I’m often asked where my ideas for my romantic suspense books come from, and the answer isinevitably “everywhere and anywhere.” I’m always collecting ideas on what-if questions basedon current events or something I read or heard. I never know what will spark an idea or plotline.Sometimes, those ideas never go anywhere because once I start thinking through the situation, Irealize it’s not enough for a book or it’s too flimsy. Since I write realistic fiction, I also want the storylines to be believable. I’m more of panster (one who writes without outlining the entire book), so I try to spend…
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A Chat with Author Sarah Hamaker
Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing versatile, multi-published author Sarah Hamaker. I met Sarah a few years ago at the American Christian Fiction Writers Conference and liked her instantly—and not just because she’s a fellow Sarah-with-an-H—and I think you’ll like her too. Sarah’s here to share about her latest romantic suspense novel. Welcome, Sarah! Please tell us about your book The Dark Reckoning. A mysterious list of names links a dangerous past to the present. Great hook! What is the primary focus of your story? The third book in my Cold War Legacy series (but…
Book Review: The Dark Guest by Sarah Hamaker
The Dark Guest by Sarah Hamaker The Cold War is over, but The Wolf is still at the door. When Violet Lundy isn’t cleaning rooms at Happy Hills Assisted Living Facility, she loves spending her free time with resident Rainer Kopecek. Hearing his stories of the dangerous life he led behind the Iron Curtain in East Berlin makes her own life seem more tolerable. But when Rainer is found dead and his room in disarray, Violet suspects foul play. Dr. Henry Silverton lives among his books, teaching and writing about the Cold War. A letter about an East German traitor…
A Chat with Author Sarah Hamaker
Greetings from Colorado, where the sky is bright blue and the temperature low and frosty. Davalynn Spencer here, pleased to introduce you to author Sarah Hamaker and her book, Illusion of Love. Sarah, what’s your tagline for this intriguing title? A suspicious online romance reconnects an agoraphobe and an old friend. Wow – there’s a lot of information and curiosity tied up in that word, agoraphobe. What inspired you to write this book? Believe it or not, Illusion of Love is loosely based on something that happened to a friend of mine. I can’t give any specific details without giving…
A Reader’s Record
This time of year, people are posting like crazy on social media the number of books they read in 2018. There are even some pretty cute videos and memes that you can use to illustrate what a productive reader you were last year. While it’s perfectly fine to tally up your reading year, I don’t happen to keep track, nor do I want to know how many books I read. On the one hand, the number would be interesting. On the other, I will more than likely be depressed at the low number of actual books. I read…a lot…like…
A Chat with Author Sarah Hamaker
Happy November from Kevin Thompson! It’s three weeks from Turkey Day, and less than eight weeks until St. Nick makes his yearly jaunt. My, how time flies. Same can be said about raising children. They’re little only once, and before you know it, they’re gone, which creates a great segue for the introduction of our next CAN guest, Sarah Hamaker. Welcome, Sarah! Please tell us about your latest book, Ending Sibling Rivalry: Moving Your Kids From War to Peace. While conflict among your kids is inevitable, it is possible to raise your children to think well of one another and…
Galveston Island Book Festival & New Parenting Blog
Want to get to know an author near you? Linda W. Yezak will be in person at the Galveston Island Book Festival. Linda W. Yezak of Nacogdoches, Texas will be participating in the upcoming Galveston Island Book Festival, an opportunity for Texas authors to meet and greet their readers and hopefully gain some new ones. The event will take place Saturday, March 24, 2018, in the Ball High School Cafeteria (its new location, since Hurricane Harvey destroyed the originally planned site), 4501 Avenue O, Galveston, Texas, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Linda W. Yezak Author/Editor/Speaker http://lindawyezak.com ~~~ Looking for…
Perhaps Authors drink too much coffee?
An original cartoon by CAN author and parenting guru, Sarah Hamaker
Sarah Hamaker and Karen Whiting Hit the News Stands
Recently 2 of our Christian Authors Network members hit the news stands in both newspaper and magazines. Catch those articles below… Once Kids Enter the Picture, Can Parents Still Entertain?, Sarah Hamaker, The Washington Post, March 23, Online here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/on-parenting/once-kids-enter-the-picture-can-parents-still-entertain/2017/03/20/8278732a-fec6-11e6-99b4-9e613afeb09f_story.html?utm_term=.432bcc23780e Women’s History Month: Southeast Female Alumni Make History, The Arrow Newspaper Molly Green, No Two Kids Are Alike—Teaching To Your Child’s Personality, Karen Whiting Princess of Purpose by Karen Whiting Focus on the Family Magazine
What Will Your Marketing Look Like in 2017?
by Sarah Hamaker, reluctant marketer With the start of a new year, our thoughts naturally turn to what we’ll accomplish in the 12 months of 2017. But if we don’t have a plan or idea of where we want to go, we’ll spend more time floundering and less time making progress. Top of your list of plans should be one that details what you’ll do for marketing.
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