tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45238940088099010922012-02-14T07:00:05.528-06:00TheWriteChris - On WritingFor those who love to write and read about the craft of writing and publishing.
Read, study, research, write, rewrite, review, submit, submit, submit...Publish!
Then do it all over again.Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.comBlogger1521100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-64707011295574561282012-02-14T07:00:00.012-06:002012-02-14T07:00:05.535-06:00Roses are Red, Violets are BlueToday I am channeling my inner child and I have written a poem to celebrate Valentine's Day. I don't claim to be a wonderful poet or even a fair one, this is done just in fun.
As a child, gave valentines to all my classThinking I was such a lucky lassWhen new cards came en masse
As a teen, gave cards now to just a few,It was my way to say a thank you For being a friend true blue
Things changed, Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-5199559766489208232012-02-11T11:00:00.001-06:002012-02-11T11:00:00.842-06:00The Liebster Award for BloggingIt's always nice when someone lets you know that you are appreciated. That's what recently happened to me. I was just given this award by a fellow blogger and writer to show her appreciation for my blog and the work I do on it. It came from Terrie Thorpe and to her I say, thank you most kindly. You will notice that she is part of the CW blog chain on the right. That is where I first got to know Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-78740090414309274742012-02-09T07:00:00.002-06:002012-02-09T07:00:02.262-06:00Interview with Children's Picture Book Writer, Margo SorensonToday we will continue with my interview with children's writer, Margo Sorenson. If you've just come to my blog for the first time, I hope you will read Part 1 of this interview which was Tuesday's post.
You’ve won several awards for your writing. Is there one that means more to you than the others?Having FUNNY MAN named a finalist for the Minnesota Book Award in Young Adult Fiction was pretty Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-82473031627663963182012-02-07T07:00:00.004-06:002012-02-07T07:00:02.271-06:00Writing for the School Market -- Interview with Children's Writer, Margo SorensonYou’ve written several books in a series called Cover-to-Cover Book Series. Could you explain for my readers what exactly that is? The idea for these books was generated by the publisher, because they wanted to appeal to reluctant readers. The name of the series suggests that reluctant readers would actually finally read a book “cover to cover,” which most reluctant readers don’t do. It’s alwaysChristine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-32296997126392442962012-02-02T07:00:00.001-06:002012-02-02T07:00:09.808-06:00Interview with author Bryan Cohen and the Quest for Happiness<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]>
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Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-52677177361545149892012-02-01T07:00:00.001-06:002012-02-01T07:00:10.953-06:00Taking a Leap...It's the beginning of a new month, which means the start of a new CW blog chain which I will be leading off...or maybe I should saying taking a leap as that is the topic for this month's chain of writing.
For my start of the chain, I would like to do a book review on a story that is a true leap of faith. The book is a Southern novel (which means there's going to be a lot of talk about food, Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-54008563008135661212012-01-31T07:00:00.004-06:002012-01-31T07:00:14.776-06:00Let's Talk Indie-Publishing with author Bryan CohenYou’re part of the new breed of authors that doesn’t want to wait for publishers to anoint you to write. What made you decide that self-publishing was the route for you? The funny thing about my trip into self-publishing was that it was partially a lack of self-confidence initially. Obviously, you need a certain amount of self-confidence to write a book in the first place, but my thinking at the Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-9095904057163605642012-01-26T07:00:00.006-06:002012-01-28T14:22:07.818-06:00Interview with Suspense Writer, Larry Sheridan, author of A Work In Progress -- Part 2 0f 2Today we're continuing with my interview with Larry Sheridan. If you haven't read part 1yet, click to the previous post. Now let's get back to the interview in progress...
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When did you start writing this book? I started writing this book in Feb. 2010 and then finished it, the 3rd or 4th version in August 2010. I then worked with my editor (aka my sister, KathleenChristine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-85869518540666928742012-01-24T07:00:00.002-06:002012-01-28T14:24:41.496-06:00Interview with Suspense Writer, Larry Sheridan, author of A Work In Progress -- Part 1 0f 2
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Reading your bio on Amazon it says that you “traveled the world tracking and helping capture diamond smugglers.” Is this for real? Or is it something to add to the mystique of the book? Actually, Chris, the bio is for real. I only did a couple of jobs for this group though but there were definitely some interesting situations. I would never let my kids do Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-30274674226173629212012-01-23T07:00:00.003-06:002012-01-23T07:00:12.644-06:00Each and Every Journey Begins as a QuestThis is my official post for this month's CW Blog Chain despite the fact that I introduced the topic at the beginning of the month with a post. Alas, I have been busy with a new job,resurrecting and rewriting a novel, and fighting a bad cold that my thoughts on a quest post have been pushed aside. So instead I will be posting famous quotes about quests. The first is my a writer who I am not Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-64656551419343870792012-01-17T07:00:00.000-06:002012-01-17T07:00:13.474-06:00Interview with children's picture book author, Jenny Sulpizio
If you've recently had a child or know someone who has you will probably want to learn more about the books by this author, so take a moment to relax and review our interview.You now have two children’s books in print –one for girls and the second book for boys. What motivated you to put your thoughts of having these children in book form? What do you hope that the reader will take away from Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-49995121895244496032012-01-10T07:00:00.002-06:002012-01-10T07:00:12.788-06:00Heath Samples and Princess DianaThe bio I read on this author caught my attention. It wasn't written in a formal way like you see on jacket flaps. It was an actual bio of who he was as a person with his hobbies and favorite activities. It got me interested in him as a person and a writer. So of course I had to learn more about his book as well. It's also fun to do an interview with someone "across the pond."
Everyone remembersChristine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-63963835652172757372012-01-06T07:00:00.001-06:002012-01-06T07:00:03.067-06:00Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]>
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Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-80542645007155852452012-01-03T07:00:00.001-06:002012-01-03T07:00:06.065-06:00Interview with Laynee Gilbert author of self-help booksIf you're ready to start fresh with a new year and you want to improve your life, take some tips from today's author who will show you ways to de-stress and move forward in your life in a more positive way. And it has nothing to do with exercising or dieting! So let's get on to the interview...
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-41386600515363889372012-01-02T07:00:00.001-06:002012-01-02T07:00:04.518-06:00This month's CW Blog Chain "The Quest"It's the start of a new month which means a new blog chain theme. As it is also the start of a new year, what better start could there be than to have a quest. When I heard about the topic, I couldn't help but think about the song from The Man of La Mancha called "The Impossible Dream." This song has a special meaning to me as it is part of my history as a youth.
The tradition in the elementaryChristine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-33868538689869842712012-01-01T07:00:00.005-06:002012-01-01T07:00:04.768-06:00What are Your Writing Resolutions for 2012?Once again it's the start of a new year, a time for a fresh start. For me a new beginning started in October when I moved to Texas. The last 3 months have been a time for getting settled and finding my way around the surrounding cities. Now in January I will be starting a new career. Although I've had lots of experience doing this work in another state I am willing to be a sponge now and take in Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-26496067959493367742011-12-27T07:00:00.001-06:002011-12-27T07:00:05.948-06:00Interview with Jess Golden Linehan, children's book author and illustrator<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]>
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Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-6108170959044098372011-12-24T09:36:00.001-06:002011-12-24T12:57:56.768-06:00Christmas in Texas
This is my first Christmas in Texas and I can see that my fellow Texans enjoy celebrating the holidays in their homes so I thought I would share the sights with you.
Bless Us All by Paul Williams
(from Muppets Christmas Carol)
Life is full of sweet surprises, everyday is a gift
The sun comes up and I can feel it lift my spirit
Fills me up with laughter, fills me up with song
I look into the Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-59989901405069862962011-12-20T07:00:00.000-06:002011-12-20T07:00:04.793-06:00Interview with comical fantasy novelist, Clark Nielsen<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]>
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Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-35180364821058662762011-12-13T07:00:00.001-06:002011-12-13T11:20:12.923-06:00Interview with mystery writer and humorist, Gayle Carline
My first question after reading your website has to be is what do you mean when you say you are a maven-in training?"Maven" is a Yiddish word that means "know-it-all". I'm not Jewish, but I do love learning and hope someday to know it all. In the meantime, I practice, practice, practice.
After being a writer and then being selected to part of a writer’s panel at a conference, how did it Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-8046566843004159562011-12-11T07:00:00.004-06:002011-12-11T07:00:00.441-06:00The Unfilled Stocking - Gifting with HopeAs I mentioned earlier this month, the theme for the CW blog train is “gifts of the heart.” Looking through the various catalogs and flyers I’ve received from stores it would seem that the heart is not the reason behind the holiday gifting. It is more one of show someone you care by how much you spend. I’ve lost interest in that long ago due to the fact that I really don’t need more junk and whenChristine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-15343356517069077352011-12-08T07:00:00.002-06:002011-12-08T07:00:16.111-06:00Interview with author and editor, Suzanne HartmannSuzanne Hartmann loves books and they have been a part of her life from working at a library and a bookstore, and then as a publisher’s representative. Currently she is a contributing editor with Port Yonder Press. She also operates the Write This Way Critique Service. Today we will be discussing her fiction writing.
How long have you been writing?I have a degree in Composition and Linguistics, Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-60990885324312055742011-12-06T07:00:00.001-06:002011-12-06T07:00:11.646-06:00In Support of Christmas NewslettersIt's that time of year when Christmas cards and their newsletters arrive telling you the exploits and achievements of the kids and adults throughout the year from friends and family that you don't keep up with on a regular basis. Some may think this is boring or at best just a bit of vanity on the part of the sender; but not me. I have been known to read them over and over.
I actually look Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-43171088674147975822011-12-01T11:42:00.001-06:002011-12-01T11:44:21.073-06:00The Gifts of the HeartOnce again it's a new month and time to promote our monthly blog chain. The topic this month is "gifts from the heart." Note the list to the right of this post for the daily routing. Right now it's hard for me to actually think of something pleasant in a gift as I have been trying to take care of a billing problem with Verizon. So this will be my gift for you of a warning of doing business with Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-57048225017423303372011-11-29T07:00:00.000-06:002011-11-29T07:00:01.026-06:00Interview with Beverly Stowe McClure, author of children and teen books<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
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mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4ptChristine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-44561828211611899382011-11-24T07:00:00.001-06:002011-11-24T07:00:01.337-06:00Having an Attitude of Gratitude<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]>
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Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-3611509588576661892011-11-22T07:00:00.001-06:002011-11-22T07:36:30.051-06:00Nine Special Thanksgiving MemoriesAs I mentioned earlier in the month, the topic for the blog chain for which I participate monthly is simply “nine.” The other writers have evolved this into memories of being nine but more popularly it has been a list of nine things that had special meaning for the writers. So I will be following suit now with my own neuf / nueve / neun / negen / nove/ nio/ nouâ /nevn / devynì chart.
Being Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-16336125517268502492011-11-17T07:00:00.002-06:002011-11-17T07:00:06.509-06:00Time to Celebrate SuccessInstead of celebrating another author, today I am taking the time to celebrate my own recent success. To the left you will see the cover of the quarterly devotional called "The Secret Place." I have two pieces included in this issue.
I love the cover they chose to show a winter theme of relaxing by a fireplace. It's just the right place to snuggle up for a good read. Unfortunately, where I liveChristine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-6386346134353880472011-11-15T07:00:00.018-06:002011-11-15T07:00:23.992-06:00Interview with Yona Zeldis McDonough author of biographies for childrenIn reading your biography I see you have always been an avid reader –because readers just have to read even if it is the cereal box in front of them at breakfast. All that reading didn’t get you thinking that maybe you could write something like that (stories not notes on cereal boxes. What changed for you to take up the goal to write what you love to do?
For a long time, I was intimidated by theChristine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-80334484623800545602011-11-11T13:35:00.000-06:002011-11-11T13:35:53.195-06:00Thank You Vets, Both Past and PresentToday is Veterans Day and I am flying a flag at my new home. It came with a flag post and a flag which I am proud to display. Now more than ever before I am aware of just what our military men and women do for this country.
I live in a town that is one town over from an air force base. A couple of weeks ago the base had an open house air show. While I was awed by the Blue Angels air show and Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-70692830861635490992011-11-10T21:22:00.000-06:002011-11-10T21:22:34.325-06:00New Meaning of the Term "Quartered"<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
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mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4ptChristine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-27027879712305305632011-11-08T08:40:00.000-06:002011-11-08T08:40:31.883-06:00Interview with Amy Neftzger, Short Story Writer for Children and AdultsWhen I was doing research on your writing I did my typical "Google" and found you have an immediate 10 links starting with a Wikipedia listing. What do you do to get such a strong search engine response?
First of all, the publishing company has a part time Marketing Director and that helps out a lot. She has set up press releases and events. Secondly, we've hired a free lance Technical Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-59367119342040867812011-11-07T11:57:00.001-06:002011-11-08T08:06:10.500-06:00Submissions EtiquetteBeing a member of SCBWI, I have access to a wealth of information about writing and handling submissions. SCBWI suggests that a writer always adhere to the publisher's guidelines regarding submissions. If they say they do not want multiple submissions, then don't do them. So as a writer, I should then follow the proper etiquette as outlined by the publisher. But what about the publisher? What Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-75263974173342657602011-11-06T07:00:00.001-06:002011-11-06T07:00:07.287-06:00Are You Ready for Texas?That's the question that I wondered when I made the move here last month. I had lived in California for 25 years and moving here felt like I was moving to a foreign country. Even though both are large western states with a strong Hispanic influence, the similarities stop there. In California I could easily get around and knew the short cuts to take when traffic was bad (which it often was). If I Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-18771786237798798042011-11-05T07:00:00.003-05:002011-11-05T07:00:02.342-05:00And The Award Goes To...
One of my favorite fellow bloggers recently presented me with the "One Lovely Blog Award."
The requirements of receiving this award are:
1. To thank the giver and link back to her site. I did that personally, but here it is again: THANK YOU, Carol! Here's the link to her blog: http://fromcarolsquill.blogspot.com
2. Provide 5 random facts that folks may not know about you.
3. Pass this Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-29503737506071293472011-11-04T07:00:00.003-05:002011-11-04T07:00:19.342-05:00What's the Real Deal on Cooking Times?I love to cook and rarely use short cuts so I love reviewing recipes online. Last night I went online to search out a recipe using Italian sausage. I actually didn't have Italian sausage but as it was a chicken, feta & spinach sausage I thought it would be easier to find a recipe being more generic. Without too much time spent in perusing, I did come across a recipe that looked quite interesting.Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-51696632612648079652011-11-03T06:00:00.001-05:002011-11-03T06:00:10.066-05:00Writing to the NinesIn the Hollywood era from the 1930's to the 1950's many a celebrity would be seen posed in elegant evening dress that just oozed sophistication as can be seen in this photo of Loretta Young in her flowing chiffon evening dress. Now rarely a movie shows style and elegance rather they deal with shock value in either lack of dress, language or dead body count. But before I digress too far into the Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-1900064974702148712011-11-02T06:00:00.002-05:002011-11-02T06:00:02.301-05:00Can You Do 30 Meaningful Blog Posts a Month?That is the question I hope to answer in the affirmative as I begin the 30 day challenge with NaBloPoMo and post daily. I heard about this writing challenge through another writer who is part of the CW blog chain that I participate in monthly. I will be discussing that monthly blog challenge tomorrow as I start rolling out my new changes in pictures for the month. I don't want my readers to be Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-53076536444064352452011-11-01T06:00:00.001-05:002011-11-01T06:00:05.710-05:00Interview with Darian Wilk, author of Love UnfinishedWho doesn't love a good love story that makes you feel sad, happy and encouraged all in the reading.Well you'll discover all those feelings and possibilities with today's author. So let's move forward to learn more about her writing.
You’ve just released this novel which you started writing while you were caring for your mother during her illness. How instrumental was she in getting you to writeChristine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-85398513367527586942011-10-27T16:04:00.003-05:002011-10-28T20:39:01.616-05:00I'm a Guest Blogger TodayI'm usually busy with my own interviews and editing but today I am posting on another blog. It's a first for me and probably not the last time as others have been asking me to add my thoughts to their blogs. However in the past I have graciously declined. Mostly I've forgone the opportunity as I have been too busy with my other writing. I feel I need to stretch myself a little to get more Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-70412508417694086272011-10-25T06:00:00.000-05:002011-10-25T06:00:16.868-05:00Interview with Victor Travison, sci-fi author of Savage WorldsI've been a fan of sci-fi stories since I was a kid when I read a Rod Sterling book of Twilight Zone stories. I've also been a fan of writings by Asimov, Clarke and Heinlein with my favorite being the latter. I like how they can stretch your mind and your imagination. So today I'm hoping to your tickle your interest in a new sci-fi writer. Read on to find more about this author's writings.
Your Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-17338172488954061932011-10-23T08:03:00.001-05:002011-10-23T08:08:58.394-05:00A Time to HarvestThe theme for this month's blog chain (read the others in the chain as noted to the right)is harvest which is why I have included this picture depicting the crisp bright colors of the harvest season - the deep reds, the lush orange and yellow and just the hint of brown. It's a time to celebrate the bounty of growing season. In the new area where I live every weekend in October seems to have one Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-71153658510454048712011-10-18T08:00:00.000-05:002011-10-18T08:00:04.670-05:00Interview with fitness instructor and author Kimberley Payne and her book, Fit for FaithToday's interview is with Kimberley Payne who is a motivational speaker and a former personal trainer who has taken those two skills and put them together as an author of the book, Fit for Faith - 7 weeks to improved spiritual and physical health. Read on to learn more about her writing and ideas for fitness.
How did you come up with the idea of your current book, Fit for Faith?
Years ago, I Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-48960227410365240372011-10-11T08:00:00.000-05:002011-10-11T08:00:05.029-05:00Interview with C.K. Volnek, author of Tween Fantasy BooksYou’ve just released your first book which is for tweens. What drew you to writing in that genre? How did you come up with the idea for the book? Where you inspired by the history?
It’s funny sometimes how you end up writing a certain genre...sometimes, it just picks you. I have always loved to write and dreamed of writing for children. I love their openness and imagination and how they crave a Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-50378442220485025882011-10-04T08:00:00.000-05:002011-10-04T08:00:02.138-05:00Interview with award winning author and speaker, Kathi MaciasMy interview today is with Kathi Macias who is a multi-award winning writer who has authored more than 30 books and ghostwritten many more. Other writing credits include being a former newspaper columnist and teaching creative and business writing in various venues. Kathi also won the 2008 Member of the Year award from AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association). I met her earlier this year Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-17584766649193598092011-10-02T09:44:00.000-05:002011-10-02T09:44:31.182-05:00On Journeys and WritingAs the Chinese proverb says, "Every journey begins with a single step." And with writing it begins with the first word on the page. As I am currently on a journey to a new home, it makes me think about comparisons between the trip and writing.
When you get ready for a journey you usually map it out to make the going easier. It's the same with writing except that the map now becomes the outline. Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-12712059802927118132011-09-27T08:00:00.000-05:002011-09-27T08:00:18.791-05:00Interview with PJ Hoover, author of the MG fantasy, SolticeToday's interview is with P.J. Hoover who has been an avid fan of Greek mythology since the sixth grade after reading the book Mythology by Edith Hamilton. But she didn't do the immediate jump to writing. Her first career was as an electrical engineer designing computer chips. So let's see how the writing career evolved.
You’ve just released your first YA book after doing a MG Trilogy. Why the Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-74358843299329360752011-09-24T08:00:00.000-05:002011-09-24T08:00:02.231-05:00Coming to a New HomeLately I've been on an emotional roller coaster due to lack of sleep and the stress of moving (thus the sleeplessness). Each time I fill a box and seal it there still seems to be just as many more boxes to do. It's like trying to dig a hole in soft sand where it continues to refill itself. But I know it will soon be complete as the moving van comes on Tuesday morning and my packing time will be Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-54136976927174872392011-09-20T08:00:00.000-05:002011-09-20T08:00:10.446-05:00Interview with Mike Mullin, author of the YA thriller, AshfallHow did you come up with the idea for Ashfall? What drew you to writing for the YA genre?
I write young adult novels because that’s what I’ve been reading for the last 30 years. I grew up reading Blume, Peck, and Cormier and never quit. It helped that my mother was a librarian and later a children’s bookstore owner. I worked in her bookstore off and on for more than twenty years, and I’m still Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-48169339631244011742011-09-13T08:00:00.000-05:002011-09-13T08:00:03.566-05:00Interview with Clyde Edgerton, Author and Southern RaconteurI'm not one for holding on to books. I usually read them and then donate them to the library. However, I do have a few favorites that I will not give away. One of them is a novel entitled Walking Across Egypt. It's a novel that is full of southern charm and the joy of home cooking. If you haven't read it, you need to pick it up. My interview today is with the author of that book, as well as nine Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-69571716812264584452011-09-06T08:00:00.000-05:002011-09-06T08:00:05.025-05:00Interview with ML Archer on her fantasy book, The Calling of Mike MaloneYou’ve just had your first book published entitled, The Calling of Mike Malone. Tell me how that came about.
The foundation for Mike Malone began years ago and grew out of an interest I'd had in the prophet Enoch. I'd known about him being 'translated' and taken to heaven by God since I was a little kid. But I never knew anything else about him. Even the Bible is very quiet about this prophet, Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-79937989893149596232011-08-30T08:00:00.000-05:002011-08-30T22:19:33.194-05:00Interview with author, Donna Goodrich -- From cookbooks to Critique GroupsDonna wrote her first poem as a Mother’s Day gift to her mother and has been writing ever since. At the age of 20, Donna started work at a publishing house in Kansas City. Her on-the-job training there taught her the nuts and bolts about publishing. She learned why books are rejected or accepted and what happens once a manuscript is accepted. On the editing side she learned how to verify Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-84539867776223015472011-08-23T08:00:00.000-05:002011-08-23T08:00:17.054-05:00Interview with Lauren Carr, Mystery Writer and PlaywrightLauren Carr fell in love with mysteries when her mother read Perry Mason to her at bedtime. Living in Southern California I've been to the building where the stories were written and have probably seen all the Perry Mason re-runs. So I knew I would enjoy doing this interview. The first installment of her Joshua Thornton mysteries, A Small Case of Murder was a finalist for the Independent Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-14542757923862486702011-08-19T08:00:00.000-05:002011-08-20T00:16:51.653-05:00CELEBRATING 100 POSTS!!Here's to my first milestone of 100 posts! I started slow and intermittent then became consistent. Thank you one and all who have read and commented on my thoughts.
From writing these posts, here's what I have discovered. First, many of them take longer than I expect. Especially the ones where I include a lot of quotes. I am very picky about what quotes I use which extends my reading and Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-78432040061568651812011-08-16T08:00:00.000-05:002011-08-16T08:00:14.588-05:00Dad and Me and DignityMy father’s name was August and as a child I thought it was odd that he was named after a month. Of course, I never called him August but rather Dad or Daddy. None of his friends called him August either. He was called by his nickname, Lanky, because he was tall and lean for most of his adult life.
But going back to his given name of August, I believe he was given that name because of its Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-6725459837597988402011-08-09T08:00:00.000-05:002011-08-09T08:00:00.658-05:00Let's Talk Blogging!Here I am in front of my computer getting ready to write my new post. I always have toys of some type near me when I write... just for fun
Today my interview is with a fellow blogger, Liberty Speidel. We have a lot in common as we both love to write (which we have been doing for years) have an affinity for politics, write book reviews, and are both part of the same monthly blog chain. Since I’m Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-24935666757658473452011-08-02T08:00:00.000-05:002011-08-02T08:00:13.338-05:00Interview with Children's Author and Writing Instructor, Nancy SandersLet me introduce you to our author today. She is the bestselling and award-winning author of over 80 books. This is someone who I would consider my mentor and writing guru. She is the leader of the writing group where I am a member and a leader. Maybe I'm a bit prejudiced about her writing and teaching skills. However, if you were a regular attendee of our regional writers group, known as CHAIRS,Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-77367046486209137282011-07-30T08:00:00.000-05:002011-07-30T08:00:08.358-05:00The Voices of Freedom
Today I am finishing the month for the Christian Writers Blog Chain. This month’s topic is freedom. It’s been covered quite well by the other bloggers, now it’s my turn.
Ever since I heard what the topic was, I can’t stop thinking about the lyrics from Me And Bobby McGee by Janis Joplin, “Freedom's just another word for nothing left to loose.” I’ve got to admit, I’ve never understood what the Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-2922620005397399582011-07-26T08:00:00.000-05:002011-08-02T16:26:48.333-05:00Interview with Mystery Writer, Sherban Young author of Dead Men Do Tell TalesMy interview today is with Sherban Young who writes mystery novels with a splash of humor and a mix of trivia. He is definitely not your standard mystery writer. I know once you read his ideas you will want to buy his books, so read on!
Prior to writing your current mystery books, what was your writing background?
I was a literature major in college (Loyola), but like most writers, I've been Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-17463211644189605812011-07-22T05:10:00.000-05:002011-07-22T05:10:01.102-05:00Can't Sleep So I WriteI haven't done this in a long time -- get up and write in the middle of the night. I really like the feel of doing this. I'm sitting alone in my home office with the only light on being the one from the computer screen. It's like I'm in my own little world. I have the window open to catch the light nighttime breezes and I can hear trucks rumbling by on the freeway some distance away as the night Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-69349366938754501782011-07-20T09:21:00.000-05:002011-07-22T00:47:51.705-05:00Interview with Author, Scott Fields on "Dead Man Writing"Today I'm doing something a little different. I am not talking about a book with an author, but rather his book blog. It's not your typical book blog where you see a picture of the book, how to buy it and arrange for book signings or speaking engagements. Rather it is a journal of the book. I'm not going to try to explain it, I'll let Scott do it himself.
You write a blog that you call a “publicChristine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-62019793346695879232011-07-17T23:04:00.000-05:002011-07-17T23:04:17.502-05:00Getting Creative with Marketing By Carol Peterson
Today I'm handing over my blog to fellow writer, Carol Peterson let her talk about her ideas on marketing. I did an earlier interview with her if you would like to read that you can click here. Now here are Carol's thoughts...
When we’re thinking about out-of-the-box marketing, we sometimes need to remember that when we’re inside the box, we’re in there all by ourselves. One great way to marketChristine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-57239219124195716782011-07-12T08:00:00.000-05:002011-07-12T08:00:10.475-05:00Interview with Kay Presto -- Sport Car Enthusiast, Author, Photographer and SportscasterKay Presto has been involved with auto racing for decades whether it's been Formula 1, NASCAR or the Indy Racing League. She's also been involved with AMA Motorcycle and Motocross. She's been a photographer, sportcaster, producer and writer. Her writing credits include everything from major racing magazines to a racing photography coffee table book and stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul: NASCARChristine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-77403638757381091002011-07-09T00:18:00.000-05:002011-07-11T00:08:15.646-05:00Getting an Agent or Publisher's AttentionThis post is going to be short and sweet as it fits the topic which is doing the quick "elevator pitch" to an agent or publisher. How do you describe your 50,000 to 150,000 word opus in just a sentence or two? Can it really be done. Of course the answer is yes. But what is the key to doing it?
I've read many different thoughts on this, but I just read an article that really hit the mark for me. Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-89032279493224231642011-07-05T08:00:00.000-05:002011-07-05T08:00:04.924-05:00Interview with Terrie ThorpeHow did you come up with the idea of your current book?
Don’t let the title fool you, I have no doubt of my salvation, but more of a play on words to entice others who might have questions. Everyone loves real life stories. I have included many trials and experiences that helped to shape my relationship with Jesus. The church is full of people who don’t know much about salvation or why Jesus Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-44837770544026331472011-07-03T14:01:00.000-05:002011-07-03T14:01:00.176-05:00On Freedom and LibertyAs we celebrate our independence as a nation this 4th of July, I thought it might be interesting to shed some light on that liberty and what it means. The following is a series of quotes by those who fought for our independence to be a nation and those who still believe in that independent spirit to lead our country forward. In researching these quotes, I was reminded of what it took to gain our Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-62299418048751159382011-06-30T08:00:00.000-05:002011-06-30T11:00:32.858-05:00Breathing In and Focusing on My DestinyThis is the closing post for the blog chain that I participate in monthly. To the right of this missive I have included the list of writers for July. I usually set up my post for the early part of the month to present my "fresh" ideas so I don't get caught up in what everybody else says. This way I can add a new twist or "fresh" idea to the topic for the month. However, this month has been very Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-42946901522258912072011-06-28T08:00:00.000-05:002011-06-28T23:06:12.934-05:00Interview with Allyn Stotz, author of The Pea in Peanut ButterToday's interview is with a first time author of a children's picture book. Her story is not the norm for struggling writers. Read on to learn more...
Prior to getting this book published what other writing credits did you have?
My first publication was a story called The Witches Next Door ,which was in the October 2010 issue of The StoryTeller Tymes Magazine. Then following that was Oogles of Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-51748827205337085412011-06-21T08:00:00.001-05:002011-11-02T22:15:22.118-05:00Interview with Historical Romance Writer, Jeanette BakerThinking back to when you wrote your first book in 1992, in what ways have you seen publishing change over the years? Is it easier or harder to get a book published?
Publishing has never been easy. The competition was, and continues to be, fierce when courting major New York publishing houses. The difference between 1992 and 2011 is that e-publishing has made it possible for anyone to publish.Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-47886190635605806522011-06-14T08:00:00.000-05:002011-06-14T08:00:07.778-05:00Interview with Nona King, Christian Speculative Fiction AuthorYou write what is termed Christian speculative fiction. I can’t wrap my mind around that term. Can you define what that means?
The first time I heard the phrase 'Christian Speculative Fiction' was from Jeff Gerke of Marcher Lord Press. Speculative Fiction is an umbrella term referring to the genres of sci-fi, fantasy, horror, paranormal, etc. Christian Speculative Fiction means that these genres Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-22204511215739811242011-06-12T08:00:00.000-05:002011-06-12T10:57:59.710-05:00The Writer's Life: Guest Blog by Tracy Krauss
Today I am handing over the blog to a guest blogger and author, Tracy Krauss. Her topic for the day is "What writers have in common with Cirque du Soleil." I think you will find it most interesting. I know I did.
Writing can be a circus act and writers need to become world class jugglers and fearless trapeze artists. The juggling act for most writers is obvious. Most of the writers I know alsoChristine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-41766436726551734372011-06-07T08:00:00.000-05:002011-06-07T08:00:03.967-05:00Interview with Children's Author, Audrey Vernick on her Book, Teach Your Buffalo To Play Drums
I see you’ve now written two books with buffaloes as your main characters. What attracted you to using buffaloes to tell your story?
I stumbled into the idea of a buffalo. One morning, I said something off the cuff to my son about how interested our dog seemed in some food he was bringing to school. I said that when he returned home from school, he should think about teaching his dog to bake. Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-50127008399657006792011-05-31T08:00:00.000-05:002011-05-31T08:00:00.680-05:00Interview with Brandie LaGarde
Today’s interview is with Brandie LaGarde who was a stay-at-home mom who home-schooled her six children. She was happy acting as a teacher and didn’t really consider writing until she was challenged by one of her children.
So let’s get right to the interview and find out how she was inspired.
Where did you get the inspiration for writing Nathaniel Ages?
My twenty-two year old daughter Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-8462930274585353862011-05-30T15:02:00.000-05:002011-05-30T15:02:06.299-05:00A Fresh LookI had a yard sale this weekend. It had been a few years since my last one so I had forgotten all the work it takes to set it up, man it and get the money, and then to tear down. In the re-pack I had a total of 16 boxes which I was able to get a Salvation Army truck to pick up the same afternoon.
When all this was down, both my husband and I were exhausted. But we felt good despite the aches Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-35578707370771203912011-05-24T08:00:00.000-05:002011-05-24T08:00:16.002-05:00When Hopes and Dreams Become RealityHave you often thought of starting your own business? Do you have what it takes to believe in yourself enough to try something new like your own business? Let me introduce you to a mom who started her own business because of an idea she had from her children.
Back in 2006, Britt Menzies had done two small paintings of her children. This led her to getting commissions from friends to do Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-41205071487888759872011-05-21T09:49:00.000-05:002011-05-22T08:57:04.471-05:00Create Beauty in your Life and your Works
I just read a post from Tracy Krauss' blog that is part of the monthly blog chain that I participate in each month that truly inspired me.She talked about visiting a school that encourages students to create beautiful work. That didn't mean that everything had to be an iconoclastic work of art but rather something that was the best of what a student could do.
That got me thinking. It's been Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-86447177410454321202011-05-17T08:00:00.000-05:002011-05-17T08:00:00.464-05:00Interview with author, Carol Peterson and Writing for the Children's Educational Market
Today's interview is with Carol Peterson who has worn many business hats. She is a licensed real estate broker, has owned and operated her own small business, and is an actively trades in the stock, bond and futures markets. This background led her to write for children and teach them about handling their finances. So let's find out how that writing began.
How did you begin writing for Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-57688899329586945352011-05-13T22:30:00.000-05:002011-05-13T22:30:30.008-05:00You Are Never Too Old [Or Too Young] to Set Another Goal or to Dream a New Dream. - C. S. Lewis
This is my entry for the monthly Christian Writer’s Blog chain whose theme this month is journey. So I thought it best to open with some famous quotes about life’s journeys before I add my own thoughts…
"Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." Lao Tzu, Chinese Philosopher
“The road Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-54033861753426971912011-05-10T08:00:00.000-05:002011-05-10T08:00:04.690-05:00Interview with author, Darren Farrell on the book, Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway FibToday's interview is with Darren Farrell is is both an author and illustrator. He definitely has the thought process of a child and the whimsical style of James Thurber in my way of thinking. You might feel that way too, once you start seeing the curious meandering of his answers. So away we go!
A sheep named Doug-Dennis and an elephant named Ben-Bobby are an unlikely pair of friends. What made Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-49087246959239184542011-05-06T10:34:00.000-05:002011-05-06T10:34:15.630-05:00My First Writer's ConferenceLast week I attended my first writer's conference which was an hour's drive from where I live. It was on a Saturday morning and the check-in time was 7:45 AM. I am not a morning person, so I wasn't excited about getting up early on a weekend. But I was happy to do it for a writer's conference. Of course, I Googled directions to get there as the directions given with the registration were for moreChristine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-80066229189483791192011-05-03T08:00:00.000-05:002011-05-03T08:00:05.806-05:00Interview with author, Teric Darken and Writing from the Dark SideThe first thing you read about Teric when you open his website is… For twenty-five years, Teric Darken has been bleeding the ink - from his heart onto paper - through his stories, song lyrics, and poetry. If that doesn’t pique your interest, nothing will. So without further ado, let’s get on to the interview!
First off, I’ve got to ask is Teric Darken a pen name or your birth name? It seems to Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-59973072606636194692011-04-30T08:00:00.000-05:002011-04-30T08:00:05.987-05:00Best Blogging Tips from Around the Web to Get You Started and Keep You Going
In my weekly interviews with authors, editors and publishers the talk always comes around to the importance of promoting yourself by blogging. So I thought I would add a "Best Of" post to highlight some of the best posts on the web about blogging by specific topics. Hope it will encourage you to start a blog if you haven't already done so and give you some encouragement if you are already Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-65663949951440079812011-04-26T08:00:00.000-05:002011-04-26T08:00:03.203-05:00Interview with author, J.D. Holiday on her books, Janoose the Goose and The Great Snowball EscapadeToday's interview is with author J.D. Holiday who currently has two children's books in print. She is not only the author but the illustrator as well. If that wasn't enough, she also has her own book publishing company. So let's get on with the interview and find out what keeps Jan so busy.
On your blog, for The Book Garden Publishing, it says “Our mission is to promote reading in children that Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-59745229311954548032011-04-23T09:55:00.000-05:002011-04-23T09:55:55.461-05:00Confessions of a Writing Addict
I have tried so hard, but I have come to realize that I am powerless over the urge to write. I stayed away from the computer as long as I could without reading about any writing contests or calls for submissions. I limited myself to just blogging. I thought that would be harmless.
Then I saw a side banner ad on a blog. I got sucked into a Google Ad Words contest - it was only 95 characters. ItChristine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-88656681669714429732011-04-19T08:00:00.000-05:002011-04-20T08:39:51.213-05:00Tips on Creating an Author Presence and Blogging -- Interview with author, Jo-Anne Vandermeulen
My interview today is with Jo-Anne Vandermeulen who is an expert blogger and one who is willing to offer free marketing tips to other bloggers. She is also the producer and hostess of “Authors Articulating” on Blogtalkradio. And if that is not enough, she is also the founder and marketer of the online marketing business “Premium Promotional Services.” So let’s get on with it and get some of herChristine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-443744494679149902011-04-12T08:00:00.000-05:002011-04-12T08:00:13.938-05:00Interview with editor and author, Linda Yezak
How long have you been an editor? Is there much of a transition from being an editor to being the writer?
I've been a consulting editor with Port Yonder Press for about a year, but a freelance editor for three. It's a lot like being a critique partner--it's so much easier to see other's mistakes than your own.
As an editor you see lots of query letters and proposals. Give me an example of Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-79362335294982682632011-04-09T16:01:00.000-05:002011-04-09T16:01:49.818-05:00Celebrating Easter in Books
After reading a children’s picture book about Easter, it got me wondering how Easter is celebrated in the publishing world for children. So I did a search on Amazon for how many books have been published covering this topic since 2009. Amazon currently shows 55 picture books for Easter.
Books for Halloween in that same time frame are at 80 titles. That should not be a surprise as Halloween is Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-57792917191010657912011-04-05T08:00:00.000-05:002011-04-05T09:48:37.640-05:00Interview with author, Bettina Restrepo on her book, Moose and Magpie
My interview today is with Bettina Restrepo. Her writing has appeared in Highlights for Children, Nature Friend, and Boy's Life magazines. Moose and Magpie is Bettina's first picture book. She is also currently writing young adult novels.
Your current children’s picture book is called Moose and Magpie and is called “a fiction book with a non-fiction base.” What exactly does that mean?
Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-74348488798496866842011-04-01T10:34:00.000-05:002011-04-05T09:47:46.629-05:00BREAKING NEWS >>> Jimmy Hoffa May Hold Clue to his own MurderOn July 30, 1975, Jimmy Hoffa went to the Red Fox Restaurant outside of Detroit to allegedly meet with a couple of labor leaders and a local mobster kingpin. Witnesses said no one met him in the restaurant but he was seen getting into a car in the parking lot with several other men. That was the last anyone saw or heard from him. The controversial leader of the Teamsters Union, which boasted Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-72966565777044945492011-03-29T08:00:00.000-05:002011-03-30T11:40:48.503-05:00Interview with Lisa Grace, author of Angel in the Shadows
Today's interview is with Lisa Grace, author of Angel in the Shadows. AOL picked the Angel in the Shadows series as the Christian alternative to Twilight on the ALA's Most Challanged Book List of 2010.
Prior to writing, Angel in the Shadows, what was your writing history?
I've written plays and songs that have been performed by children's theater groups. I also wrote a technical manual as partChristine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-45289893386708138702011-03-22T08:00:00.000-05:002011-03-22T10:37:53.181-05:00Interview with author, Helene Boudreau
My author interview today is with Helene Boudreau who has written several non-fiction books and articles dealing with science for children. She has also done YA (young adult) stories as well. For this interview I will be focusing on her non-fiction writing.
Some of your earlier writing was for KNOW, which is a kids magazine geared to readers, aged 6 to 9 that deals with the world of science. Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-54595446349621251032011-03-15T11:03:00.000-05:002011-03-15T11:03:51.263-05:00Interview with Greg Seeley, author of the Big Bobby Boom SeriesGregg Seeley was born in Vancouver but grew up in several parts of Canada. When you’re the new kid in town, it’s not always easy. Writing from his own experiences as a child moving frequently and coping with bullying, gave him the inspiration and motivation in writing the "Big Bobby Boom!" series. He has become an advocate for the anti-bullying movement. His book “Big Bobby Boom! and the Marble Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-86974662789013643442011-03-08T08:00:00.000-06:002011-03-08T10:55:30.367-06:00Interview with children's education author, Tina M. ChoMy interview today is with author, Tina M. Cho, a former elementary teacher and now a freelance writer specializing in writing for the educational market. She’s had published pieces in Parents Magazine, Clubhouse Jr. and Berry Blue Haiku Magazine. Just last month Lakeshore Learning, an educational publisher, released 16 educational phonic books that she did for them. Today we’ll learn what it’s Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-79804562164770924082011-03-06T08:00:00.000-06:002011-03-06T09:13:35.354-06:00The Constant Swirling Thoughts that Create the StoryJames A. Michener once said, I love writing. I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle with human emotions.That is what we create or try to create when we write – a deep swirl of words that will bring the reader deeper into the story to the point that we feel a part of it.
When you’ve read a really good story, don’t you hate it when it ends because you have to say good-bye to the Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-68080153529907588112011-03-03T21:48:00.000-06:002011-03-03T21:48:05.479-06:00Of all Things Irish
As I love all things Irish, I am declaring this Love of the Irish month and not just celebrating the singular day for St. Pat. Besides this post are some of my favorite pictures of the lovely emerald isle of Ireland. If I had sufficient funds, I would live there for months at a time. If you haven’t visited yet…what are ye waiting for!
But alas this blog is not a traveling blog but one on Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-41396931418496676082011-03-01T02:36:00.000-06:002011-03-01T23:33:31.689-06:00Interview with author, Samantha Fury on her series, Street JusticeToday's interview is with Samantha Fury who has written two books in her series called Street Justice. What drew you to write this story?
I love the characters. They are so easy to like, and their stories just flow out of me. I’m thankful that the idea for the setting of K-town in Chicago and Charlie and Angel came to my mind. I think this story will be a blessing to a lot of people.
What was Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-45267732651572946652011-02-25T11:44:00.000-06:002011-02-25T11:44:30.942-06:00What Motivates You to Keep Writing?
Everyone loves getting accolades and praise. But what do you do when you don’t hear anything back from a publisher or agent? I asked a group of writers what motivates them to keep writing and here’s some of the encouragement they had for other writers to keep at the craft and persevere.
Once I submit my work to a publication, I let it go, making sure to have a "plan b" market already lined upChristine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-18446028428514612912011-02-22T08:53:00.000-06:002011-02-22T20:25:59.677-06:00Interview with Author, Tracy Krauss
My interview today is with Tracy Krauss who has published two books and has another one in the process. She describes herself as a writer, an artist, a teacher, and a director/drama enthusiast. She currently is a High School teacher of Art, Drama and English. Like many of us, she dreams of some day having the freedom to write full time.
I see you have two books that you have published that are Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-14946912595483825402011-02-17T09:20:00.000-06:002011-02-17T09:20:32.489-06:00Preparing for a Writer’s Conference withTamera Lynn Kraft
Today I'm turning over this post to guest blogger, Tamera Lynn Kraft. In my previous post with author, Anita Estes, we discussed the importance of attending writing conferences. Today, Tamera will give us her tips on making the right impression.
Manners are a very important part of approaching editors and agents at writer’s conferences. This is something you should have been taught as children,Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523894008809901092.post-33007589838857870142011-02-15T09:47:00.000-06:002011-02-16T09:55:19.262-06:00Interview with Anita Estes, author of Transformed—Inspiring Stories of Freedom
Anita Estes has been honored in Who’s Who of American Teachers for 2000 and 2005. Her writing appears in several different publications and has been a featured writer in The Cup of Comfort series. She is the author of When God Speaks-40 Days and Nights of His Promises as well as Transformed—Inspiring Stories of Freedom and has presently received her proof copy for Letters to God on a Prodigal Christine Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.com2