The Character Arc is the heart of every fiction story. How I Experienced my own Character Arc I write a lot of books. I format, edit and design book covers for each book; therefore, I do a lot of clicking with my mouse. I recently began working on an anthology with forty other writers. I had to copy and paste their words, format their work, add images to the pages, … [Read more...] about 6 Steps to Creating a Character Arc in your Story
Christian Writing
A Writer’s Weakness: Negative Thoughts
Don't judge a weakness that someone has," I always tell my kids. "Because that weakness is linked to a strength that you don't have." I am a writer, which means I am an introvert, I overthink and I struggle with negative thoughts. I know not all writers are introverts, especially now that a million books were self-published in 2017. Over 80% percent of people say they want to … [Read more...] about A Writer’s Weakness: Negative Thoughts
Author Interview: Writers & Authors on Fire
Author Interview of Alisa Hope Wagner by John Vonhof creator of Writers and Authors on Fire PODCAST 47 - ALISA HOPE WAGNER Author on Fire Q&A My Writing Obstacles My journey to become published was filled with closed doors and it took seven years from writing my first book to seeing it published. My Writing Motivation The main … [Read more...] about Author Interview: Writers & Authors on Fire
Interviews by Teresa Ann
Let's Talk with Teresa Ann Interviews of Identical Twins: Alisa and Christina You can purchase Alisa Hope Wagner's books about the twins' two reality TV show adventures: Following God into the Cage (Book Trailer) & Following God across the Page (Book Trailer) You can find Teresa Ann at … [Read more...] about Interviews by Teresa Ann
My Wartime Friend In Honor of July 4th
High School Friends I remember seeing Tiffany in the hallways of our high school. We quickly became friends during a creative writing class. Then we attended college together and have been close now for over 25 years. The phone call came after college. She told me that she was joining the Army. I was both shocked and excited for her. I grew up an Army brat, so I have great … [Read more...] about My Wartime Friend In Honor of July 4th
Book Review: The Story Peddler by Lindsay A. Franklin
Lindsay A. Franklin's debut novel, The Story Peddler, is the dream of all new writers -- imaginative, advocated, award-winning and well-received--all due to the fact that it is both written and edited with excellence and courage. Lindsay has "woven" together a gutsy gem of a story, which sets the stage for her complete fantasy work, The Weaver Trilogy. I've only heard legend … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Story Peddler by Lindsay A. Franklin
Fighting for Castles
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal" (Matthew 6.19-20 NIV). Fighting for Castles After studying Irish history and visiting Ireland for almost 2 weeks, … [Read more...] about Fighting for Castles
The King Incarnate
The King Incarnate I memorized the Celtic Prayer found in Calvin Miller's book, Celtic Devotions, for my trip to Ireland to celebrate my husband and my 20th anniversary. This prayer to me represents the awe and mystery of God, and His love for us found in the King Incarnate, the Son of God born into our earth as Immanuel, God with us, to reconcile us back into relationship … [Read more...] about The King Incarnate
