This blog spot is usually reserved for instruction or encouragement, and it is today as well. We’re sharing some great Books & Such author news to help encourage you to keep pressing on. Some of these authors waited a long …
Julie Klassen
Find a Place to Shine
Have you found your unique place in the writing world where you can really shine? Janet Grant and I recorded a podcast last week on Words for Writers. It goes live on Tuesday, here. Ginny Yttrup, writing coach, posited …
You Sold How Many Books?
By Wendy Lawton
Julie and editor, Raela SchoenherrThis week began with a celebration at Bethany House in Minneapolis to mark Julie Klassen’s one millionth book sold. Congratulations, Julie!
A million books! It reminded me what so many writers are …
Steady On
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
A few years ago I accompanied Julie Klassen, one of my authors, on a week-long book tour. One of the best things about spending time in bookstores is that, among all the readers there to get autographs, …
The Power of Place
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
I just finished reading the final draft of Julie Klassen’s second book in her Ivy Hill series, The Ladies of Ivy Cottage which will be out in late fall. Part of what I wrote back to her …
Reality Check: Author Tours
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
I’m packing my bags once again to accompany Lauraine Snelling on her Faith Words Book Tour for the launch of The Second Half. I wrote the first part of this blog last year after Lauraine’s tour. I …
What Inspires You?
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
I spent last week in the giant redwoods of California with about 300 other writers, editors and agents. An inspired location. As I saw the creativity that grew out of that week it made me wonder, what …
Where to Find Readers
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
If you’ve known me for long I’m sure you’ve heard me whine about writers who spend their social media energy connecting with other writers. I keep ranting “go to your readers, not your writing friends.” But of …
Author Tour
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Last week I promised I’d write more about the multi-stop author tour. It sounds like a dream come true to those just embarking on a writing career, right? A whistle stop trip through the countryside, stopping at …
Slow and Steady
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
I just walked in the door from accompanying Julie Klassen, one of my authors, on a week-long book tour. One of the best things about spending time in bookstores is that, among all the readers there to …