Erin S asked: My question has to do with homeschooling. What curriculum does your family use and do your kids enjoy being homeschooled?
Ah, a non-writing question! I love those, too! And as an avid home schooler, I love to talk homeschooling and curriculum. When I started homeschooling, I used almost exclusively Sonlight – a reading based program,
Megan H asked: I`ve been thinking about becoming a writer when I finish school, and I was wondering how you got started.
I think a writer has to be two things from the get-go – a lover of stories, and someone who is committed to working hard. I was the kind of girl when I was young who would pedal her bike to the library and spend the entire day reading…I loved stories and getting lost inside another world.
This question came from Jenn S: I would love to know how you come up with different plots — I mean, how do you make it so that your stories don’t all sound like they’re cut & paste from the same “formula”?
Thanks for your question, Jenn! I think the important part in coming up with new stories is asking myself the question – would I care?
Hey! The ladies at Novel Journey and I chatted after the Christy Awards — and they put the video clip up on their cool blog! Stop by for a peek (Monday, July 16th post!). You’ll have to turn up the volume — but great job, ladies! Thank you for the interview!
From: Deena P
If you could sit down over coffee with any of your characters, who would it be and what would the two of you talk about??
Great question! I think I would chat with Lacey Montgomery. She was the ex-spy/mother on the run from Flee the Night (I also liked Nadia,
Wow! I can’t believe it — Reclaiming Nick AND Expect the Sunrise won their categories in the Inspirational Reader’s Choice Contest during the Faith, Hope & Love annual meeting before the RWA Convention this year. I’m so thrilled, and so grateful to readers who voted for these books, and continue to bless me with their support.
Do you think it is possible to write a book while you are holding down a fulltime job at the same time? And if you do, what are one or two major things you must tackle to be successful at it?
Great question! In today’s publishing world, I think most authors hold down a full time job while they are starting to write.
One of the most fun parts of being an author is previewing and endorsing books. I love encouraging other authors, and especially finding a gem of a book that lingers with me. When Tyndale asked me to read Maureen Lang’s new book, The Oak Leaves, I was intrigued by the dual plot lines. I love stories with both contemporary and historical plotlines,
This summer, for my book giveaway contest, I’ve opened the floor to my readers to “Ask an Author Anything!*” (That * is a “Keep it-G-rated” disclaimer!)
This question comes from Jane S:
How did you decide that writing was what you wanted to do? How did you finally start? Did you take courses or learn on your own?
1. I have conversations with people who don’t look at me strangely when I say things like, “I don’t like the way I killed my villain. I think I need to do it over.” 2. I get an opportunity to wear real clothing (and get out of my sweatpants).
3. I eat three meals/day.