As a writer, much of your time is spent alone without any feedback. I love it when I hear from a reader–especially when they have enjoyed the read. Recently I received this feedback from my WW II book Hard Times in the Heartland: “My dear friend – I could hardly put the book down. I love the discussion questions – they made me ponder as to how I would answer them. “You are such a thoughtful writer. I know your mother…
Recently I traveled with three other ladies to Oklahoma City to the Oklahoma Writers Federation Conference. (OWFI.org.) Competition there is very fierce. I won second place for my How-to Article entitled, “How to Survive the Death of a Spouse” written from my experiences this past year. Does anyone have a suggestion where I might send this article? Anyone who is serious about writing would be wise to attend this conference held each year the first weekend in May. My…
Forty-three years ago today, I recorded in my journal, “Lord, what do you want me to do with these poems I’ve begun to write these past two years?” I had 373 poems typed, and in a box. The box was beginning to overflow. Jesus’ admonition about hiding your light under a bushel had been heavy on my mind for several days. Searching in the yellow pages under “publishers” brought me to the Nazarene Publishing House in Kansas City. I knew…