Along Came A Writer

Mary L. Hamilton began writing for publication when her children were young. She sold articles to Christian magazines and later wrote a play for her church's women's ministry outreach. That play sparked her passion for fiction even as it humbled her to see it performed. She says, “I gave them words in black and white and they put skin and clothes on those words. They brought black and white to life in Technicolor.” By that time, her three children had quit taking naps and she couldn't find a regular time to write when she wasn't falling asleep. She gave up writing until her youngest was in school and then concentrated on writing fiction. Her first novels drew from her experience growing up at a Christian youth camp. The Rustic Knoll Bible Camp series for young teens tells the stories of three hurting teens who bring their “baggage” to camp and find that Jesus can lift their burdens. Since then Mary has written novels of mystery and suspense and plans to write more general stories for women. She has lived in Texas most of her adult life, and when she's not writing, she enjoys knitting, playing with her dog, and a little phone photography. Look for her on Instagram or Facebook  She loves hearing from readers so feel free to contact her at mary@maryhamiltonbooks.com  

Author and Podcaster Linda Kozar chats with guests who share the story of their life and how they got to the place they are now. Stories that are sad, touching, bittersweet, and often miraculous. Everyone has a story to tell before they leave this earth and we should hear the unique story of their life. www.lindakozar.com About If I Were a Tiger A whimsical and playful rhyming picture book about a young boy who imagines himself as a tiger to overcome his fears—only to realize that he can trust in God. Caroline Coleman loves to write for all ages. She has a fiction MFA from Brooklyn College, an English degree from Princeton, and two law degrees she doesn't use anymore. She is also the author of the novel Loving Soren. She lives in New York City with her family and is no longer afraid of the dark.

Author and Podcaster Linda Kozar chats with guests who share the story of their life and how they got to the place they are now. Stories that are sad, touching, bittersweet, and often miraculous. Everyone has a story to tell before they leave this earth and we should hear the unique story of their life. www.lindakozar.com Within These Walls of Sorrow by Amanda Barratt.  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—In her latest novel, Within These Walls of Sorrow: A Novel of World War II Poland, author Amanda Barratt writes in a style and voice her readers cannot get enough of. Through extensive research, Barratt takes readers back in time to the Kraków ghetto, and one amazing story of resistance and sacrifice.  Zosia Lewandowska loses the man she loves when Germany invades Poland. In a brave move, as the Germans increase their reign of terror and ghetto walls rise, Zosia joins pharmacist Tadeusz Pankiewicz, and his staff, as they risk their lives to aid the Jewish people. Amanda Barratt is the bestselling author of numerous historical novels and novellas including Within These Walls of Sorrow: A Novel of WWII Poland, The White Rose Resists: A Novel of the German Students Who Defied Hitler, and My Dearest Dietrich: A Novel of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Lost Love. Her work has been the recipient of the Christy Award, the Carol Award, and an Honorable Mention in the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards. Amanda is passionate about illuminating oft-forgotten facets of history through a fictional narrative. She lives in Michigan and can often be found researching her next novel, catching up on her to-be-read stack, and savoring a cup of tea. Find her online at www.amandabarratt.net.

Author and Podcaster Linda Kozar chats with guests who share the story of their life and how they got to the place they are now. Stories that are sad, touching, bittersweet, and often miraculous. Everyone has a story to tell before they leave this earth and we should hear the unique story of their life. www.lindakozar.com William Daniel is a seventh grader, a WWII enthusiast, and a competitive gymnast. He builds model airplanes and wants to be a pilot someday. He has an older sister, Maris, and a twin sister, Calyn, and is the younger by four minutes. As you can well imagine, he enjoys making people laugh, which he does for family, friends, and at school. William lives in Colorado with his family and dog, Riley.

Author and Podcaster Linda Kozar chats with guests who share the story of their life and how they got to the place they are now. Stories that are sad, touching, bittersweet, and often miraculous. Everyone has a story to tell before they leave this earth and we should hear the unique story of their life. www.lindakozar.com SHELLEY SHEPARD GRAY is the New York Times bestselling author of the Sisters of the Heart, Seasons of Sugarcreek and Families of Honor series. Before becoming a writer, she was a teacher in both Texas and Colorado. She now lives with her family in southern Ohio, where she writes full-time.

Author and Podcaster Linda Kozar chats with guests who share the story of their life and how they got to the place they are now. Stories that are sad, touching, bittersweet, and often miraculous. Everyone has a story to tell before they leave this earth and we should hear the unique story of their life. www.lindakozar.com Brittany Ann is an ECPA bestselling author, speaker, and founder of the popular website EquippingGodlyWomen.com, where she challenges, encourages and equips Christian women to be "all in" in faith and family. Her work has been featured on CBN, The Christian Post, Crosswalk, and more. Brittany is married to an incredible godly husband, and together they have three adorably energetic children.

Author and Podcaster Linda Kozar chats with guests who share the story of their life and how they got to the place they are now. Stories that are sad, touching, bittersweet, and often miraculous. Everyone has a story to tell before they leave this earth and we should hear the unique story of their life. www.lindakozar.com Henry O. Arnold co-authored the novel Hometown Favorite with Bill Barton, and a work of nonfiction KABUL24, with Ben Pearson. He co-wrote and produced with Steve Taylor and Ben Pearson the film The Second Chance starring Michael W. Smith. He wrote the screenplay for the documentary on evangelist Billy Graham, God's Ambassador, and the documentary KABUL 24, based on the book. His latest documentary film I Go To The Rock: The Gospel Roots of Whitney Houston, will be released in 2023. The Singer of Israel is the third volume in his historical fiction series, The Song of Prophets and Kings. The first two volumes, A Voice Within The Flame and the Crown of the Warrior King are also published by Whitefire Publishing. He lives on a farm in Tennessee with his lovely wife Kay. They have two beautiful daughters married to two handsome men with three above-average grandchildren. For more information please visit www.henryoarnold.com.    

Author and Podcaster Linda Kozar chats with guests who share the story of their life and how they got to the place they are now. Stories that are sad, touching, bittersweet, and often miraculous. Everyone has a story to tell before they leave this earth and we should hear the unique story of their life. www.lindakozar.com DEBORAH RANEY dreamed of writing a book since the summer she read Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books and discovered that a Kansas farm girl could, indeed, grow up to be a writer. Her almost forty books have garnered multiple industry awards including the RITA® Award, HOLT Medallion, National Readers' Choice Award, Carol Award, and have three times been Christy Award finalists. Her first novel, A Vow to Cherish, shed light on the ravages of Alzheimer's disease and inspired the highly acclaimed World Wide Pictures film of the same title. Deborah is on faculty for several national writers' conferences and served on the executive board of the 2500-member American Christian Fiction Writers organization for 18 years. She is a transplant to Southeast Missouri with her husband, Ken Raney, having moved from their native Kansas to be closer to kids and grandkids. They love road trips, Friday garage sale dates, and breakfast on the screened porch overlooking their wooded backyard. Visit Deb on the Web at www.deborahraney.com.

First Guest:  KAREN BARNETT, the award-winning author of seven novels, writes historical romance that sweeps readers into the beauty and adventure of our national parks. Second Guest: RACHEL DODGE is the bestselling author of The Anne of Green Gables Devotional: A Chapter-by-Chapter Companion for Kindred Spirits and Praying with Jane: 31 Days through the Prayers of Jane Austen. Rachel teaches college English; speaks at libraries, literary groups, and teas; and writes for Jane Austen's World. A true kindred spirit at heart, she loves books, bonnets, and ballgowns. You can visit her at RachelDodge.com or on Instagram @kindredspiritbooks.

JENNIE GOUTET is an American-born Anglophile, who lives with her French husband and their three children in a small town outside Paris. Her imagination resides in Regency England, where her Clavering Chronicles and Memorable Proposals series are set. Jennie is author of the award-winning memoir, Stars Upside Down, and the modern romances, A Sweetheart in Paris and A Noble Affair. A Christian, a cook, and an inveterate klutz, Jennie writes about faith, food, and life—even the clumsy moments—on her blog, A Lady in France. SHELLEY SHEPARD GRAY is the New York Times bestselling author of the Sisters of the Heart, Seasons of Sugarcreek and Families of Honor series. Before becoming a writer, she was a teacher in both Texas and Colorado. She now lives with her family in southern Ohio, where she writes full-time.

Deborah Maxey grew up immersed in the legends and traditions of Native American and Appalachian culture. A wife, mother, and grandmother, Deborah enjoys camping, hiking, living on a lake brimming with wildlife, and the love of her two Yorkies. Her oil portraits and one-woman art shows helped fund her PhD in counseling. As a psychotherapist and expert witness in the courts, her fascination with characters and conflict drives her passion to create fiction. Information can be found at https://deborahmaxey.com/

Amanda Cleary Eastep is not related to Beverly Cleary but wishes she were. She is, however, a children’s writer, and the Tree Street Kids is her debut series. Amanda knows kids because she’s still one at heart. When she is forced to act like an adult, she edits nonfiction books by grownup authors. To learn more about Amanda, book a school visit, or signup for her blog or newsletter, visit amandaclearyeastep.com. https://treestreetkids.com/#author 

Donna Vanliere..a mom, a wife, an animal lover, and a closet comedian at home. She's passionate about cooking (...and eating), reading, movies and teaching, inspiring, challenging and encouraging dreamers! She doesn’t like watching sports on TV but is a huge fan of athletes under five feet tall who call her Mom. Donna also loves to write books. As a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author, her 14 titles include The Christmas Shoes and The Christmas Blessing - both of which were adapted into movies starring Rob Lowe, Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Neil Patrick Harris. Both movies garnered stellar ratings for CBS, including the highest rated made-for-TV movie of the year.  The Christmas Hope starring Madeline Stowe was adapted by Lifetime Television, and her movies The Christmas Secret and The Christmas Note when aired were among the highest rated movies in the history of the Hallmark Movies and Mystery channel. Donna's non-seasonal novel's, The Good Dream, Angels of Morgan Hill and non-fiction works like Finding Grace and High Calling - the biography of Space Shuttle Columbia Commander Rick Husband - capture the same warmth and poignancy as her Christmas books. LATEST RELEASES: THE DAY OF EZEKIEL'S HOPE...THE TIME OF JACOB'S TROUBLE

Ramona Richards is the author or contributor of over twenty books, including Memory of Murder, Field of Danger, and The Taking of Carly Bradford. She is the associate publisher for Iron Stream Media and has previously worked for Abingdon Press and Thomas Nelson. Ramona makes her home just outside of Birmingham, Alabama. Find her at ramonarichards.com. Faith, Hope, and the Love of a Good Story https://www.ramonarichards.com

Collecting for the Flea Market Love Letters archive project began in 2015. The present mission of the project is to archive and preserve found, vintage ephemera (letters, postcards, photos etc.) often sourced at flea markets. There are now nearly 300 letters in the archive, and that number is increasing. 

A little abput my guest on the Along Came A Writer show, Author Liz Tolsma... I’m blest to have the best job in the world – that of an author. I’ve penned several WWII novels, several prairie romance novellas, an Amish novel, and I’m working on my first romantic suspense. I’m a popular speaker on such wide-ranging topics as writing, courage, faith, preserving our family histories, adoption, and marriage. In addition, I work as a freelance editor. I’m married to my high school sweetheart, and we’ve settled next to a farm field in Wisconsin. The Lord blessed us with three children through international adoption. Our son, born in Vietnam, is grown and serves as a U.S. Marine. Our oldest daughter, born in Korea, is a college student majoring in international studies. Our youngest daughter, born in the Philippines, has multiple disabilities and is a source of much laughter and joy in our home. When I’m not in front of my computer, I enjoy walking my hyperactive Jack Russell terrier mix, reading, cooking, working in my large perennial garden, kayaking, camping, and traveling with my family. I am also a breast cancer survivor. It has been a journey of deep faith and trust in the Lord, but he has sustained me and granted me healing. The greatest love in my life is my Lord Jesus. I pray that my writing, as well as my entire life, will be to his honor and glory alone.

Interview with author Allison Mackey about her new book, "The Edge of Everywhen." A.S. Mackey is proud to be represented by agent Elizabeth Bennett at the Transatlantic Literary Agency. She is a member of the Shoals Writers Guild and the Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). She is happily married to Chad, and she is the mother of three adult children and a son-in-law. She currently resides in Florence, Alabama.

Award-winning author Janice Thompson also writes under the pseudonym Janice Hanna. She got her start in the industry writing screenplays and musical comedies for the stage. Janice has published over 100 books for the Christian market, crossing genre lines to write cozy mysteries, historicals, romances, nonfiction books, devotionals, children’s books and more. She particularly enjoys writing light-hearted, comedic tales because she enjoys making readers laugh.Janice was named the 2008 Mentor of the year for ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers). She currently serves as president of her local ACFW chapter (Writers on the Storm), where she regularly teaches on the craft of writing.Janice is passionate about her faith and does all she can to share the joy of the Lord with others, which is why she particularly enjoys writing. Her tagline, “Love, Laughter, and Happily Ever Afters!” sums up her take on life.She lives in Spring, Texas, where she leads a rich life with her family, a host of writing friends, and two mischievous dachshunds. When she’s not busy writing or playing with her eight grandchildren, Janice can be found in the kitchen, baking specialty cakes and cookies for friends and loved ones. No matter what she’s cooking up—books, cakes, cookies or mischief—she does her best to keep the Lord at the center of it all.

IWA Conference-Talking to attendees.

IWA Conference-Talking to attendees.

Pat Nichols is the creator of the Willow Falls novel series. She joins us to talk about the first novel, The Secret of Willow Inn. She will also discuss her journey from corporate career to author. She explains why she wrote the story about a big city and a small town.

Susan U. Neal, RN. MBA, MHS, is an author, speaker, and certified health and wellness coach whose background in nursing and health services led her to seek new ways to educate and coach people to overcome health challenges. Her passion and mission are to improve the health of Americans.

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It is summer, you are home with the kids, and you might just find yourself a little cranky! Help is on the way! Today, Becky and I are going to head into The Wynners Circle to talk about the mom  you DON'T want to be! Join us! No matter how perfect a mom may look on the outside, every now and then she turns into the cranky mom that she never wanted to be. In her new book, The Cranky Mom Fix: Get a Happier, More Peaceful Home by Slaying the “Momster” in All of Us, popular author Becky Kopitzke shares how motherhood brought out more than cuddles, snuggles, and blissful times of play; it brought out the worst in her: the Momster! Unafraid to be authentic and share her own experiences, Kopitzke shows readers that life can be much more than living in the cranky zone. Moms will be relieved to learn from The Cranky Mom Fix that cranky mom doesn’t have to stay. The Cranky Mom Fix helps them slay the Momster for a happier, more peaceful home—and isn’t that what moms want most of all?      Becky Kopitzke is the author of three books including The Cranky Mom Fix: Get a Happier, More Peaceful Home by Slaying the “Momster” in All of Us. As a writer, speaker, dreamer, believer, lunch packer, and recovering perfectionist, Becky is on a mission to encourage and equip women to be kind to themselves and others in Jesus' name. She and her husband Chad live in northeast Wisconsin with their two tween daughters, shelves full of slime supplies, and a puppy named Prophet. Beyond writing and family, Becky is actively involved at her regional evangelical church, where she leads women’s Bible studies, sings on the worship team, and hugs half the people she sees. Find her online at beckykopitzke.com.  

  On Friday's Wynner Circle I talk with author Amanda Barratt whose latest book My Dearest Dietrich is quickly becoming the novel most likely to be rushed to the top of your summer TBR stack! Join us to hear more about her behind-the-scenes, and what most surprised her about her characters in writing this epic novel.   “When I first heard the name Maria von Wedemeyer, I wondered what kind of woman would capture the heart of such a brave and brilliant man as Dietrich Bonhoeffer. In writing My Dearest Dietrich, I set out to find their story. What I discovered went beyond all expectations. I discovered a man willing to give his life for the cause of truth who also wrote passionate letters of love and longing to his fiancée during months of imprisonment. I discovered a woman who lost the two men she loved most as a result of war but who took the risk of becoming engaged to a man shrouded by danger because of his actions against the Nazi regime. It's a deeply profound and relevant story that asks questions of us today. Questions about a Christian's response in the face of unspeakable evil, about courage, and the sustaining power of love,” Barratt said.

Lena Nelson Dooley will interview voice talent, Matilda Novak. Matilda does a lot of voice work, especially narrating audio books for various authors.

This one is about getting whacked in the head.

I whine about being sick, make a few corrections for previous episodes and never get around to answering a question for just going on and on about not giving up. So, basically, this is a motivational episode. I think. Maybe. Right? Wash your hands after listening.

Topics in this episode: Dragon stuff Two sword fighting style

Questions on today's show: How do/did people carry weapons? What sounds do they make when wielded? (I say that you can hear the chamber turn in a pistol, but it's more correct to say revolver.) How can a woman overcome size and strength differential to beat a man? (I say judo is a reference for takedowns but it's more correct to say it's a good reference for throws.) Best underwear for battle!!!  

Carolyn Miller lives in New South Wales, Australia, with her husband and four children. A longtime lover of Regency romance, Miller’s novels have won a number of Romance Writers of America and American Christian Fiction Writers contests. She is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers and the Australasian Christian Writers. Learn more at carolynmillerauthor.com.

Carla is a writer for Writer's Digest. Her book, Fight Write: How to Write Believable Fight Scenes releases in June 2019. She is a professional fight scene editor, consultant, and FightWriting teacher. She is the host of The Geek Block podcast on the Along Came a Writer network and as far as you know not working with cats in their evil plot to overtake the world.   

Host Lena Nelson Dooley will chat with C Kevin Thompson about the importance of Writing Critique Groups and introduce the listener to his books.

Lena Nelson Dooley will interview author Karen Whiting about her writing and writing-related events.

Host, Lena Nelson Dooley, will interview Texas author, Lynne Gentry, about her newest novel.

I love filet mignon. Seriously! My favorite type of meat. Maybe one of the reasons I like it so much is that I don't have it very often. If filet mignon were the only option of meat for me, though, I would likely get sick of it before too long. And someone who doesn't eat meat at all would never want to eat at my house at all. An option, any option no matter how good it is, only works for part of the population and only at certain times. (I'd hate to have filet mignon for breakfast! Or dessert!) So, in the publishing industry, there are more options. Through this program, you can better learn which one will work for you, depending on your goals and your type of project.  Who knows, you might even find the perfect place for your book during this Publishing Laine hour.  

Linda Kozar, host of the Along Came A Writer Show and the Chat Noir Mystery and Suspense Show is teaching a class on podcasting on Saturday, October 20th at the Bayou Christian Writers Conference in Houston, Texas. In this episode, she will conduct short soundbites with members of the audience who are attending the workshop—asking them about what they write, how they got started in publishing, etc. A List of the Guests I interviewed and their latest book titles: Mae Edwards "Stolen Options"Joanne Hillman "Song of Salome"Beverly Clyd "The Adventures of Felix"Martha Els "Bridal Apprentice"Mary Pat Johns "Counting on You"Sharon Finley "A Mother's Story"Ann Wilds "Hope From the Pit: Devotions From the Life of Joseph"Belinda Hamilton "Chasing Reagan"Jimmie Kepler "Thy Will Be Done: 60 Prayers for the Chronically Ill"Merilyn Marriott "The Children of Main Street"Kathrese McKee, Mardan's Mark SeriesAnnette O'Har "Child of Light"Denise McEwen (godreflectionblog.wordpress.com)Lisa Godfrees ( GoHavok.com? ) Susan Terry (presently writing mysteries)Kathleen Y'Barbo Turner (our keynote speaker, award-winning author of 99 books to date, Latest "The Pirate Bride")    

These authors will be featured on the show: Candice Sue Patterson, Pegg Thomas, Rebecca Jepson, Lena Nelson Dooley, and Marilyn Turk.

Conferences can be a perfect time to share the best of your writing and make connections that will last throughout your career. This show will help you: Identify those things that you must do following a conference if you are serious about your writing career.Discern the things you should do to make the most of your experiences.Come up with things that you can do to expand the connections that you made at your conference.  In addition, you'll get an idea of how you can capitalize on all of your experiences, good or bad. 

Host Lena Nelson Dooley will interview Lynne Gentry one of the authors of GHOST HEART. She will reveal where the story came from and why she and fellow author Lisa Harris wrote it.  

Hi! I’m Chautona Havig. (for those who care, that’s Shuh-TONE-uh HAVE-ig).  Yeah. Just work with me here. I should have used a pseudonym, but when you grow up with a name like Chautona, it kind of sticks. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.  ~ Hebrews 10: 23–25 Those aren’t just words on a page for me–they’re why I write. I write to encourage my brothers and sisters in Christ. The stories I create are to make people laugh, cry, question, consider. They’re for you.  When the world screams for hope, I try to point you to the true Source of hope–Jesus. Sometimes life in the church no longer seems a refuge from the pain of a self-serving world around us, but through my stories, I try to point you to the only Refuge that can truly help–the Father’s Everlasting Arms. Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/justhewriteescape Twitter:@Chautona Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chautonahavig/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/chautonahavig

Marji Laine, executive director of Write Integrity Press, and freelance editor and author Fay Lamb are winding down their discussion of crafting a novel. The final quarter of the book is critical in many ways. Using popular movies as examples, Fay and Marji will share the elements of this essential "bone" of your novel skeleton.  Be sure to send your questions to Fay and Marji through DownPublishingLaine@gmail.com. If you questions is used during the broadcast, you'll win a free book!

Parker J Cole is an author, radio show host, speaker, and executive of PJC Media Network. She writes Christian romance novels. For speculative fiction, she writes under the name Parker Payne. As a radio show host, Parker showcases Christian authors worldwide on Tuesdays at 7 pm Eastern time. From Detroit to England to Pakistan, Parker loves to interview authors from all over. If you are a Christian author interested in being on the show, please send an email to writestuffradio at gmail dot com and we’ll be in touch. As a speaker, Parker has taught workshops to encourage aspiring authors to pick up the pen and write. Various workshops have included, “How to Write A Novel in Thirty Days”, “The Business Side of Writing”, “Self-Editing for Authors”, and more. Parker is available for workshops and training sessions. As executive of PJC Media Network, Parker believes in providing real Christian talk about everything that involves the body of Christ. With a wonderful group of hosts who share the same vision, the PJC Media family brings thought provoking podcasts to listeners everywhere. For a list of shows  please click here. Parker is represented by Vanessa Grossett of The Authors Care. 

Host, Lena Nelson Dooley, one of the authors, will interview some of the other authors of the Thanksgiving Books and Blessings collection, which contains 9 novels and novellas.

A Show for Readers. We cover a variety of topics from books to writing to life! 

Marji and Fay continue their discussion of how to utilize the nine writing bones in the novel skeleton, and their subsequent sub-sections, to create a smoothly written novel in most any genre. They use three well-known movies to easily display the different parts of the story, how they are each necessary for the satisfaction of the completed novel, and how each part fits into the whole picture of the complete novel skeleton.

About my guest: Author/Speaker/Editor Linda W. Yezak Author or coauthor of seven titles and contributor to several collections.Two-time Genesis finalist, one-time Carol award finalist.Winner of the 2011 Grace Award for Christian Romance.Winner of the 2017 Texas Author’s Association Best in Christian Fiction award.Grand prize winner of the East Texas Baptist University’s short story contest.Honorable Mention from Saturday Evening Post’s Great American Fiction contest.Former content editor for two small publishers and line (copy) editor for an ezine.Former editorial assistant for a literary agent.Currently working for Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas as a content/general editor for various imprints, per contract.Newest release, Ride to the Altar, Book 3 of the Circle Bar Ranch seriesUpcoming release, Ice Melts in Spring, in A Southern Season, to be published in November by LPC’s Firefly Southern Fiction imprint. Books: Circle Bar Ranch Series: (Rodeo, Ranching and Romance) Give the Lady a RideFinal RideRide to the Altar RELEASED THIS MONTH (JULY)?? Collections: A Southern Season: Four Stories From a Front Porch SwingComing Home: A Tiny House Collection Stand-Alone Books: Skydiving to LoveThe Cat Lady’s Secret Non-Fiction: Writing in ObediencePublic Speaking for Newbies

Lisa Crane is started out as an Indie-published author, and she has a large fan base from that. She has also been traditionally published. We will talk about her books and both kinds of publishing.

After the "false apex" and reflection of Part Four, the goals of your main characters need to be readdressed. They may even need some adjustment. Marji and Fay will work through this Fifth Part of the novel skeleton - the writing bones - using some popular movies as examples of these parts and their connected sections.

Eva Marie Everson, freelance Jouralist, writer, speaker and political activist. She is a multiple-award winning author and speaker who hails from the picturesque southern town of Savannah, Georgia. She is president of Word Weavers, director of Florida Christian Writer Conference, managing editor of Firefly Southern Fiction. Eva Marie enjoys coaching new authors through her company Pen in Hand. She is an avid photographer who enjoys turning the photos into memes. She makes her home in central Florida.

Growing up in Houston, Texas in the 1970’s, historical romance author Annette O'Hare loved the stories about ghosts haunting the old Spaghetti Warehouse and the mysterious “blue light” cemetery. But it was "Devil's Island," the magical woods across from her childhood home where her imagination blossomed. She created fantastic scenarios to act out with her brother and the neighborhood kids where worlds were conquered and dragons were slain.  Annette is still making up stories. She is the author of Northern Light and her new release, Redeeming Light. Her love for the history and heritage of her home state of Texas shines through in her writing and she's made it the backdrop for her book series. Annette is a longtime member of American Christian Fiction Writers and a beloved member of our chapter. Today we'll be talking about her writing journey and navigating down the rabbit hole of research for writing historical novels.