley
Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the joy of interviewing historical novelist Tracy Higley. I met Tracy several years ago at Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference, when we were both hoping to be published. Tracy has made quite a mark with her novels set in ancient times – from Egypt to Pompeii, from Babylon to Petra – and she has travel videos on her website from her research trips! Tracy, how many books do you have published? What are a few of your latest titles? Thirteen books published, including recent titles The Incense Road trilogy (Star of…
Tips from the Pros: Leann Harris
Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Since I’m heading to Texas for the American Christian Fiction Writers Conference (ACFW) in Dallas next week, it’s only appropriate to interview Texan Leann Harris. Leann is a prolific writer, with twenty-one published romance, suspense, and romantic suspense novels published. Leann, how did you get into writing? I taught deaf high school students math and science until I had my first child. After the birth of my second child, I started to write. I had stories running around in my head and my husband brought home a TI personal computer and thus my writing…
Tips from the Pros: Mona Hodgson
Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the honor of interviewing Mona Hodgson, author of almost forty fiction and nonfiction books! Mona also gives back to the writing community. I’m one of many writers who have benefitted from Mona’s teaching and warmth at Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference. This past year Mona also took on the responsibility as director of the conference, and she’s doing an excellent job! Mona, how many books do you have published? Twenty-eight children’s picture books, early readers, and middle-grade nonfiction. Eleven novels and novellas, and a Cripple Creek novella releasing in November.
Tips from the Pros: Darlene Franklin
Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! How many times do we writers gripe about interruptions to our writing schedules? After reading Darlene Franklin’s interview, I realize how little I have to gripe about. This lovely multi-published novelist manages to be a productive writer, connect to her readers, and maintain a cheerful attitude—while living in a nursing home. I’m sure you’ll enjoy this chat with her. Darlene, how many books do you have published? What are a few of your latest titles? I’ve had forty books published or repackaged, plus another twenty books I’ve contributed stories and devotionals to. February has…
Tips from the Pros: Trish Perry
Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the joy of interviewing Trish Perry, a multi-published, award-winning author of both fiction and non-fiction. She is well loved in the Christian fiction community for her support for her fellow authors. Trish, how did you get into writing? I went back to school as an adult to earn my Psychology degree. During that process, I found I really enjoyed the writing aspect of each of my courses. A number of my professors encouraged me to pursue writing beyond what I wrote for them. So I included several creative writing courses in…
Tips from the Pros: Sandra Orchard
Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California, where fall is still failing to fall. Today I’m interviewing one of CAN’s newest members, Sandra Orchard, whose romantic suspense and mystery novels are hooking readers and winning awards. Sandra, how did you get into writing? I always wanted to be a writer, but didn’t consider writing fiction until about ten years ago, soon after discovering Christian fiction. Seeing characters navigate through many of the same issues I faced, especially loss, and emerging victorious inspired much needed hope and fresh ways of looking at my own experiences. I started thinking that I’d like to…
Tips from the Pros: Diana Lesire Brandmeyer
Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the joy of interviewing multi-published author Diana Brandmeyer, who has been published in nonfiction, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, and children’s books! How’s that for multi-dimensional? Better than that, Diana blesses us all with her delightful humor and generous heart.
Tips from the Pros: Bonnie Leon
Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing someone I consider a good friend—even though we haven’t met in person! Bonnie Leon and I have been critique partners for several years, and I’ve enjoyed learning from this extremely talented, experienced, and generous multi-published author. Bonnie, how many books do you have published? What are a few of your latest titles? I’ve published twenty books—nineteen novels and one memoir. My most recent title is Where Eagles Soar, it is a memoir I wrote for a woman who grew up in the Alaskan wilderness. The series, Alaskan Skies, released…
Tips from the Pros: Lena Nelson Dooley
Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the honor of interviewing award-winning novelist Lena Nelson Dooley. Her novel Catherine’s Pursuit was a finalist for this year’s CAN Golden Scroll Award! Lena is well-known and loved in the writing community for mentoring new writers and supporting authors on her