Christian fiction blog
A new manuscript and a trip to Michigan
Someday, I am going to be accepting a prestigious literary award, and I am going to include this in my speech: "...and I would like to thank Valence Publishing and acquisitions editor Batu Sleeve* for rejecting me in 2025 and forcing me to find a good publisher..."...
Love Saves a City From Hate in “Seconds”
In the heart of El-Pelusium, where the echoes of a long-forgotten rebellion still shape the lives of its inhabitants, Abigail Wilkes weaves a poignant tale that transcends the boundaries of fear and identity. As Miki navigates a world where the very essence of existence is dictated by birth order, the narrative unfurls like a rich tapestry, revealing the complexities of love, resilience, and the human spirit’s unyielding quest for acceptance. With each twist and turn, Miki’s journey becomes a powerful exploration of the lengths to which one will go to reclaim their place in a society plagued by hate, ultimately uncovering the strength found in unity and the transformative nature of hope. Prepare to be captivated by a story that not only challenges the status quo but also invites readers to reflect on the ties that bind us all, regardless of our origins.
Conspiracy-uncovering heroine finds love and justice in “A Convenient Sacrifice”
There's this writers' conference I'm going to in July called Realm Makers. It's for authors of sci-fi and fantasy books aimed at a religious audience. This will be my first conference with this group, and I'm going because it has an amazing online presence on a...
A silly picture I must share
How to present weather data
Here's a blogpost on presenting data I found quite helpful and interesting. https://www.storytellingwithdata.com/blog/cold-and-context-lessons-from-the-polar-vortex
Libbie Hawker and a write-to-trend method she promotes
Back in September, I went to a seminar given by Libbie Hawker, the author of Take Off Your Pants, the most wonderful and most straightforward outlining book I've ever found. The talk was excellent. After the talk, I came home and wrote a post in the Facebook group 20...
