I’m blessed to have met many authors on this writing journey, all with different gifts, and I have to say that the most amazing brainstormer is hands-down, Michelle Lim. When brainstorming, her mind is going so fast and she’s spouting ideas so rapidly, I have trouble keeping up. She is impressive! If you want to learn how to brainstorm, I’d recommend …
Meet Luna from Dawn V. Cahill’s WHEN LYRIC MET LIMERICK! + Giveaway
And the Winner Is … Terrill Rosado! Congratulations, Terrill, and thank you for visiting with us! ***eBook Giveaway*** see contest rules below I had the pleasure of *meeting* Dawn Cahill when she took part in my blog tour for Hungry for Home. Dawn writes Hot Topic Fiction, so we’re kindred writing spirits. I’m very pleased to welcome Dawn and Luna …
Fall Harvest of Books Revisited
This past Saturday (October 17, 2015), I took part in a Christian author book sale organized by Stacy Monson and myself. The concept was birthed a little over a month ago when Stacy and I got together and asked, “How are we going to celebrate our book releases?” Her sophomore release, Dance of Grace (a fabulous book that you can …
Getting to Know Alexis A. Goring
Alexis A. Goring is an author and blogger at the fabulous God is Love blog where she talks faith, books, music, photography, and more. Back on September 22, Alexis graciously hosted me on her blog, asking some very in-depth questions, so I’m very glad to return the favor and introduce you to this encouraging author. Please welcome, Alexis A. Goring! Thank …
Getting to Know Ginny L. Yttrup + Giveaway
The Winner is: Veronica Arias! (winner chosen using Random.org) Book + Bookmark Giveaway! See contest rules below As you know, I enjoy stories that aren’t all *sugar ‘n spice*, authors who aren’t afraid to talk about life’s gritty and messy realities. Those types of novels have become difficult to find in Christian fiction, so I’m thrilled whenever a new book …
Thoughts on Christian Fiction
Author friend Nicole Petrino-Salter invited me to her blog, Into the Fire, to share my thoughts on Christian fiction. Please come on over and join in the conversation: https://hopeofglory.typepad.com/into_the_fire/2015/10/the-state-of-christian-fiction-by-brenda-s-anderson.html And Nicole also graced me with a very thoughtful review of Hungry for Home. You can read that here: https://hopeofglory.typepad.com/into_the_fire/2015/10/feeling-hungry-for-home.html Thank you, Nicole, for always being an amazing encourager! I’m …
HUNGRY FOR HOME Book Launch + Signing
For those of you who happen to be in the Twin Cities area this coming Saturday, October 17, I’d love to see you at the First Annual Fall Harvest of Books! I’ve joined up with eleven other area authors for an author meet ‘n greet and book sale. Of course, there will be refreshments, chocolate, beverages, chocolate, lots of giveaways, …
My Favorite Things with Emilie Hendryx!
So excited to have the vivacious and talented Emilie Hendryx visit today. She was gracious to welcome me back in September, and I was blessed to return the favor. Many know Emilie as the portrait photographer from ACFW Conferences, but Emilie is also an author, a blogger, a musician, and I’m certain her talents extend beyond that! So today we get to …
Novel Anticipation – October 2015
When I was organizing this post, I realized each of these authors had one thing in common: they’re all Minnesota authors, and they’re all friends, most are members of, or have been members of the Minnesota chapter of ACFW. I guess October’s a good month to release a book up here. THE HIVE by John W. Otte ON THE RUN …