As has been my tradition for several years, I enjoy starting out the new year with reflections on my favorite read in the year before. The books (or book, as is the case this year) don’t have to be releases …
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Packing Up 2023
I just finished packing up all the Christmas décor that had been filling our home with warmth and sparkle the past few months. With everything put away, the house feels fresh and ready for the new year. I am wondering …
Remembering Rest
Happy new year! 2024!
We are all diving in to a new year with new goals and dreams! I know writers are always pressing hard to keep moving forward. The books have to be done on time. The proposals have …
Merry Christmas from Books & Such!
“Who can add to Christmas? The perfect motive is that God so loved the world. The perfect gift is that He gave His only Son. The only requirement is to believe in Him. The reward of faith is that you …
If a Writer Makes Only One New Year’s Resolution
If a writer makes only one New Year’s resolution, what could it be? A life-altering, career-shaping, path-guiding, joy-bringing resolution.
I have an idea. (And yes, it’s soon time to think about what you plan to do differently in the new …
Gifts for the Writer
With Christmas around the corner I thought I’d suggest some gifts for the writer in your life, gifts to suggest to others as something to get for you, or some gifts to give to yourself.
Books
We can all use …
What Good is a Library?
Most book lovers find the question, What good is a library, silly. “For research and for checking out books,” is the answer to that question, of course.
I couldn’t agree more. The day my mother escorted me to the library …
Forget Not–Pay Attention to God in the Story
Give Thanks to the Lord
As Thanksgiving approaches, I thought it would be nice for us to share some of our favorite Bible verses about being thankful and giving thanks. Sometimes it is hard to be thankful to God when we can’t see the big …
Winning on Instagram Without Talking About Your Book
One of the common frustrations that I hear from pre-published writers working to build their platform is, “If I don’t have a book, what do I talk about?”
I’m excited to share one of my favorite Instagram accounts with you. …
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