Blog tomorrow, I promise! In the meantime… check out the VOICES EZINE! And, thank you to all who entered the contest! the answer to “I ache for Grace” is… And our winner – Penny Lynn Moga! She’ll get a free copy of Sons of Thunder! See you tomorrow when we talk about: The elements of a great romance…our HERO! signing off (as a storm rolls into the north…brr!) Susie May
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Why Romance?
I love romance. My boys are convinced I am a hopeless romantic, from the way I make them learn to dance (yes, I’m a firm believer that every boy should know a few foxtrot and swing dance steps) to the advice I give them on dating. (What on earth has this world come to that kids don’t date anymore? They…hang out. Travesty). I admit, that a small part of me lives in that happy world where people break out into singing, make grand gestures for each other and say deep, profound things. (one of my favorite movie lines: “I ache for Gracie” – send me an email at susan@mybooktherapy if you know what that’s from, and I’ll enter you in a drawing […]
Read the RestA Marketing Perspective on Children’s Books
Every author, no matter what market you write for, must consider marketing. That’s why we’ll take some time to look at this perspective and what you need to know to prepare for this crucial part. Tommy Nelson is the children’s division of Thomas Nelson. They publish Bible Storybooks, Board Books, and fiction for kids and tweens, and YA non-fiction. They also have several branded lines of products including Hermie, Veggie Tales, Bibleman and Adventures in Odyssey. YA Fiction is handled by the Thomas Nelson Fiction team. Thomas Nelson has been around since 1798. Go ahead, pause and take that in for a minute. 1798, people. They seek to be a source of light and inspire the world. Pretty awesome goals. Check out their website to see the books they work […]
Read the RestAs promised, the “The Proposal” moment!
Last time I blogged I talked about finding my “anchors” for the story that allowed me to go deeper with the characters and the plot. As I worked through the middle part of the book, I came out of my office and said to my husband, “I need a “The Proposal” moment!” “Like??” he said. “You know when Margaret (Sandra Bullock) is trying to convince Drew (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her and they are standing out on the sidewalk?” “Yes…” “And she tells him, if you don’t marry me, I’ll be deported. They’ll give Bob my job and he’ll fire you. Which means you’re out on the streets starting all over again.” “Okay…” “I need that kind of detail. Why does Joy allow Spear to come and work with her […]
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